Side Letter: 4.1x reasons to visit Russia; Alpine’s 125% incline; Hedges on PE’s turf

One of Russia's only active private equity firms appears to be having no trouble on the fundraising trail, and there are 4.1x reasons why. Plus: US buyout firm Alpine Investors has more than doubled its firepower in Fund VIII and hedge funds are encroaching on PE's turf. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.