Address to the participants of the 1st international Moscow Academic Economic Forum.

Dear participants, I welcome you at the 1st international Moscow Academic Economic Forum. The goal of this Forum, which has brought together at its venues leading scientists and experts, representatives of the government, business community, and NGOs, is to discuss a wide range of problems involved in the development of the Russian economy, strengthening Russia's research potential in order to address key nationwide challenges.

I am pleased to note that the discussions at the Forum are underlain by solid research, analysis, and predictions. Such a fundamental approach is highly valued today. It allows to consolidate the academic community around major and important goals, to focus the research effort on the most promising projects and initiatives capable of making this country a global leader in technology and a contributor to the global research process.
I hope that this Forum will be held regularly and will help increase the effectiveness of research — in the interests of Russia and its citizens.

I wish you success.

My greeting to the participants and organizers of the Moscow Academic Economic Forum.

On behalf of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation and on my own behalf, I welcome you at the Moscow Academic Economic Forum.

Fundamental science is a system-forming institute that is essential for the long-term development of the nation and one of the priorities of the public policy in this country. In this connection, leading economists and practitioners from Russia and abroad, representatives of federal and regional governments of the Russian Federation, Russian and international NGOs have gathered to identify key development paths for the theoretical and applied economics and new areas of research, which will allow economic science to respond to contemporary challenges facing it, governments, and society.

What is especially important is that the Forum program features research to practice conferences in several regions of the Russian Federation.
The scale of the event will undoubtedly make it possible to present the view of Russian economists on the prospects for the development of Russian economic science and on Russia's place in the global economic community.
I am convinced that the relevant scope and a high level of representation will bring the Moscow Academic Economic Forum an international response and will guarantee the continuation of the scientific discussion in the future. I wish you a fruitful discussion and achievement of your goals.

My greeting to the participants and guests of the 3rd International Moscow Academic Economic Forum.

The annual conference, which is becoming a good tradition, brings together representatives of the government, public, business and scientific communities for an interesting discussion of relevant issues of Russia's development. The participation of foreign experts contributes to the strengthening of international humanitarian cooperation.

The topic of this event — "The Global Transformation of Modern Society and the National Development Goals of Russia" — appears to be very timely. Today, both Russia and the global community as a whole are facing major tasks to overcome the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic and to secure a further recovery of the national economy. In this regard, a comprehensive, comprehensive understanding of the main socio-economic trends is highly relevant, including in the context of the upcoming changes in the technological order.

I am convinced that the Forum will work out practical recommendations aimed at raising the standard of living of Russia's residents, which will serve to strengthen the authority of Russian science.

I wish you fruitful discussions and all the best.

Dear colleagues,

Dear friends,

I welcome you at the 3rd Moscow Academic Economic Forum.
Since 2019, the Forum has been an international intellectual platform for discussing issues of contemporary economics, bringing together not only leading scientists and experts, but also representatives of the business community, all levels of government, Russian and international organizations.

In 2021, in the context of the global transformation of modern society, the business community and government are expecting from the scientific community that they share their expertise and contribute to the development of effective ways to achieve the national development goals of the Russian Federation.

The key tasks of Russian science — the formation of an innovative economy and the commercialization of high technology — put forward new, higher requirements to energy efficiency, business management, and professional training. Existing conditions bring the issues of energy conservation, the search for growth reserves for the purpose of import substitution to a new level.
An objective assessment of the investment climate and the identification of best business practices in Russia's regions is also of particular importance for the Russian and international business community.

I am sure that the discussion of academic research in the field of economics at the Forum will be constructive and open, and based on the results of the discussions, your proposals will certainly find practical application.

I wish all participants and guests of the Forum productive work, new ideas, and promising solutions, fruitful communication and vivid impressions of their stay in Russia's capital, famous for its beauty and hospitality.

On behalf of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, I welcome the organizers, participants, and guests of the 3rd International Moscow Academic Economic Forum.

The Forum has established itself as an authoritative expert and discussion platform, where an open, professional, constructive dialogue takes place on the most pressing issues of the country's long-term socio-economic development.

This year, the Forum is being held in a very challenging environment both for Russia and for the entire world economy. Never before has the world faced such trials, a crisis of this colossal scale and its unprecedented consequences.

