Roscongress Foundation publishes official SPIEF 2019 magazine
Theofficial magazine of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2019 has been released. The publication by the Roscongress Foundation covers a range of topics which will be discussed at the main business event of the year on 6–8 June.
The content of the magazine centres heavily around the main theme of the Forum: Creating a Sustainable Development Agenda. It covers the creation of transport corridors to support international trade, cyber security in an era of digitalization, strategies for entering global markets, and new technology, together with ways it will shape the jobs of the future.
“We view SPIEF Magazine as a way of starting a discussion – one which will evolve substantially over the course of the Forum. In time, we expect this dialogue to translate into new partnerships in the international business community, as well as specific agreements and projects,” said Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation Anton Kobyakov.
The design of the magazine is influenced by Palekh folk painting, reflecting the rich cultural and historical heritage that Russia has shared with the world.
An extraordinary artist from the village of Palekh explains what it means to combine tradition with modernity. Elsewhere, the highlight of the magazine’s entertainment section is an eye-catching interview with Sergey Shnurov, frontman of pop group Leningrad, as he prepares to perform for guests at the official reception hosted by the SPIEF Organizing Committee.
St. Petersburg naturally features prominently as the city hosting the Forum. The magazine explores some of the city’s most popular tourist routes and unusual restaurants, and there is also an article about an ambitious plan to turn Kronstadt into the largest museum island in the world.
As with other Roscongress Foundation publications, issues related to social policy come under the spotlight. A host of renowned experts and practitioners explore how the Russian and international business sectors regard social responsibility, why corporate volunteering is crucial, and whether regional cities can realistically be transformed into cultural and festival centres. Readers will also be able to find out about upcoming initiatives by the Innosocium Foundation for the Promotion of Social Development, which was established in 2019 as part of the Roscongress Foundation.
The magazine is published in both Russian and English. Copies will be available at the Forum venue, on Aeroflot flights, and a number of trains running from Moscow to St. Petersburg. An electronic version of the magazine is available on the official SPIEF website and the ROSCONGRESS.ORG Information and Analytical System.
