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Schugorev Dmitry. 36 y.o. Born in Moscow in 1978. At present time - a news anchor at Russia-24 news channel. Began his carreer as a broadcast journalist at ORT Channel in 2000. Has been working as a TV journalist totally for 14 years: ORT/First Channel, RT, Russia-24. In 2007-2009 was a host anchor at Vesti FM radio station. Filmed several documentaries, analytical TV programmes, made dozens of interviews with top politicians, public, financial and cultural newsmakers. Took active part in producing and airing the annual TV show with Vladimir Putin in 2011, 2013 and 2014. Was the author and host anchor of several projects at Russia-24 concerning the parliamentary and presidential elections, major political and economic events. Also works as a TV reporter and commentator. Every year takes part at the International Economic Forum in St Petersburgh. Fluent in English and German.

Maxim Topilin, Minister of Labour and Social Protection of the Russian Federation From 1988 to 1994, engaged in scientific research. Since 1994, various posts in Russian Government Office. In 2001, appointed Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Protection of the Russian Federation. Supervised the issues of employment and human resources development. In 2004, appointed Head of the newly formed Federal Service for Labour and Employment. In 2008, appointed Deputy Minister of Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation. Нe was responsible for issues of national labour market policy, and social and demographic policy. One of Mr. Topilin’s successful projects was the development of anti-crisis measures for the labour market during the economic crisis of 2008-2010. Moreover, family social support measures taken at that time improved the demographic situation in the country. Mr. Topilin directly participated in the development of the 2011-2015 state programme "Friendly environment" aimed at the improvement of the quality of life for people with disabilities. On 21 May, 2012, Mr. Topilin was appointed Minister of Labour and Social Protection of the Russian Federation. The following issues fall within his competence: labour-management relations, employment, demographic policy, social protection, social security, including retirement security, and state civil service.