She is credited with bringing major investors into St. Petersburg and transforming the city into an international hub . The list of Russians below includes some of Vladimir Putin 's closest associates . Highest - ranking politicians and influential businessmen are among those excluded . Informal aides and long - term allies to Putin are barred from traveling to EU and the U.S .
The list of Russians below includes some of Vladimir Putin 's closest associates . Highest - ranking politicians and influential businessmen are among those excluded . Informal aides and long - term allies to Putin are barred from traveling to EU and the U.S .