Business programme

It is no longer just a brand and a symbol; new challenges have led to the creation of the all-Russian ‘Made in Russia’ movement. Thousands of entrepreneurs and hundreds of thousands of citizens have rallied under the common slogan: ‘Made in Russia’. Today, manufacturers and consumers have access to a single ‘Made in Russia’ information system: dozens of digital services and special projects are starting to operate. Business, citizens, and the state have responded to the challenges posed to the Russian economy with a broad rise in business patriotism across the country. According to a recent survey by the All-Russian Center for the Study of Public Opinion (VTsIOM), 68 percent of the Russian population believes that Russian companies will be able to substitute foreign companies in full or greater volume, 66 percent would prefer Russian goods to foreign ones, and 57 percent believe that domestic goods are superior to foreign ones. This data indicates the broad opportunities and opening prospects for real support and development of import substitution in Russia. However, all those who wish to participate in the import substitution and promotion of the ‘Made in Russia’ brand will certainly have to find a unified development strategy to benefit the end users – state and society. How to grow and meet the demand for domestic products at the same time? What soft and hard mechanisms can be used to ensure quality assurance and standards of products? How can the state help to strengthen the position of companies engaged in import substitution? What demands do citizens have for information about Russian goods? What will allow goods made in Russia to be promoted more effectively in foreign markets? What is the DNA of values and meanings that should be embedded in the national ‘Made in Russia’ brand? What special projects, services, media content and other solutions can the ‘Made in Russia’ ecosystem offer to businesses and consumers?

Moderator
Mikhail Sadchenkov, General Director, National Brand "Made in Russia"

Mikhail Sadchenkov

General Director, National Brand "Made in Russia"

Branding, marketing and external communications expert. CEO of Natsionalniy Brand Agency, operator of the national brand Sdelano v Rossii – Made in Russia. Concept creator, Made in Russia brand. Between 2007 and 2012 worked as an independent consultant for Federal Antimonopoly Service, Federation Council, political parties and strategic enterprises.
In 2012 founded and became CEO of Natsionalniy Brand – an agency that aims to create and promote a national brand Sdelano v Rossii – Made in Russia. In 2015 Sdelano v Rossii has been introduced at the Milan Expo with participation of First Deputy Prime Minister of Russian Federation Igor Shuvalov. In 2015 became an invited expert for an international branding textbook Nation Brand where he published an article about Sdelano V Rossii brand. Awards: in 2009 and 2010 received an honorary diploma for valuable assistance from the chairman of the Federation Council.

Panellists
Igor Bukharov, President, Federation of Restaurateurs and Hoteliers
Anna Dycheva-Smirnova, Managing Director, EXPOVISIONRUS
Sammy Kotwani, President, Indian Business Alliance (IBA)
Yana Lantratova, First Deputy Chairman of the Committee f the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation on Education
Sergey Morozov, First Deputy Chairman of the Committee of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation on Regional Policy and Local Self-Government
Maxim Protasov, Head, Russian Quality System (Roskachestvo)
Denis Sekirinsky, Deputy Chief of the Presidential Directorate for Science and Education Policy

Igor Bukharov

President, Federation of Restaurateurs and Hoteliers

Born June 2, 1960. Works in the industry for 36 years.
Recipient of state and industry awards.
Honorary certificate from the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, 2015.
Gratitude Certificate from the President of the Russian Federation D.A.Medvedev in 2010.
Gratitude Certificate from the head of Consumer Protection agency G. Onishenko in 2010.
Recepinet of the Ordere du Merite Agricole of the Ministry of Agriculture of the French Republic in 2006.
Oleg Bukharov started his career as a su-chef at the Budapest restaurant in 1980. In 1994 together with R. Rozhnikovsky started Nostlgie – the first haute cuisine restaurant in Moscow. In 1997 Mr. Bukharov helmed the Federation of Restaurant and Hotel Owners. 2008 – 2011 Mr. Bukharov headed the Kremlevsky food processing federal organization. State Ombudsman on protecting rights of entrepreneurs in hospitality industry. One of his key tasks is preparation of hospitality industry workers.

Anna Dycheva-Smirnova

Managing Director, EXPOVISIONRUS

Sammy Kotwani

President, Indian Business Alliance (IBA)

