From initial market assessment through to operational management, ARPI Consulting provides end-to-end support for companies expanding into Armenia, Kazakhstan, Russia, and beyond.
At ARPI Consulting, we specialise in enabling international businesses to successfully enter, establish, and scale across CIS markets — combining deep regional expertise with strong local networks and multilingual execution capability.
Decades of hands-on experience navigating the regulatory, political, and commercial landscape across CIS countries.
Direct relationships with government authorities, distributors, and business leaders across key markets.
English, Russian, Armenian and other CIS languages — bridging communication at every level of your operations.
With over 15 years of experience in CIS business development, Vram founded ARPI Consulting to bridge the gap between international ambition and regional reality.
Having built and managed representative offices across Armenia, Kazakhstan, and Russia, he brings firsthand knowledge of the regulatory environments, cultural dynamics, and business networks that determine success in these markets.
Based in Yerevan, Armenia, ARPI Consulting serves clients across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East seeking a trusted partner on the ground.
End-to-end solutions across every stage of your CIS market journey.
Legal and compliant market entry across CIS countries — representative office registration, regulatory approvals, and full documentation management.
Ongoing management of your CIS presence — local administration, HR coordination, compliance reporting, and day-to-day on-ground support.
Rigorous market research, feasibility analysis, partner identification, distributor network setup, and go-to-market strategy execution.
Localised positioning, B2B and B2G introductions, sales channel development, and demand generation tailored to CIS market dynamics.
High-level meeting scheduling, trade visit organisation, stakeholder introductions, and full end-to-end delegation coordination.
Business document translation, live interpretation, and culturally nuanced communication support across English, Russian, Armenian and CIS languages.
The CIS region offers substantial growth potential across multiple sectors — yet remains operationally complex for international entrants without deep local expertise and established relationships.
Deep understanding of CIS business ecosystems, regulatory frameworks, and government procurement processes
Strong local partnerships and established relationships with government bodies across multiple markets
End-to-end execution from initial market assessment through to operational management and scaling
Cost-efficient entry — structured to reduce risk and accelerate your path to first revenues
Multilingual team with cross-cultural expertise across the full breadth of the CIS region
Oil, gas, renewables and resource extraction across Central Asia
Civil construction, transport, and public works programmes
FMCG, retail, and distribution across rapidly growing urban markets
Manufacturing inputs, machinery, and B2B supply chain partnerships
Strategy without execution is just theory. Every engagement is designed to deliver measurable progress on the ground.
Deep-dive into your objectives, constraints, and target outcomes for the CIS region
Market analysis, regulatory mapping, and selecting the optimal market entry approach
Legal setup, partner introductions, regulatory approvals, and office establishment
Ongoing operational management, compliance monitoring, and continued business development
Whether you are at the early exploration stage or ready to move on a specific market, our team is available to discuss your objectives and how ARPI Consulting can support your expansion into CIS markets.