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.

Wine Without Borders. How is Wine Consumption and the Russian Wine Market Changing?

Passage in zone G, VinoGrad
In recent years, the Russian wine market has undergone significant structural transformations, impervious to both COVID-19 quarantines and geopolitical pressures and sanctions. A discerning class of wine enthusiasts has emerged in the country, displaying vibrant interest not only in foreign wines but also in exploring the realm of Russian winemaking.
The discussions surrounding online sales and the prospects of exporting wines have been particularly active. Russian products have secured commendable positions on restaurant wine lists and within the portfolios of retail chains.
What is the current structure of the Russian wine market and how does it shape up? What is the proportion of domestic winemaking within this market? How are Russian wines faring in the retail and restaurant sectors? What are the crucial wine consumption trends that the burgeoning domestic wine industry should not overlook? In which areas can Russian wines find promising avenues for development? The objective of this session is to provide an overview of the domestic wine market.
Date
Forum
SPIEF
Started at
11:30—12:30
Conference hall
Passage in zone G, VinoGrad
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