In this regard, there is natural interest in the Forum and its outcomes, recommendations, and conclusions of scientists and practitioners on how the Russian economy and the world economy will develop, what are the criteria and assessments of the actions that are being taken by the authorities and the business community today.

I am convinced that the results of the discussion will be implemented in decisions of the government aimed at stimulating economic activity, designing specific mechanisms to achieve Russia's national development goals, taking into account existing challenges.

I wish all the Forum participants productive work and good health!

Dear Forum participants and organizers,

On behalf of the Federation Council Committee on Economic Policy and on my own behalf, I sincerely congratulate you on the opening of the 3rd International Moscow Academic Forum "The Global Transformation of Modern Society and the National Development Goals of Russia."

The innovative development path of Russia's economy was defined by the President of Russia as one of the key trajectories of socio-economic development in the context of global transformations.

The Federation Council's function is to contribute to solving the problems of socio-economic development in Russia's regions in order to improve the welfare of the country and ensure a decent standard of living for Russian residents.

The unprecedented support measures undertaken recently by the country's leadership and the Federation Council in the industries most affected by the spread of the coronavirus and the consequences of the pandemic ensure the progressive development of the country's economy.

The Forum brought together the leading representatives of the Russian economic community, representatives of its educational community, scientists and experts from Russia and abroad, representatives of federal and regional authorities, business and academic communities, international and national non-governmental organizations.

I wish the Forum's participants and organizers success in their work.

On behalf of the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy, Industry, Innovative Development, and Entrepreneurship, I am glad to welcome the participants, organizers, and guests of the 3rd International Moscow Academic Economic Forum 2021 "The Global Transformation of Modern Society and the National Development Goals of Russia."

This representative assembly has brought together the best representatives of Russian and foreign economic thought, who have done a lot and continue to do so to define the key scientific and practical vectors of social and economic development in the context of global transformation.

Interesting discussions and constructive exchange of views as part of the Forum will make it possible to coordinate steps to solve the most pressing problems of the transformed economy. All fo you possess extensive experience, high professionalism, desire and ability to work in the face of modern economic challenges.

I wish you fruitful work, inspiration, and great success

On behalf of the Federation Council Committee on Budget and Financial Markets and on my own behalf, I am sincerely glad to welcome the participants, organizers, and guests of the 3rd International Moscow Academic Economic Forum titled "The Global Transformation of Modern Society and the National Development Goals of Russia."

For the third year now, scientists, experts, prominent statesmen and public figures, representatives of the business community and civil society have gathered at the venues of the Moscow Academic Economic Forum to conduct a fruitful, constructive dialogue, discuss the most important socio-economic problems of our time and propose solutions.

I am convinced that holding the Forum will further bring together the positions of scientists and practitioners, of the state and civil society in order to accelerate the innovative development of the Russian economy, achieve high and stable rates of economic growth.

I wish you inexhaustible energy and new creative ideas for the good of Russia!

Dear participants,

My greeting to the participants, guests, and organizers of the 3rd Moscow Academic Economic Forum.

Over the years, the Forum has become an authoritative platform where relevant issues of sustainable economic growth, commercialization of innovative technology, and development of the research sector are discussed.

Leading world experts, representatives of the public, science and business communities, and government authorities of all levels take part in the Forum. Their dialogue is especially important today for achieving the tasks of Russia's national development.

I am sure that the constructive ideas and proposals of the Forum's participants will contribute to the formation of an innovative economy and attraction of investments, solving social problems and improving the quality of life of all residents.

This year, the Forum's events will be held not only in Moscow,
but also in St. Petersburg, hosted by the St. Petersburg State University of Economics.

I wish you all success and new achievements for the good of Russia!

Dear participants of the Moscow Academic Economic Forum,

The global crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic has exposed the fragility of the modern world order. At the same time, it is a reminder that the basis of modern civilization is social welfare, that the human being remains the measure of everything.

The crisis revealed the shortcomings of existing social relations on a global scale, general fragmentation, a broken system of values, including an underestimation of the contribution by the so-called "social professions", primarily in the health sector.

In Russia, this crisis was superimposed on the consequences of years of stagnation.
According to the trade unions of Russia, the macroeconomic policy currently pursued by the federal government is aimed at combating the consequence, not the cause, of the ailment of the Russian economy.

Stagnation could be overcome if the welfare of the country's residents is considered as a priority and a foundation for economic growth — with a focus on an increase in salaries, social benefits, and pensions.

