Valdai Club

During the TV debates, organized by the "Russia 24" TV channel and the Valdai Discussion Club within the framework of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, experts, politicians and journalists discussed the "Future Preparedness Index". Its task is to analyze regularly the countries readiness to respond to the challenges of tomorrow, their role in the future scenarios, competitiveness for a variety of economic and political criteria, development of industries and social infrastructure.

On June 1, 2017, the Foundation for Development and Support of the Valdai Discussion Club and the Roscongress Foundation signed a memorandum of cooperation. The ceremony took place at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

Despite calls for protectionism, which are heard in a number of countries, the principles of openness and integration remain keys to the successful development of both national economies and the world economic system. This is the main message of the Valdai Discussion Club session, titled "Globalization Revisited: Is Every Country on its Own Now?" which took place on June 1 within the framework of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

On June 1, at 15.00, within the framework of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the Valdai Discussion Club will hold a session, titled "Globalization Revisited: Is Every Country on its Own Now?".

On June 1, at 16.45, within the framework of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the Russia 24 TV channel and the Valdai Discussion Club will hold debates, titled "Future Preparedness Index. First Rating".