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Russian bribes culture hits international business

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Russian authorities have pledged to tackle the growing issue of corruption in the country, as it starts to affect international investment.

Some foreign companies are facing prosecution under anti-corruption laws at home because of the extent of the problem, and many are considering pulling out of Russia.

Rupert Wingfield-Hayes reports from Moscow.

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