A socially oriented non-financial development institution and a major organizer of nationwide and international conventions; exhibitions; and business, public, youth, sporting, and cultural events.

The Roscongress Foundation is a socially oriented non-financial development institution and a major organizer of nationwide and international conventions; exhibitions; and business, public, youth, sporting, and cultural events. It was established in pursuance of a decision by the President of the Russian Federation.

The Foundation was established in 2007 with the aim of facilitating the development of Russia’s economic potential, promoting its national interests, and strengthening the country’s image. One of the roles of the Foundation is to comprehensively evaluate, analyse, and cover issues on the Russian and global economic agendas. It also offers administrative services, provides promotional support for business projects and attracting investment, helps foster social entrepreneurship and charitable initiatives.

Each year, the Foundation’s events draw participants from 209 countries and territories, with more than 15,000 media representatives working on-site at Roscongress’ various venues. The Foundation benefits from analytical and professional expertise provided by 5,000 people working in Russia and abroad.

The Foundation works alongside various UN departments and other international organizations, and is building multi-format cooperation with 212 economic partners, including industrialists’ and entrepreneurs’ unions, financial, trade, and business associations from 86 countries worldwide, and 293 Russian public organizations, federal and regional executive and legislative bodies of the Russian Federation.

The Roscongress Foundation has Telegram channels in Russian t.me/Roscongress, English – t.me/RoscongressDirect, Spanish – t.me/RoscongressEsp and Arabic t.me/RosCongressArabic. Official website and Information and Analytical System of the Roscongress Foundation:roscongress.org.

Roscongress Blog
2 September 2024
Russia’s morning begins here: the top 5 places in Primorye where you can greet a beautiful dawn
It is no secret that the Russian Far East is the first place in the country to welcome not only the New Year, but also every new day. So one might doubt that Japan is the Land of the Rising Sun: after all, in the capital of the Far East, the morning, according to GMT, arrives an hour earlier than in Tokyo. This means that while Primorye is in the early autumn season, EEF participants can start getting up early and see the most beautiful sunrises of their lives.
2 September 2024
Far East Street
Whales, levitating balloons, city masterplans, and artistic performances: in 2024, the ‘Far East Street’ exhibition will once again welcome guests as part of the Eastern Economic Forum. Here you can learn all about the economy, tourism, and culture of each of the 11 federal subjects that make up the Russian Far East, and, most importantly, you may enjoy the spirit and hospitality of this global region.
3 June 2024
Time to talk
SPIEF takes place during St. Petersburg’s white nights season, and marks the mid — point of the year. However, most key conventions, exhibitions, business forums and cultural events scheduled for 2024 still lie ahead. We have compiled them especially for you in the Roscongress Foundation calendar below.
8 September 2023
On the Wings of Hope. How Rare Species of Birds of Prey Are Preserved in Russia and in the World

On 10 September, as part of the EEF, the falcon day international forum will be held. This occasion will mark adoption of a framework declaration of intent for conservation of the gyrfalcon — a global programme dedicated to conservation of falcons. In this discourse, we delve into the objectives of this initiative and other project aimed at protection of falcons in Russia and abroad.

8 September 2023
Golden scallop: Ten Vladivostok seafood restaurants

In Tula you should eat gingerbread, in St. Petersburg — smelt, and in Vladivostok — seafood, naturally. Moreover, a lot of seafood is in season in September. We’ll give you the lowdown on where you can sample it.

Analytics
8 September 2023
Playing with the Sea: Vladivostok’s Top Five Places off the Beaten Track

The ‘Turn to the east’ announced earlier by the head of state, Vladimir Putin, is bearing fruit for the far east not only in socioeconomic terms, but also in tourism. Where as many travellers used to be put off by the long journey and jetlag, now they come here no matter what. At the height of the season, it’s almost impossible to find plane tickets without layovers. So what makes people come to the capital of the far east besides cable-stayed bridges, wild rocky beaches, crimson sunsets on the seashore, and affordable seafood? Let’s take a look.


13 June 2023
When the Night Comes Alive: A Local Approach to Enjoying the White Nights

The white nights season is the pride of St. Petersburg and an important symbol for the city. It is a theme that appears time and time again in both literature and film. The white nights are genuinely beguiling, and simply can not be missed. This is particularly true given that the St. Petersburg international economic forum is held at this time of year.