Outstanding quotes from SPIEF 2019: Forum participants on national projects

The InfraONE analytical review National Infrastructure Projects Pipeline, prepared exclusively for XXIII St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF’2019), analyzes federal and regional authorities’ plans of infrastructure facilities construction in the coming years, estimates the potential of projects’ launches and defines major obstacles for their implementation.

What makes the difference between a successful country and an unsuccessful one? One thing — ingrained faith in the effectiveness of reform. For a very long time, Russia had been a chronically sad country. But things are beginning to change, especially in the world of business. We talked to three entrepreneurs, who are working to build a ‘culture of optimism’ in Russia, each in their own way. Sometimes even without knowing it.

Tourism not only plays a vital role in the economic growth, but also significantly affects its image as a whole, influencing, among other things, the investment attractiveness. Today there are favorable conditions for the development of tourism in Russia. This is due to increased financial accessibility of travel, development of infrastructure and new directions for both traditional tourism and ecotourism. The attractiveness of many cities and territories is growing due to the preparation and holding of major international events: Sochi Olympics, Youth Festival, 2018 FIFA World Cup.

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