Andrei Panibratov

@inproceedings{panibratov_4156,

title = {Internationalization of digital platform firms: the ecosystem-specific advantage perspective},

author = {Andrei Panibratov and Liana Rysakova},

url = {https://eiba2025.eiba.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Conference-Analytical-Agenda-10-12-25.pdf},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-12-01},

address = {Athens, Greece},

organization = {European International Business Academy},

abstract = {This paper examines the effect of the Tech Cold War on the internationalization of Chinese digital platform firms (DPF). Drawing on digital ecosystem network and internationalization theories and exploiting the evidence of the US-China technology rivalry, we suggest a spiral model for the internationalization patterns of DPF, supported by a set of propositions. The paper adds to the DPF in several ways, both theoretically and practically. First, the research provides a new contextual understanding of DPF solutions to the sanction-related challenges that creates disruption on the market pushing firms to rethink their internationalization strategies. Second, the study proposes how DPF exploit their networks and ecosystem-specific advantages to enter, integrate and coordinate global and local resources to achieve competitive advantage in new foreign markets. Third, the research has potential implications for DPF managers and entrepreneurs, emphasizing the benefits of building a platform and their own ecosystem, and proposing internationalization patterns to catch up under the disruptive environment.},

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@inproceedings{panibratov_4190,

title = {Awkward Positioning of International Student: Concept Clarification for Developing International Student Talent},

author = {Andrei Panibratov and Yunxin Luo},

url = {https://eiba2025.eiba.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Conference-Analytical-Agenda-10-12-25.pdf},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-12-01},

address = {Athens, Greece},

note = {11-13 december 2025},

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@inproceedings{panibratov_4191,

title = {Internationalization of Chinese digital platform firms: The ecosystem- specific advantage perspective},

author = {Andrei Panibratov and Liana Rysakova},

url = {https://eiba2025.eiba.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Conference-Analytical-Agenda-10-12-25.pdf},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-12-01},

address = {Athens, Greece},

note = {11-14 decembre 2025},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {inproceedings}

}

@inproceedings{klishevich_4154,

title = {Bulls and Bears: Inscribing SOEs roles into the global climate agenda},

author = {Daria Klishevich and Olga Garanina and Andrei Panibratov},

url = {https://www.aib.world/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/AIB-2023-Conference-Proceedings.pdf},

issn = {2078-0435},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-07-01},

pages = {156},

publisher = {2023 Academy of International Business},

address = {Warsaw, Poland},

edition = {Kazuhiro Asakawa, Tunga Kiyak},

organization = {2023 Academy of International Business},

abstract = {This study explores when and under what conditions state-owned enterprises (SOEs) become important players for orchestrating the global climate action, and what are their roles as domestic or international (de)carbonizers.

We intend to advance the understanding of SOEs' role in tackling the global climate challenge. In this study we elaborate SOE's climate action matrix and offer three propositions that are grounded in the fact that environmental strategies of SOEs are driven by the interests of the state as owners and by the scope of SOEs' internationalization. We propose that first, the level of home country's climate policy ambition explains SOEs stance on climate action. Second, the scope of internationalization explains SOEs stance on climate action. Third, SOEs' progressive/increasing engagement in climate action upgrades the country's climate attitude. In this study the climate argument is incorporated into IB research on SOEs' internationalization which is a novel approach that helps advance knowledge on the complex issue of companies' climate action. We argue for a dynamic and reciprocal relationship between home/host countries' and SOEs' climate engagement.},

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@inproceedings{ermolaeva_4155,

title = {Strategies of Chinese SMEs in Russia Under Sanctions},

author = {Liubov Ermolaeva and Shenglong Chen and Andrei Panibratov},

url = {https://www.aib.world/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/AIB-2023-Conference-Proceedings.pdf},

issn = {2078-0435},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-07-01},

pages = {189},

publisher = {2023 Academy of International Business},

address = {Warsaw, Poland},

edition = {Kazuhiro Asakawa, Tunga Kiyak,},

organization = {AIB 2023},

abstract = {This study aims to explore the complex Russian market environment and reveal how Chinese small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could leverage the outcomes of geopolitical crisis and strategize survival and

growth in the sanctioned Russian market. Implementing the contingency perspective, strategic fit approach, and strategy creation view, we conduct an abductive qualitative analysis based on extent knowledge and 31 in-

depth interviews with Russian-based Chinese managers and entrepreneurs. Based on managerial and entrepreneurial cognition, we construct a four-stage model ascertaining the latent fitting process of Chinese SMEs, revealing four essential capabilities, and presenting tailored insights according to Russian contextual particularities. Moreover, we find that Chinese culture and business ethics predominantly shape SMEs'

aspirations and actions in Russia. This research contributes to the literature on international management and strategy through clarifying the phenomenon and updating prior knowledge. It simultaneously provides

implications for SMEs pursuing survival and expansion under adverse market conditions.},

note = {July 5 - 9 2023},

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@inproceedings{latukha_4184,

title = {Human capital divestment in Russia's high-tech industries: The case of brain drain under the economic embargo},

author = {Marina Latukha and Desislava Dikova and Nikita Kuleshov and Andrei Panibratov},

url = {https://www.bi.no/contentassets/59deeaa048004a87a348faa8b260e2ad/proceedings-eiba-2022.pdf},

issn = {978-82-8247-289-0},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-12-01},

pages = {22},

address = {Oslo, Norway},

edition = {EIBA 2022},

abstract = {We employ human capital theory to investigate how human capital outflow under the economic embargo shapes sanctions' effects on