Name: Manoj Dhalumal Kotwani (Sammy Kotwani)
Date of birth: 05/11/1969 (51 years)
Birth Place & Residence : Mumbai (Republic of India) & citizen of the Russian Federation
Position:
- Owner of the company « The Imperial Tailoring Co. »
- President of the non-profit partnership Indian Business Alliance (IBA)
- President of Overseas Friendship of BJP
- President of non- profit organization The Indian National Culture Center SITA
Education:
- 1988 - Sasmira Institute of Textile of Mumbai University (Institute of Textiles at the University of Mumbai).
- 1993 - English Tailor & Cutter Academy (Institute of Silk) in London (UK).
Specialty :
- “An Engineer - Technologist"
- Top 10 living Tailors since 2007
Over the years:
- In 1988, Sammy (Manoj) Kotwani started working in the family business, in 1990, he came to Moscow and engaged in entrepreneurial activity. In 1994 - he opened the company «The Imperial Tailoring» (The Imperial Tailoring Co). Currently, the company's customers include the Presidents of independent states; diplomats; prominent Russian and foreign public and political figures; representatives of the "business community"; culture and art; pop and show business stars.
- In 2009 the company "The Imperial Tailoring" was awarded by a Russian Award. "Company of the Year".
- In 2008, Sammy (Manoj) Kotwani was elected the President of The Indian Business Alliance (IBA) (Indian Business Alliance). He is leading significant public work, promoting the development of mutually beneficial cooperation thus helping in creation of a favorable investment climate between Russia and India. Organizes and holds an annual forum "Russia-India Business Dialogue" (with the participation of the CCI RF ), National Indian festivals such as "Spring Festival" (Holi Mela) and "Indian New Year" (of Diwali), which are important events in the cultural life of the Indian community in Russia.
- In 2008, Sammy (Manoj) Kotwani is the Winner of the "Person of the Year" premium in the nomination "For contribution to the development of international cooperation."
- In 2014 PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA OFBJP (OVERSEAS FRIENDS OF BJP RUSSIA) (the political organization of foreign friends Indian People's Party). Head of Delegation of Indian People's Party (BJP) in the CIS.
- Invited twice for the Swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi in 2014 & 2017
- In 2016 started The Indian National Culture Center “SITA” which is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to honor, promote and engage the beautiful Indian culture and heritage with the local Russians, foreigners and Indians in Russia. SITA organizes various large Indian events such as India day which had over 1.2 million attendees in 3 days
- Member of the expert advice of legislative (representative) and executive bodies of the federal government.
- Vice-President of "the All-Russian public organization to promote the protection of workers' rights" Russia - our home "(created with the support of the Presidential Administration).
- Member of the Presidium of the All-Russian public organization "Federation of Migrants of Russia" (FMR) (FMR information posted on the website hhtp //: www.fmr.su).
Family : Married, has three daughters.

Sergey Morozov

First Deputy Chairman of the Committee of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation on Regional Policy and Local Self-Government

Sergey Morozov was born on September 6, 1959 in Ulyanovsk. After graduating from high school, he worked as a machine operator at a furniture factory. He served in the Pacific Fleet from 1977 to 1980.Since 1981 he has worked at the law-enforcement bodies. He graduated from the All-Union Legal Institute with a major in law. He worked his way up from a criminal investigation inspector at the district office of internal affairs up to the head of a special anti-drug trafficking office of the Internal Affairs Department of the Ulyanovsk Region. In 1995, he was appointed head of the Internal Affairs Department of Dimitrovgrad. In December 2000 he was elected Mayor of Dimitrovgrad. In 2003, Dimitrovgrad won a federal competition and was granted the title of the “Cultural Capital of the Volga Region of 2004”. He has twice been awarded special government prizes for achievements in municipal improvements.In December 2004 Mr. Morozov was elected Head of the Administration of the Ulyanovsk Region. On March 28, 2006, the deputies of the Legislative Assembly of the Ulyanovsk Region approved Mr. Morozov’s candidacy for Governor of the Ulyanovsk Region as submitted by Russian President Vladimir Putin. On March 6, 2011, he was re-elected as Governor for a new term.Mr. Morozov has a PhD in Economy. He defended his dissertation on the subject “Formation of a socioeconomic development strategy for the region”.He is married with five children: two sons and three daughters.

Maxim Protasov

Head, Russian Quality System (Roskachestvo)

Born: 1972 in Moscow. Graduated from the Economics Faculty of Moscow State University and completed postgraduate research at the Institute of Latin America of the Russian Academy of Sciences. 1999 through 2005: member of the Supervisory Council of the National Securities Market Association, of the expert council of the Financial Markets Committee under the State Duma of the Russian Federation. 2011 through 2015: held the position of Chairman of the Management Board of the National Association of Producers and Suppliers of Foodstuffs Rusprodsoyuz. June 2015: appointed head of the Autonomous Non-commercial Organization Russian Quality System (Roskachestvo), set up by Russian Government Directive. Is an active participant in many expert organisations, in particular Open Government, Expert Council of the Federal Antimonopoly Service, working group of the Public Council of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation on foodstuff quality, member of the Commission for Supervising the Code of Fair Practices. Married with three children.

Denis Sekirinsky

Deputy Chief of the Presidential Directorate for Science and Education Policy

Front row participant
Aleksey Kozhevnikov, Vice President, All‑Russian Non‑Governmental Organization of Small and Medium‑Sized Businesses OPORA RUSSIA

Aleksey Kozhevnikov

Vice President, All‑Russian Non‑Governmental Organization of Small and Medium‑Sized Businesses OPORA RUSSIA