Based on materials from Kommersantъ.

Now the GOKHRAN of Russia is checking and registering the consignment of diamonds imported from Tanzania by a Russian cutting company. This is the eighth diamonds consignment imported this year to Russia not to mention diamonds bought from De Beers. Mainly diamonds are imported from Tanzania and Guinea.

The growth of diamonds import is a real sensation for Russia — it has always been diamonds exporter. Russian diamonds cutting companies state that they have to import diamonds, as they are not satisfied with ALROSA Company’s sales politics in the domestic market. Russian diamond monopolist has refused to comment on the situation..