Cultural and political capital is also constantly flowing between the two nations - since 2008 russia hosts an annual Brazilian film festival, and through the strategic partnership and technological alliance the two nations cooperate on research and development on areas such as aero spatial defense and the military.

in 2012 two way trade was approximately US$ 6 billion, with Brazil being one of russia's biggest partners for importing beef and pork - As two-way cooperation in this sector increased, a greater mutual understanding and trust was achieved lowering legal barriers and creating stronger bonds in commerce, which now thrives in strategic areas as well, such as oil and technology.