Until recently, every entrepreneur decided for themselves whether or not to be socially responsible. Yet the situation has changed dramatically over the past couple of years, with Russian businesses expected to be actively involved in the country’s social and public agenda. And businesses are ready to meet these expectations.

Russia has developed an entire system of significant international conventions and exhibitions attended by influential politicians, business people and opinion leaders from more than 190 countries. Forums are a great opportunity to get acquainted and establish business contacts, a good chance for young executives to prove themselves at their best. In turn, the regions that host the events get a boost to their economic development.