http://globalbydesign.disqus.com/enTue, 21 Jun 2005 23:46:07 -0000http://www.globalbydesign.com/blog/2005/06/15/starbucks-in-russia/#comment-1583669In response to your notation about the first Starbucks in Russia as of June 2005:<br><br>As of October 1, 1999 Starbucks had 9 stores in China, per its 1998-1999 Annual Report; as of June 2005, according to the Seattle Intelligence Post Reporter, there are more than 300 Starbucks in China. <br><br>Russia will most likely embrace the Starbucks concept, just as China has.Jason EatonTue, 21 Jun 2005 23:46:07 -0000http://www.globalbydesign.com/blog/2005/06/15/starbucks-in-russia/#comment-1583668Starbucks actually has a presence in quite a few more countries than those which have national pages; over 30 countries as of the beginning of 2005, according to Wikipedia.MargaretWed, 15 Jun 2005 15:58:29 -0000