The U.S.–Russia Business Council (USRBC) is a Washington, D.C.–based trade association that represents the interests of 300 member companies with operations in the Russian market. The Council's mission is to expand the U.S.–Russian commercial relationship. Guided by member interests, the Council lobbies for an economic environment in which businesses can succeed in a challenging Russian market. It contributes to the stability and development of a free market in Russia and supports its integration into the global economy.