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.

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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.

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Roman Kopin

Roman Kopin

Governor of Chukotka Autonomous Okrug
Biography
Roman Kopin was born on March 5, 1974.

In 1996 he had finished Volgo-Vyatskaya Academy of government service having graduated of department of the State and municipal administration.

Since 2001 till now Roman Kopin lives and works in Chukotka.

In 2001 he was Governor’s adviser on economical issues.

In December 2001 he was the head of municipal administration of Chaunskiy district, and in 2003 he was the head of Bilibino municipal district.

In April 2008 he was appointed as the Vice-Governor of Chukotka Autonomous Region and at the same time he was the chief of Department of industrial and farming policy.

13 of July 2008 during the close vote of deputies of regional Duma Roman Kopin was appointed as the Governor of Chukotka Autonomous Region.

On September 8, 2013 he was elected the Governor of Chukotka Autonomous Area. On September 24 Roman Kopin took the oath and officially entered a position.

He was awarded by "Medal of honor" the decree of the President of Russian Federation

He is married and has two children, a son and a daughter.
Quotes
07.09.2022
EEF 2022
The Far East and the Arctic: A Territory of New Energy
Energy development is a key component of socio-economic development for the Chukotka Autonomous Area. Currently, the share of energy in the GRP of the region is about 13%, which amounts to RUB 11.5 billion, and is comparable to such regions as the Magadan Region, Kamchatka and Khabarovsk Territories. Increasing the pace of energy in the region became possible thanks to cooperation with Rosatom. The project Akademik Lomonosov, the floating nuclear power plant in Pevek, gave the green light for the implementation of investment projects in the region
05.09.2019
EEF 2019
Increasing the Investment Appeal of the Far East
The peculiarity of Chukotka is such that it does not imply a dynamic population growth of the region. It partly results in human resource imbalance. At the same time, we have major investment projects in the region. <...> Over the past few years more than 3,000 jobs emerged. With all the companies in the region, there is a basic agreement that all Chukotka people, including the indigenous peoples, shall be employed
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