Now, when the world economy is adapting to the new reality, not only new risks are emerging, but also new prospects.

It seems necessary to switch to economic growth as soon as possible, relying on our own resources, based on the modernization of production, decent wages, an increase in the residents' purchasing power, and stable domestic demand.

I hope that the Moscow Academic Economic Forum will help formulate the practical approaches necessary for the recovery and development of Russia's economy.

I wish the Forum participants fruitful work in the name of Russia's progress!

Dear Forum participants, guests, and organizers,

Today, the Moscow Academic Economic Forum is a leading scientific and expert platform that brings together leading experts in the field of economics, management, and development. Given the existing foreign policy challenges, Russia needs to develop approaches based on domestic experience in managing national strategic development. The MAEF contributes to this process by recruiting recent graduates and creating conditions for the exchange of experience and knowledge between representatives of government, science, and the business community.

I wish the Forum participants productive work and the development of proposals that will find their practical application.

The Moscow Academic Economic Forum is being held for the third time. Every year, the most pressing and relevant topics related to economic development and changes in all spheres of society are selected for discussion.

Last year, the Forum participants discussed the new normal brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, analyzed the possible impact of government restrictions on national economies.

This year is the time to discuss the trajectories of Russia's development in the post-pandemic world, to find sources of growth and windows of opportunity. It is also important that the focus of all sessions, round tables, and discussions at the Forum will be on the issues of supporting innovative and high-tech industries, increasing their share in the country's economy.

I am glad to welcome the guests of the Forum — Russian and foreign researchers. I am convinced that economic changes in Russia are inextricably linked with global trends and tendencies. Therefore, international cooperation, joint study of the causes and mechanisms of transformations of the world economy is one of the important priorities for Russian economic science. This includes Russian statistics.

Federal Statistics Service builds its activities on the basis of the best international practices and standards. We are active participants in international science and practice events, seminars, and conferences, actively adopt the experience of colleagues and share our best practices. This instills in us confidence that the statistical estimates made by the Federal Statistics Service reflect the economic realities in Russia and can serve as a reliable foundation for making strategic decisions at all levels of the Russian government.

Let me express my gratitude to the organizers and wish all participants fruitful communication, exchange of new ideas, and useful experience. Let the truth be born in the debates and discussions at the Forum, and let their outcome be long-term projects and cooperation of researchers from different regions and countries.

Let me congratulate you on the opening of the 3rd Moscow Academic Economic Forum!

Despite the short history of the Forum, it has become one of the most influential scientific and intellectual platforms, bringing together leading scientists and experts not only from the Russian Federation, but also from all over the world. Designed to address the most important tasks of forming the paradigm of modern economic science and long-term socio-economic development of the country, the Forum provides a unique opportunity for a free exchange of views, experience, and practices between Russian and foreign scientists, experts, representatives of the real sector of the economy, federal and regional legislative and executive authorities, Russian and international non-governmental organizations.

The agenda of the 2021 Forum, dedicated to the global transformations of modern society and the goals of Russia's national development, accurately describes the challenges we are facing. I hope that, as in the previous two years, the upcoming discussions will allow the participants to find tailor-made solutions to the challenges of the time.

I wish the Forum participants fruitful work on finding new effective ways to secure the national interests of the Russian Federation in the context of the technological transition to the digital economy.

Dear participants, organizers, and guests,

I congratulate you on the opening of the 3rd International Moscow Academic Economic Forum.

In such a short period of time, the Forum has shown itself to be a unique international scientific platform for the exchange of views and experience between participants representing both Russian and global expert and scientific communities, as well as between prominent statesmen and public figures.

This year's topic — The Global Transformation of Modern Society and the National Development Goals of Russia - is extremely important and especially relevant in the context of overcoming the crisis caused by the pandemic. It is necessary to find system-wide solutions for the development of the economy, effective ways to radically improve the lives of Russia's residents and support businesses who have suffered greatly over the past year.

I am convinced that a productive discussion between global and Russian experts, including through analysis of international experience and best foreign practices, synthesis of a scientific approach and practical approaches to ensuring inclusive, balanced economic growth, will help develop practical measures to bring sustainable and dynamic growth to Russia's economy in post-coronavirus world.

I wish you productive cooperation and success in achieving the goals of the Forum!