Low commodity prices and the uncertain macro environment have created headwinds for the Russian economy, prompting government and the business community to debate how to get Russian growth back on track. What are the main options being considered and what are the potential risks and upsides to the proposed policy prescriptions? How should Russia manage its monetary policy operations, and what steps should be taken to stimulate growth? What is the prognosis for Russia’s economic performance over the short and medium term and what role might technological innovations play in the recovery?
Moderator:
Alexey Bobrovsky ,
Head of the Economic Programme, Russia 24 TV Channel
Panellists
Kirill Androsov ,
Managing Director, Altera Investment Fund; Chairman of the Board of Directors, Aeroflot
Sergei Glazyev ,
Adviser to the President of the Russian Federation
Andrei Klepach ,
Deputy Chairman (Chief Economist), Member of the Board, Bank for Development and Foreign Economic Affairs (Vnesheconombank)
Shiv Vikram Khemka ,
Vice Chairman, SUN Group
Vladislav Soloviev ,
Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Management Board, Member of the Board, RUSAL
Boris Titov ,
Presidential Commissioner of the Russian Federation for the Protection of Entrepreneurs’ Rights
Victor Tolokonsky ,
Governor of Krasnoyarsk Territory
Frederick William Engdahl ,
President, Founder, Engdahl Strategic Risk Consulting