firms. We introduce the term ?human capital divestment? to discuss how talent relocation creates negative long-term consequences

for organizations in the sanctioned country. Using examples of human capital outflows in Russia in 2022, we show that massive human

capital divestment boosts negative sanctions effect in the long-term comparing to previous research findings indicating that sanction

effects decrease due to adaptation strategies of companies. We state that the destruction of processes and ties due to economic

restrictions leads to a violation of the built-up structure of interactions in high-tech industries and stimulates financial imbalance pushing

companies to redirect their investment from strategic development to acquisition of lost human capital at the highest cost that

undermines the government's ability to deal with the effects of restrictions to support economic and innovative development in the

long-term.},

note = {December 8-10, 2022},

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@inproceedings{rysakova_4152,

title = {The effect of Chinese diaspora for FDI location choice: The information cost perspective},

author = {Liana Rysakova and Andrei Panibratov},

url = {https://www.uia.no/om-uia/fakultet/handelshoyskolen/samarbeid/div/proceedings-eiba-2022.pdf},

issn = {978-82-8247-289-0},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-12-01},

pages = {90},

publisher = {EIBA 2022 Conference Proceedings},

address = {Oslo, Norway},

edition = {EIBA 2022 Conference Proceedings},

organization = {Eoropean International Business Academy},

abstract = {This paper sheds the light on the role of national diasporas for firms' FDI location decisions. Applying the context of Chinese diaspora

and China, we aim at answering the question whether and to which extent national diasporas influence host and home firms' decisions

about FDI location choice. This also serves as a foundation for the generalizability of our results to any other situation, where diaspora'

homeland is an emerging market. Based on the analysis of the FDI location decisions, the information cost perspective and diaspora

literature, we develop a conceptual outline that is supported by propositions. This research provides a holistic insight on the role of

diasporas by simultaneously investigating and comparing the effect of foreign diasporas for both their home and host country firms'

location choice decisions. We contribute in the FDI location literature and the information cost concept, proposing that Chinese

diaspora abroad reduce the home and host firms' costs of information and serve as a necessary source for those companies' decision making investing in a new foreign market by promoting investments outside SEZs or other FDIs facilitation entities.},

note = {December 8-10, 2022},

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@inproceedings{castello_esquerdo_4192,

title = {Technology investments from China into other emerging economies: a push and pull perspective on the Eurasia region},

author = {Alvar Castello Esquerdo and Andrei Panibratov},

url = {https://www.uia.no/om-uia/fakultet/handelshoyskolen/samarbeid/div/proceedings-eiba-2022.pdf},

issn = {978-82-8247-289-0},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-12-01},

pages = {54},

publisher = {EIBA 2022 Conference Proceedings},

address = {Oslo, Norway},

edition = {EIBA 2022 Conference Proceedings},

organization = {EIBA 2022 Conference Proceedings},

abstract = {This research aims to identify country-level factors of Chinese OFDI into Latin American and Eurasian regions. Several objectives

were formulated: to study Chinese outward technology FDI, to identify the role of macroeconomic environment and institutional

distance in their FDI location choice and to reveal the key country-level effects of Chinese OFDI into both regions. The results indicate

that the host country's economic development measured by GDP per capita along with Free Trade Agreements positively influences

Chinese investments into Latin America, while the host country's natural resources play a significant role in attracting Chinese OFDI

into the Eurasian region. However, the institutional and political environment, measured by and institutional and cultural distance

China-host country and host country political risk, seems not to influence Chinese investment into both regions. Our findings suggest

that Chinese OFDI toward both region is strongly driven by state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and thanks to the support provided by

the Chinese government might are less affected by the host country's political and institutional environment. This supporting role of

the Chinese government may well explain the unconventional behavior of Chinese MNEs' foreign investments location choice into

both regions.},

note = {December 8-10, 2022},

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@inproceedings{klishevich_4153,

title = {SOEs in sustainable transitions: a variety of ESG strategies},

author = {Daria Klishevich and Olga Garanina and Andrei Panibratov and Liubov Ermolaeva},

url = {https://www.uia.no/om-uia/fakultet/handelshoyskolen/samarbeid/div/proceedings-eiba-2022.pdf},

issn = {978-82-8247-289-0},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

pages = {124},

publisher = {European International Business Academy},

address = {Oslo, Norway},

edition = {EIBA 2022 Conference Proceedings},

organization = {European Intertnational Business Academy},

abstract = {It is claimed that state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have advantages over private enterprises when it comes to furthering social

commitments, creating infrastructure and providing stability in times of crises. Most importantly, SOEs contribute to societal value

creation and development of human capital, innovation, and welfare (PwC, 2015). SOEs' commitment to sustainable development is

crucial, since they are often of large size and operate in industries that are of high importance. State firms do demonstrate a higher

commitment to sustainable development than private companies, but this largely depends on the location and industry (OECD, 2020).

Despite the societal importance of SOEs, there is a scarcity of studies that address the question of SOEs environmental, social and

governance commitments, therefore, we aim to contribute here. We intend to theoretically examine ESG strategies of SOEs to respond

to the research question: ?How does ESG-agenda serve SOEs' purpose??. Our research considers the ESG dimension of SOEs'

strategies through the prism of major theoretical approaches used in SOEs studies (Cuervo-Cazurra et al., 2014): agency theory,

resource-based view, neo-institutional theory, legitimacy theory, stakeholder theory, and political economy perspective. Our intention

is to frame the diversity of SOEs' roles and choices into the relevant theoretical perspectives.},

note = {December 8-10, 2022},

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