Any kick start to the sp will not come of its own accord, but instead only from an increased cashflow - Ching and other current projects. Once the latter is achieved on a constant, if not growing basis, then a number of options will be available to SEY. Given the inherent risks, investing in Russia with a ruling government such as Putin's, is very risky and unnecessary in SEY case. Giving foreigners even a majority stake in Russian companies does not mean that they will have the final say, as new laws can be invented overnight!