A socially oriented non-financial development institution and a major organizer of international conventions, congress, exhibitions, business, social and sporting, public, and cultural events.
The Roscongress Foundation – a socially oriented non-financial development institution and a major organizer of international conventions, congress, exhibitions, business, social and sporting, public, and cultural events.
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, and helps foster social entrepreneurship and charitable initiatives.
Each year, the Foundation’s events draw participants from 208 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 5000 people working in Russia and abroad. In addition, it works in close cooperation with 130 economic partners; industrialists’ and entrepreneurs’ unions; and financial, trade, and business associations from 70 countries worldwide.
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Analytics
Experts
Anna Kuznetsova
Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights
Igor Komarov
Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Volga Federal District
Sergei Menyailo
Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Siberian Federal District
Mikhail Mishustin
Prime Minister of the Russian Federation
Yury Borisov
Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation
Evgeniy Ditrikh
Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation
Alexander Novak
Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation
Anton Siluanov
Minister of Finance of the Russian Federation
Vladimir Yakushev
Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities of the Russian Federation
Alexey Likhachev
Chief Executive Officer, State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM
Mikhail Zadornov
Chairman of the Management board of Otkritie FC Bank
Yury Sentyurin
Secretary General, Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF)
Roscongress Blog
28 September 2020
Launched on 18 March 2020 under the name «In this together», the helpline aims to support and coordinate assistance for people over the age of 60 who are self-isolating due to the spread of COVID-19. It is a joint initiative by the All-Russia People’s Front, the Roscongress Foundation, the Association of Volunteer Centres, the nationwide Medical Volunteers movement, Volunteers for the Constitution, and Rostelecom.
30 July 2020
If you are planning to organize a large-scale event or campaign, consider establishing a hotline to more effectively communicate with your clients. A hotline is a single phone number that connects the caller to an information or reference service capable of handling a large volume of calls. This communication method is indispensable when a project’s image depends directly on how quickly and completely a user’s questions are answered.
25 June 2020
In the latest instalment of the #TimeToThinkOutsideTheBox series on the new RC Sport YouTube channel, leading trainer at the Centre for Positive Psychology Maria Razbash discusses:
— the tasks that can be solved with the help of the subconscious;
— the freewriting technique and how best to use it;
— the problems that can be solved with the help of freewriting and what needs to be done to take advantage of this;
— making use of newly acquired information.
11 June 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is a serious stress test for healthcare systems. At the same time, it has led to the mobilization of hidden resources and is stimulating the creation of new drugs and solutions. What projects are under development in Russia right now? Read more in this series of posts from the Roscongress Foundation and Skolkovo Foundation.
Analytics
Research
23.10.2020
After the Initial Oil Rebound: What Next for Market Fundamentals and Prices?
The Oxford Institute For Energy Studies has prepared a forecast study on the development of the oil industry and the impact of a number of factors, in particular, the COVID-19 pandemic on the oil market and oil prices.
Research
16.10.2020
Artificial Intelligence in Education: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Development
This paper, prepared by UNESCO, gathers examples of the introduction of AI in education worldwide, particularly in developing countries, analyses how AI can be used to improve learning outcomes, addresses the challenges and policy implications of introducing AI in education.
Research
16.10.2020
FJORD TRENDS 2020
Accenture experts present a look at what’s ahead for the future of business, technology and design from Fjord, design and innovation from Accenture Interactive.
Research
16.10.2020
Russian automotive market. 2019 results and outlook
PwC experts provide in their key data characterizing the current state of the Russian automotive industry, as well as provide forecasts for its development. As one of the key trends, the process of digitalization of sales of passenger cars and related circumstances is considered in detail.
9 June 2020
Joint project by the Roscongress Foundation and the KALASHNIKOV magazine is dedicated to the history of Red Army’s rearmament, its growing force and the glory of Russian weapons.
The Weapons of Victory series will cover firearms that accompanied the Soviet Army through the Great Patriotic War all the way to raising the Victory Banner over Reichstag in Berlin.
Interesting on the portal
Research
Coronavirus and FMCG trends in Russia: new reality and new opportunities
The publication by Nielsen describes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on FMCG, provides relevant data on market trends and sales of main product categories, and outlines consumer behavior shifts across countries depending on the phase of the crisis.
Article
Innovative ICU Physician Care Models: Covid-19 Pandemic at NewYork-Presbyterian
How NewYork-Presbyterian, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Weill Cornell Medicine developed novel ICU care team models and redeployed physicians to staff an incremental 550 ICU beds within a 3-week period.
Expert opinion
We have talked about solar and wind energy, but these are the technologies of the last century
Vice Chairman of IHS Markit Daniel Yergin is one of the most authoritative voices in the energy sector and a regular participant at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum and other events hosted by the Roscongress Foundation. Excerpts from his appearances from 2016–2019 are provided below.
Analytical digest
Referendum on Paris 2024, chess in space, wage caps in football and how many Russians are placing bets at bookmakers
You can now access the Roscongress news digest for 24–27 May entitled ‘World sport in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic’.
The Roscongress Foundation – a socially oriented non-financial development institution and a major organizer of international conventions, congress, exhibitions, business, social and sporting, public, and cultural events.
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, and helps foster social entrepreneurship and charitable initiatives.
Each year, the Foundation’s events draw participants from 208 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 5000 people working in Russia and abroad. In addition, it works in close cooperation with 130 economic partners; industrialists’ and entrepreneurs’ unions; and financial, trade, and business associations from 70 countries worldwide.