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XVI VTB Investment Forum "RUSSIA CALLING!" Successfully Concludes with Landmark Discussions

The XVI VTB Investment Forum "RUSSIA CALLING!" has concluded. This year's forum adopted an expanded multi-city format across Russia, culminating in its flagship international session in Moscow, which drew a global audience.

On December 2-3 the World Trade Center in Moscow welcomed nearly 2,000 attendees from 30 countries. The diverse international participation included delegates from China, Iran, India, the Arabian Peninsula, Central Asia, Europe, and Africa. Over the course of the forum's events, participation exceeded 5,000 individuals, including private investors, business leaders, and senior government officials.

On the forum’s first day in Moscow, participants discussed profound structural changes in the economy, currency market balance, and explored long-term growth drivers during a macroeconomic session. The discussion included Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of Russia Maxim Oreshkin, Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina, Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation Maxim Reshetnikov, Minister of Finance of the Russian Federation Anton Siluanov, Founder and Head of Kismet Capital Group Ivan Tavrin, and Chairwoman of New New Shipping Fan Yuxing.

A keynote address by the President of Russia Vladimir Putin and a dedicated Q&A session between the business community and government representatives were the centerpiece events of the first day.

Day two shifted focus to the financial market and the growing force of retail investment in Russia, where the number of private investors has now reached 40 million. The plenary session consensus highlighted the Russian economy's shift toward greater balance and the financial market's readiness for accelerated growth, pending specific triggers.

Analysts from VTB My Investments unveiled their 2026 investment strategy and macroeconomic outlook, noting it has been influenced by both current global conditions and the latent potential of the domestic economy.

Sessions with companies, which issue securities, and government representatives delved into key practical topics, including top investment instruments for next year, risk management frameworks, AI applications in finance, and corporate liquidity best practices. The forum also hosted an educational "Young Investor School."

The event was live-streamed on the official forum website: https://russiacalling.ru/

Background

The "RUSSIA CALLING!" Investment Forum has been held since 2009. In 2025, VTB has updated the forum's format: this key Russian business platform, bringing together financiers, government authorities, and investors, now extends to leading regions across the country, having been held for the first time in St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Kazan, and Krasnodar.

VTB Group operates an international network unique among Russian banks, promoting cross-border cooperation and the formation of an alternative international payment system. The Group also includes subsidiary and associated banks in Vietnam, a branch in India, a branch and representative office in China, and a representative office in the Islamic Republic of Iran.