Russia gathers thousands for economic forum despite pandemic
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03/06/2021 - 14:27 The Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), often dubbed the Russian Davos, officially started on Thursday and is the country s main showcase for investors. Olga MALTSEVA AFP 4 min
Saint Petersburg (AFP)
A flagship economic forum has returned to Saint Petersburg, with Russia aiming to signal it has moved beyond the coronavirus pandemic and is open for business despite political tensions.
The Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), often dubbed the Russian Davos, officially started on Thursday and is the country s main showcase for investors, attracting political and business leaders from around the world.
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A flagship economic forum has returned to Saint Petersburg, with Russia aiming to signal it has moved beyond the coronavirus pandemic and is open for business despite political tensions.