Zuckerberg scouts for Russian talent as Facebook trails VKontakte
Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s internet-savvy prime minister, will have plenty to talk about when he meets Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder and chief executive of Facebook, in Moscow next week. The visit by the US internet entrepreneur will be an opportunity to flag Russia’s high tech innovation drive and its ability to hold its own against foreign internet companies. Zuckerberg, all too aware that Facebook has failed to conquer Russia’s vibrant social networking scene, will devote time in Moscow to scouting for talent and ideas.
26 Sep 2012 ... Zuckerberg, all too aware that Facebook has failed to conquer Russia's vibrant social networking scene, will devote time in Moscow to scouting ...