Mr Yushin will be visiting Australia in November for MLA’s Meat Profit Day in Orange where he will provide producers with an insider's view of the emerging Russian meat market.

Russia has emerged as Australia's fourth largest beef export market this year, taking 61,405 tonnes during the calendar year to August, of which 7567t was exported in August.

In comparison, Australia had sent only 942t to Russia in the year to August last year.

During his visit Mr Yushin will explain how beef consumption in Russia is growing as the economy in that country continues to improve and disposable incomes increase.

"During the last five years, according to the official statistics, the average Russian's income has grown from $125 to more than $500 per month. During this time meat consumption has been strong and growing," Mr Yushin said.

"The outlook looks bright, with the Russian Ministry of Economy forecasting that by 2020 disposable incomes will grow by 1.8–2.4 times and wages will grow by 1.9–2.9 times."

Meanwhile, the Russian cattle herd has fallen by over 35 million head since 1990 to now sit at just over 21 million head.

Meat & Livestock Australia’s European Regional Manager, David Jones said the future should remain positive for Australian beef exports to Russia.

"Russia is a net importer of meat because local production cannot keep up with demand and this is why Russia will continue to be a key market - and a growing market - for countries that export beef," Mr Jones said.

"Although the majority of our beef exports are destined for the competitive manufacturing sector, at the higher end of the market, such as five star hotels and fine dining restaurants, Australian beef is the dominant player.

"This demand has seen high quality chilled beef exports double to nearly 1000 tonnes in the past 12 months."