“NORMAL LIFE” IN ST PETERSBURG BELIES RUSSIA’S HEAVY FIGHTING WITH UKRAINE
The captivating sense of calmness, the throngs of people milling about and the huge traffic volumes throughout St Petersburg belies the reality that Russia is in a state of war. St Petersburg is a sprawling cosmopolitan city. It is regarded as the mecca of Russia’s culture and heritage, an epicentre of values as well as […]
FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2022, GEOPOLITICAL FACTORS HAVE CEASED TO BE ONE OF THE KEY CHALLENGES FOR RUSSIAN BUSINESS
For the first time since 2022, geopolitical factors have ceased to be one of the key challenges for Russian business. The Roscongress Foundation, together with the consulting company Yakov & Partners, the all-Russian public organizations Delovaya Rossiya and the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, prepared a research report on the impact of geopolitical challenges […]
ANTON KOBYAKOV IS RUSSIA’S RISING FORCE WITH PENCHANT TO “SAIL UNDER THE RADAR”
Anton Kobyakov, remember the name! He is a soft-spoken, erudite and affable Russian politician who serves as an adviser to the Russian President, Vladimir Putin. He also serves at the highest echelons of Roscongress, a state-owned enterprise responsible for various strategic initiatives, including international events assemble and management as well. The unassuming Kobyakov holds a […]
RECAP OF ROSCONGRESS INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AREA AT SPIEF 2025
The Roscongress International Cooperation Area was first presented at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2025. It has become a unified communication space for dialogue between representatives of governmental and public structures, business and expert communities in Russia and other states, as well as international organizations and integration associations. Key Highlights and Statements Chairman […]
“THE DOMINANCE OF THE WEST IS OVER,” SAYS RUSSIA’S PRESIDENT PUTIN
Russian President Vladimir Putin sounded like a man on a mission to change the world. But any thoughts of Putin toying with the international world order needs a quick rethink because, in his own words, he is not. Instead, Putin told a packed St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) this week that he is merely […]
DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE’S PUBLIC LECTURE AT RUSSIA’S ST PETERSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY
“To begin, allow me to take this opportunity to convey warm greetings from President Cyril Ramaphosa and the people of South Africa to the entire academic community and the people of the Russian Federation. It is a great honour for me to address you at this prestigious institution, the St. Petersburg State University, a beacon […]
“SPIEF 2025” SHOWS RUSSIA IS AT THE CENTRE OF A RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD ORDER
This week, Russia is hosting some 20,000 participants from over 170 countries to the 28th edition of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). The theme of SPIEF 2025 is: “Shared Values: The Foundation of Growth in a Multipolar World.” Russia has held SPIEF annually since 1997. It is held under the auspices of the office […]
RUSSIA’S PRESIDENT PUTIN LET’S THE WAY FOR THE BIGGEST ECONOMIC CONFERENCE IN ST PETERSBURG
The 2025 St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) has attracted throngs of international participants who have put up stalls and exhibition points throughout the sprawling venue in Russia’s cultural capital. SPIEF 2025 kicked off on June 19 and runs until June 21. It is Russia’s flagship event that contributes massively to the country’s economic growth, […]
92 COUNTRIES ALREADY CONFIRMED FOR SPIEF 2025
A month and a half remain before the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is scheduled to begin and representatives of more than 92 countries have already confirmed their intention to participate, a 5% increase over the same period last year. “More than 92 countries have already confirmed their intention to attend SPIEF, attesting to […]