The aim of the program is to introduce participants to the specifics of doing business in Russia and to provide a basic understanding of the Russian economic and business environment. As part of the program, participants study key aspects of working with Russian companies, особенностей business culture, the principles of the Russian market, and the main tools of international business cooperation.
The program helps participants better understand economic processes and business practices in Russia, develop skills in analyzing the business environment and international communication. During the course, real examples of interaction with Russian partners are examined, allowing participants to gain practical insight into doing business with Russia and expand their professional opportunities in the field of international cooperation.
Training international participants in academic approaches, applied methods, and modern business practices in Russia is based on a unique educational program that combines advanced data analysis techniques describing the key parameters of the Russian economy as part of the global economic system, as well as business design technologies in Russia under the conditions of a new economic world order.
Participants will gain knowledge about the Russian business environment, the country’s economy, and Russian culture from leading professors of Saint Petersburg State University in an in-person format. The program is designed for international students and business professionals whose responsibilities include conducting business communication with Russian partners. The classes are conducted in English.
Program type;General education
Duration;2 weeks
Study load;68 hours (64 contact hours)
Mode of study;Full-time
Certificate awarded;Certificate of completion
Tuition fee;85,000 rubles
Schedule;June 2026
Language of instruction;English
Location;Saint Petersburg, 62 Tchaikovskogo St.
Center;Center for Additional Educational Programs in International Relations, Political Science, Sociology, and Economics
Business professionals whose responsibilities include conducting business communication with Russian partners
ADVANTAGES
Active and interactive learning formats are used:
Program Benefits
✦ Practical training
Classes include practical tasks and analysis of real-life situations, helping participants better understand the material and apply knowledge in practice.
✦ Modern learning materials
Course materials are provided in the form of text files and multimedia presentations, making the learning process more visual and convenient.
✦ Innovative educational technologies
Modern digital and educational technologies are used during the course, making learning more interactive and effective.
✦ Interactive class formats
The program includes debates, business games, and case study analysis, allowing participants to actively engage in discussions and collaborative work.
Result
What will the participant learn?
The participant will know:
• the fundamentals of regulation of budgetary and tax relations in the Russian Federation
• the state and dynamics of key statistical indicators in the labor sphere, as well as labor market regulation mechanisms
• the concepts of sustainable development and the core principles of the ESG approach
• the legal aspects of regulating foreign economic activity in Russia
• the specifics of financial and management accounting in Russian international companies
• approaches to transport and logistics support of foreign economic activity in the Russian Federation
• the principles of Russian business culture
• the key characteristics of the development of Russia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem
• the place and role of Russia in the system of international trade and international capital flows
• the forms of Russia’s business partnerships with the EAEU, BRICS+, China, ASEAN countries, as well as countries of North Africa and the Middle East
The participant will be able to:
• navigate the system of legal and regulatory documents governing the budgetary and tax system of the Russian Federation
• identify relevant taxes, duties, and special tax regimes for different types of activities
• find key statistical data in the labor sphere and assess the state of major labor market institutions
• implement the ESG approach at the organizational level
• apply approaches to transport and logistics support of foreign economic activity in the Russian Federation
• organize and conduct business with Russia
The participant will have skills:
• calculating tax payments for major taxes, duties, and special tax regimes
• selecting the optimal legal status and/or tax regime for a specific type of activity
• interpreting data on the state and dynamics of key labor market indicators and analyzing the functioning of major labor market institutions
• building effective business communication
• evaluating the effectiveness of ESG implementation within an organization
• applying approaches to transport and logistics support of foreign economic activity in the Russian Federation
• organizing and conducting business with Russia
COURSE CONTENT
Program
✦ Topic 1
Development of the Russian economy in the context of the emerging new world order
✦ Topic 2
Institutional regulation and the business environment in Russia
The project is implemented with the support of the Innovation Promotion Fund under the "Student Startup" program as part of the "University Technology Entrepreneurship Platform" initiative of the federal project "Technologies".
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