RDIF was founded in June 2011 under the leadership of both Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.

[7] In the recital of the sanction decision, Office of Foreign Assets Control labeled RDIF as a slush fund for Vladimir Putin and as emblematic of Russia's broader kleptocracy.

[19] The two financial institutions will invest in companies and projects promoting the development of foreign trade and increase of FDI between Italy and Russia.

[20] RDIF and Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) established a Russia-Japan Investment Fund (RJIF).

[25] The parties are focused on attractive investment opportunities within the Russian Federation; and have identified healthcare, construction, infrastructure and commercial real estate as priority sectors.

[26] RDIF and Chinese company Tus-Holdings agreed to establish a joint Russia-China Venture Fund (RCVF).