On October 28, the VTB investment forum "Russia is Calling! Kazan". Oleg Pelevin, First Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Tatarstan, became the speaker of the plenary session of the event.
The event focused on the theme "The New Investment Cycle: faster, higher, stronger", dedicated to three key areas:
· search for new growth drivers for the Russian economy;
· financial results of companies in the changed conditions;
· strengthening the role of regions in attracting investments.
The speakers of the event praised Tatarstan's business climate and appreciated the efforts of regional authorities to improve business conditions in Tatarstan.
"According to the results of 9 months, the gross regional product grew by 103 percent due to the uninterrupted operation of industries and enterprises. In particular, thanks to the support measures that are being implemented at the level of the whole country and at the level of the republic," Oleg Pelevin noted.
An important part of the program was an open dialogue with Tatarstan companies that issue and offer financial instruments to investors. Representatives of the companies spoke about their business, development strategies and financial results, as well as answered questions from the forum participants.
In 2025, the investment forum "Russia is Calling!" has expanded its geography and is taking place in five Russian cities. The launch site was St. Petersburg (September 24), then Yekaterinburg (October 7). After Kazan, Krasnodar will take over the baton (November 13). The forum will end in December with a traditional two-day event in Moscow.