Commodity prices are helping to boost emerging markets, and Russia is one of the most promising performers. John Connor, portfolio manager of the Third Millennium Russia Fund, shares his insight.

Durex condom maker SSL International reported a 45% increase in first-half profit Tuesday, boosted by its newly acquired Russian business. CEO Garry Watts told CNBC Russia "will be the biggest single territory as soon as we've had it in for a full year. It will take over from the UK."

Russia is substantially undervalued compared to global emerging market peers, says Michael Hanson-Lawson, CEO of East Capital Asia. He makes his case to CNBC's Martin Soong, Karen Tso & Sri Jegarajah.

Wong Sui Jau, GM at fundsupermart.com, is bullish on China and Russia. He reveals his picks and pans in these emerging markets, in this installment of "Protect Your Wealth."

Telecoms and information technology are Russia's future, not energy and heavy industry, according to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. Professor Alan Riley from City University has analysis.

ABB joined a list of companies that are considering turning their backs on Russia Monday. CNBC spoke to Karine Hirn, the founder of East Capital, and asked whether there'll be any more companies withdrawing from Russia