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Welcome to the Westminster Russia Forum Bilateral Relations Conference<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

PLEASE NOTE – WE ARE OVERSUBSRCRIBED FOR THIS EVENT. PLEASE GET IN TOUCH TO BE ADDED TO THE RESERVE LIST.<\/p>\n

The Westminster Russia Forum is proud to announce the first of its kind – the United Kingdom’s first and only independent bilateral relations conference. <\/span><\/p>\n

With official\u00a0relations between Moscow and London strained we at the WRF believe that despite this there are far more areas of common interest as opposed to political rhetoric! From tourism, education\u00a0and history to culture \/ the arts and business as well politics there are many areas in which we can cooperate – the aim of this conference is to explore the state of UK-Russia bilateral relations as well as exploring the possible non state on state avenues in which normal relations can continue to the benefit of all.<\/p>\n

As the first event of its kind we are aiming for this conference to set the pace in relations between our two great countries – with a non partisan approach uncommon amongst other Russia focussed organisations this event will bring together political, trade, business, cultural and other stakeholders.<\/p>\n

PLEASE NOTE – REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED – PLEASE GET IN TOUCH TO SEE IF WE FIT YOU IN!<\/p>\n

WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR HOST SHEPHERD & WEDDERBURN LLP<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>& PARTNERS:<\/em><\/p>\n

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WHERE AND WHEN <\/strong><\/span>– Shepherd & Wedderburn LLP – Address Below. 15th September 2017<\/p>\n

HOW TO BOOK <\/strong><\/span>– Please RSVP Below! Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.<\/p>\n

WANT TO PARTNER WITH US<\/span> <\/strong>– Please contact Nic Cobb the Chairman on +44(0)7541350439 or email [email protected]<\/p>\n

10.30 – 11.10 Registration & Networking Coffee<\/p>\n

11.10 \u2013 11.20 Welcome Address by Shepherd & Wedderburn<\/p>\n

11.20 \u2013 11.30 Welcome Address by the Westminster Russia Forum<\/p>\n

11.30 \u2013 12.30 Joint<\/strong> Political Panel – Assessing Medium to Long Term UK-Russia Relations<\/strong> <\/span>Panel Chair: Morgan Brobyn, WRF Political Director<\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/p>\n

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• Alexander Nekrassov – Former Advisor to the Russian Government<\/li>\n
• Nic Cobb – Chairman, Westminster Russia Forum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  12.30 \u2013 13.30 Networking Lunch Break<\/p>\n

  13.30 \u2013 14.30\u00a0 Economic Panel \u2013 What are the Trade and Investment\u00a0Opportunities for UK & Russian Businesses?<\/strong><\/span> Panel Chair: Nicholas Cobb, WRF Chairman<\/p>\n

  Speakers:<\/p>\n

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  • Dr Boris Abramov, Head of Mission – Russian Trade Delegation<\/li>\n
  • Philip Owen, Business Development Director at Volga Trader<\/li>\n
  • Mark Izatt \u2013 WRF Director of Commercial Partnership<\/li>\n
  • Olga Andrievskaya, Digitally Accountants<\/li>\n
  • Sergei Averin, UK Representative – All Russian Chamber of Commerce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    14.30 \u2013 15.30 Cultural Relations Panel – How and Where Can The UK & Russia further Socio-Cultural Cooperation?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Anastasia Witts \/ Katerina Miroshnikova\u00a0 – British – Russia Digital Festival \/<\/li>\n
    • Filip Perkon, General Producer, Russian Film Week<\/li>\n
    • Tonya Wechsler, Eastern Seasons<\/li>\n
    • Aina Mamaeva, Znaniye<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      15:30 \u2013 16:00 Coffee\/Tea Break<\/p>\n

      16:00 \u2013 17:00 Legal Panel<\/strong> \u2013 Russian Legal Matters & Sanctions Update<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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      • Guy Harvey –\u00a0Shepherd & Wedderburn<\/li>\n
      • Ben Wells –\u00a0Shepherd & Wedderburn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        17.00 \u2013 19.00 Drinks Reception, Entertainment & Networking<\/strong> <\/span>\u2013 Vodka Tasting & Evening Entertainment with Irina Karatcheva – Renowned Russian Ballad Singer – She will be launching her new 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