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 is a socially oriented non-financial development institution and a major organizer of international conventions; exhibitions; and business, public, 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, 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 133 economic partners; industrialists’ and entrepreneurs’ unions; and financial, trade, and business associations from 70 countries worldwide.
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Vladimir Medinsky
Aide to the President of the Russian Federation
Maxim Oreshkin
Aide to the President of the Russian Federation
Sergei Menyailo
Acting Head of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania
Igor Shchegolev
Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Central Federal District
Mikhail Mishustin
Prime Minister of the Russian Federation
Alexey Overchuk
Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation
Jack Young Ma
Founder, Alibaba Group
Kirill Dmitriev
Chief Executive Officer, Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF)
Kirill Varlamov
Head, Internet Initiatives Development Fund (IIDF)
Benedict Okey Oramah
President, Chairman of the Board of Directors, African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank)
Rainer Seele
Chairman of the Executive Board, Chief Executive Officer, OMV AG; President, Russian-German Chamber of Foreign Trade
Vladimir Norov
Secretary General, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Roscongress Blog
19 March 2021
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.
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.
Analytics
Article
06.04.2021
The Role of Infrastructure in Ensuring Sustainable Socio-economic Development and Competitiveness: Current Issues in Russia and Abroad
The study analyzes the impact of infrastructure on competitiveness and sustainable development. Problematic issues of infrastructure development in the world are identified, and the current situation with infrastructure gap is portrayed. Considering high importance of private investment for the development of infrastructure complex, development of public-private partnerships in Russia was analyzed, necessary conditions for better utilization of its potential were identified.
Research
26.03.2021
World Energy Trilemma Index 2020
Since 2010, the World Energy Trilemma Index has provided an independent and objective rating of a country’s energy policy and performance using verified global and country-specific data to assess management of three core dimensions: Energy Security, Energy Equity and Environmental Sustainability.
Research
18.03.2021
World Energy Issues Monitor 2021: Humanising Energy
The World Energy Council has published its annual World Energy Issues Monitor. Now in its 12th year, the report provides a forward-looking assessment of the global energy agenda based on the views of more than 2,500 energy leaders from 108 countries.
Research
01.03.2021
Resetting the Future of Work Agenda: Disruption and Renewal in a Post-COVID World
In a joint report of the World Economic Forum and Mercer the response of the global industry community to the COVID-19 pandemic is analyzed and recommendations to leaders on transforming the organization of work and workforce are given.
4 June 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is a grave challenge to the entire planet. Millions of people and companies in practically all sectors of the economy feel its impact. The Roscongress Foundation and the Skolkovo Foundation present a series of publications on Russian technological projects that are already helping to overcome the crisis. First and foremost, these include solutions for telehealth, disinfectants, and cutting-edge medical products and supplies.
Interesting on the portal
Research
State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2020
This report covers the latest developments and trends in carbon pricing initiatives around the world. It provides detailed updates to carbon pricing initiatives (either in operation or those coming online), and flags broader issues in the design of—and debate over— these instruments.
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The Roscongress Foundation is a socially oriented non-financial development institution and a major organizer of international conventions; exhibitions; and business, public, 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, 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 133 economic partners; industrialists’ and entrepreneurs’ unions; and financial, trade, and business associations from 70 countries worldwide.