In the framework of Russian business Week-2019, which was held in Moscow, hosted the annual XXVIII Congress of the Russian Union of Industrialists and entrepreneurs with participation of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Governor of the Smolensk region Alexei Ostrovsky

   March 14, 2019 in the framework of the XII Russian business Week was held the XXVIII Congress of the Russian Union of Industrialists and entrepreneurs. Earlier, at the request of the Executive Directorate of TROR "PS" on the basis of the decision of the coordination Council of RSPP in the Central Federal district and of the Board of RSPP our region was granted the right of signing the agreement on cooperation between administration of Smolensk region, "the Russian Union of Industrialists and entrepreneurs" and the Smolensk regional Association of employers "the Scientific-industrial Union", as well as to present investportal Smolensk region "the Russian business Week-2019".

The Congress of RSPP, took part the President of Russia Vladimir Putin, members of the Government of the Russian Federation, heads of leading Russian companies, heads of constituent entities of the Russian Federation, heads of key development institutions, representatives of the business community. From the Smolensk region in the events of the Week of Russian business and the Congress of the RSPP was attended by Governor Alexey Ostrovskiy, Deputy Governor Rostislav Rovbel, President TROR "PS" Alexander Fedulov, CEO TROR "PS" Oleg Kletno, a Board member of TROR "PS" Ekaterina Sergunina, acting head of the Department of trade and industry Anton Afonichev, Advisor to the chief of Department Valery Mishin, head of the industry Department of the Yaroslav Vasilyev.

The event was opened by the President of RSPP Alexander Shokhin. He presented a report on the RSPP on the state of the business climate in 2018, and key events of the Russian business Week, stressing that entrepreneurs remain acutely concerned about the lack of qualified personnel, administrative barriers, high level of fiscal burden. The head RSPP has noted that "last year was somewhat positive for business events," such as the elimination of the taxation of movable property. Alexander Shokhin said that "regulatory guillotine" should eliminate outdated requirements from the state and to reduce the number of regulatory bodies.

Also President of the Union expressed concern over the unresolved situation with non-tax payments, and incomplete work on the legislative definition of movable property.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, welcoming the participants, noted that the business direct and the most important participant of the implementation of national projects, plans of infrastructural development.

"I hope here in our very close and productive partnership, that the goals that we set, will be the point of application of capital, personnel and business activity, and business talent of the Russian businessmen, I have little doubt. And increase your competitiveness will mean the strengthening and progress of the whole country, new jobs, improving the quality of life of citizens of the Russian Federation", - said the head of state.

Vladimir Putin announced that the working group of the Russian government and RSPP reviewed nearly a thousand of project investment initiatives. "On the basis of their already prepared 250 investment applications with a total volume of 12.1 trillion rubles. We are talking about investments in socially important directions, key to the dynamic growth of the economy and throughout the country, including in the area of industry, high technology, transport, communications, ecology and tourism. It is really large-scale projects with good synergistic effect, and of course, they are long-term, with a large horizon," - said the head of state. He urged to formulate concrete measures which will reduce investors ' risks. "All of these positions need to clearly define in the law on the promotion and protection of investments. I also draw attention to the fact that you should take additional decisions on a special investment contract, to increase the effectiveness of this tool, aimed at the development of unique and advanced technologies", - said Vladimir Putin.

The President also has reminded that since July 1, should make safe citizens scheme of financing of housing construction with the use of so-called escrow accounts. "We all understand that this is a new industry tool, and we all need to work so as not to reduce, and gradually increase the pace of housing construction. Of course, under the new funding guidelines. Is essential clear, transparent cooperation between banks and companies, creating incentives for banks to lend to construction", - said Vladimir Putin.

Alexey Ostrovskiy presented a report, speaking about the priority directions of the economy and the peculiarities of investment policy in the region. It Smolensk oblast is the only subject country that provided the opportunity to present their investportal.

"Smolensk oblast, according to the results of the "National rating of investment climate in Russian regions", held on behalf of the head of state, in 2017, topped the list of regions showed the best dynamics of the state of the investment climate, rising to 49 positions. In 2018, the region has maintained its position, and the second year is at the top of the list of Russian regions, occupying 31st place. However, improved performance in integrated index and adding 19 points (total points 254,2), the region of the group moved to the successful. In addition, for 2018, compared to the previous year, the volume of investments into the fixed capital of the Smolensk region increased by 18%. This is above the nationwide figure of 14% (growth was 4.3%). I will emphasize that more than half of the volume of investments used in industrial production. In agriculture the figure was 11%, exceeding last year's result by 8%. At the same time, thanks to the implementation of large investment projects the share of private investment was 83% of the total. I note that in 2012, when the leadership of the country I was entrusted to lead the Smolensk region, the figure was equal to only 72%", — said from the rostrum of the Governor.

He listed the factors that led to such achievements, including the inclusion of the region in the number of "pilot" for the implementation of "Regional export standard 2.0"; the territory of advancing socio-economic development "Dorogobuzh" and industrial parks; attractive conditions for investors associated with the geographical position, privileges and subsidies.

"The Congress of the Russian Union of Industrialists and entrepreneurs, which was held with the participation of heads of state Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, is a serious platform for dialogue with those who want to invest in the country's economy. Smolensk oblast provides really exciting opportunities for investors — both foreign and Russian. We hope here to establish business contacts, which in future will allow to create new jobs, increase the tax base, and hence budget revenues, which will contribute to the fulfillment of social obligations to inhabitants of our region", — said the Governor of Smolensk

In the context of the Congress there was held a ceremony of signing the agreement on cooperation between administration of Smolensk region, "the Russian Union of Industrialists and entrepreneurs" and the Smolensk regional Association of employers "the Scientific-industrial Union".

Signatures under the document have put the head of the region Alexey Ostrovskiy, the President of RSPP Alexander Shokhin and the President of SRAR "PS" Alexander Fedulov.

The agreement, in particular, defines key principles and conditions of cooperation between the parties in order to facilitate the improvement of the investment climate of the Smolensk region.

In the framework of the XII Russian business Week and the Congress of the RSPP, the Administration of the Smolensk region, with the personal participation of the head of region Alexey Ostrovsky, organized an exhibition stand with a presentation of the achievements and possibilities of the Smolensk region.

At the booth there was a presentation led spotlights 5W 10W led light bulbs produced by "White light Group", presentation materials of the enterprises-members of TROR "PS" ("PROMKONSERVY" LLC "Beginthread", YUNIPROF, OOO, OOO "NPP "Face", LLC "Gagarinsky cannery", JSC "Vyazemskiy plant of synthetic products", JSC "BAUTEK", LLC "Smolensk elektrotehnicheskiy plant", OOO "Profilsystem", JSC "Smolensk aircraft plant", LLC "YuMO", OOO "BALCONY", "Mahavarat", JSC "Smolensk hosiery factory "OUR", OJSC "crystal", JSC "FAIENCE".

Also the visitors of the stand were shown videos about the enterprises of the region with the staff "Bullit", OJSC "crystal", "NPP "Face", which in the framework of Russian business Week presents visitors with more than 760 times.

The products and handouts of the members of SRAR NPS were demonstrated at the stand of the Smolensk region the members of the Government of the Russian Federation, Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, heads of key ministries and agencies, members of the Board of RSPP, heads of regional departments and industry associations RSPP (more than 2 thousand people).

Products and presentation materials shown to the participants and guests of the Congress.