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The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is starting in two weeks, but it is already known that representatives of 115 countries are going to take participants in its program events. The organizing committee called this proof of the demand and popularity of the large-scale forum, TASS reports.
This year, SPIEF is celebrating its 25th anniversary; over the years of its existence, it has become an effective platform for discussing topical issues and challenges the modern world faces. In addition, the forum creates an atmosphere favorable for establishing cooperative ties in a rapidly changing international environment.
Almost 3,000 businesspeople and entrepreneurs will come to St. Petersburg. Of these, more than 1,000 are company executives.
As part of the Petersburg Seasons, the Russian Museum will open a number of exhibitions dedicated to the anniversaries of Peter the Great and the artist Mikhail Vrubel, as well as other topics. A film screening, a gala evening and other events will be timed to coincide with the 350th anniversary of the emperor. The headquarters of the Russian Geographical Society will host an exposition on the development of the Arctic.
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