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[post_content] => As noted by Valery Afanasyev, Director of the GR and Regulatory Risk Assessment Practice at Baikal Communications Group, the amendments approved by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) are aimed at harmonizing pharmaceutical registration procedures within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and enhancing transparency in regulatory processes.
“Applicants will have the opportunity to request the exclusion of confidential information from expert reports. Additionally, clear timelines and procedures for dossier review have been established, and document submission requirements have been standardized,” the expert emphasized.
The Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has approved the draft decision “On Amendments to the Rules for Registration and Expertise of Medicinal Products for Medical Use.” The directive No. 148 dated October 14, 2025, has been published on the EAEU legal portal.
The document aims to update the regulatory framework governing the circulation of medicinal products in the EAEU single market, including clarifications on the interaction between national competent authorities and expert organizations. The updated rules are expected to reduce the timelines for assessment of registration dossiers and strengthen trust between regulators and pharmaceutical market participants.
Further details are available in the article by Pharmvestnik
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[post_content] => From October 6 to 10, 2025, the MGIMO School of Business and International Competencies hosted a professional development program entitled “Business Management Based on ESG Principles.” The educational initiative was developed in collaboration with Baikal Communications Group and is aimed at integrating sustainable development principles into corporate management strategies.
The program was implemented as part of the federal initiative “Priority 2030” and brought together ESG transformation leaders from companies across various industries and regions of Russia.
Industry and non-profit sector experts shared their practical experience with participants. The program’s lecturers included:
- Svetlana Gerasimova, Head of the Project Office “Sustainability Strategies and Practices,” School of CSR and Sustainable Development
- Anastasia Tsumerova, Director for Sustainable Development, VEB.RF
- Ilya Kaminsky, Head of the External Market Access and Trade Disputes Department, Eurasian Economic Commission
- Vladimir Gorchakov, Head of Sustainable Development Risk Assessment Group, ACRA (JSC)
- Daneliya Dzhumberovna, Head of Structured Finance Department, T-Business, T-Bank JSC
- Viktoria Karpunina, Project Manager, Department of Strategic and Social Projects, T-Bank JSC
- Ksenia Topokorova, Head of Sustainability, VK
- Ekaterina Kopaeva, Deputy Director General, Public Capital ANO
- Olga Amelkina, Deputy Director General, Lake Baikal Foundation
- Margarita Pozhidaeva, Sustainable Development Project Manager, O1 Standard
- Artem Marinin, Head of Climate Solutions Unit, SIBUR LLC
- Oleg Kalinsky, Director, Institute of Economics and Management, NUST MISIS; Doctor of Economics, Professor; Director for Government Relations, PJSC Uralkali
- Ksenia Kosogorova, Head of Sustainability, Delo Group
- Marina Rakhmanina, Head of ESG Division, PJSC MTS
- Evgeny Belov, Climate Risk Management Manager, PJSC Severstal
- Ekaterina Lukyanchikova, Sustainability Manager, Roche Russia
- Kristina Popilyuk, Director for Sustainable Development, PJSC Novatek
- Natalia Malashenko, Head of Communications, Dobrota Severa Foundation
- Anastasia Kalinina, Head of Volunteer Development Programs, Perekrestok Retail Chain
- Oksana Kostiv, ESG and Sustainability Consultant (formerly Lamoda, WB, Mosbrew)
- Marina Artyukh, Head of ESG Division, Siberian Wellness
Throughout the course, participants explored the infrastructure of sustainable development in Russia, the legal aspects of ESG integration, mechanisms for regulating the climate agenda within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), and the specifics of green finance. Special attention was given to emerging corporate social capital standards, ESG ratings, and social project design as a tool for cooperation between government, business, and civil society.
The program also provided a platform for experience exchange between the business and non-profit sectors. Representatives of the Dobrota Severa Foundation, Lake Baikal Foundation, and Public Capital ANO presented successful case studies of social and environmental project implementation.
Among the participants were representatives of the following organizations: AB Russia, Rosatom International Networks (RMS), PJSC GPB, Lazurit Design Bureau JSC, Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, S.Y. Witte University, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Scientific Center for Eurasian Integration and Cooperation ANO, Federal Center for Medical Assistance Quality Control (Ministry of Health of Russia), EkoNiva Group, Gazprom Gas Safety LLC, Sabris Solutions LLC, BCS Company LLC, Belgazprombank OJSC, Digital Economy ANO, RVB LLC (Wildberries & Russ), Myskhao LLC, PBO Svyaz LLC, DVD Russia ANO, Global Consulting Solutions LLC, CFI Rus LLC, Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia, AVTOVAZ JSC, Regiosnab JSC, Responsible Forest Management LLC, Progress Agro LLC, CianSung Inteltech (Shanghai), Ognivo-Trade LLC, Research Laboratory of Catalysis and Petrochemical Synthesis, and others.
Upon completion of the training, more than 100 participants acquired a comprehensive understanding of ESG methodologies, gained practical skills in the development and implementation of ESG strategies, and were awarded MGIMO state-recognized professional development certificates.
At the closing session, representatives of the Lake Baikal Foundation and MGIMO School of Business announced the launch of a new educational initiative in 2026, focusing on international aspects of climate regulation and biodiversity conservation.
The “Business Management Based on ESG Principles” program reaffirms the growing role of cooperation between academia and business in building professional competencies essential for the sustainable development of the economy and society.
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The Government of the Russian Federation has incorporated requirements related to the prescription of dietary supplements (DS) into the scope of state control (supervision). Resolution No. 1560 dated October 8, 2025, was published on the Legal Information Portal. Valery Afanasyev, Director of Regulatory Risk Assessment Practice at Baikal Communications Group, commented on the changes to Pharmvestnik.
The adopted resolution implements the provisions of Federal Law No. 150-FZ of June 7, 2025, which establishes new rules for the circulation of dietary supplements. The law entered into force on September 1, 2025. Under its provisions, healthcare professionals are authorized to prescribe registered dietary supplements when clinical indications exist for their use.
"The law not only allows healthcare professionals to officially prescribe dietary supplements but also sets clear limitations on their interactions with manufacturers. In particular, it prohibits receiving gifts, monetary benefits, coverage of travel expenses, and participation in entertainment events funded by companies," explained Valery Afanasyev, expert at Baikal Communications Group.
According to the new resolution, healthcare professionals are prohibited from entering into agreements for the prescription or recommendation of specific dietary supplements, as well as from receiving sample products for distribution to patients. When prescribing a treatment course, physicians are required to provide complete and accurate information regarding the prescribed products. Compliance with these requirements will be monitored by Roszdravnadzor.
According to the Ministry of Health, the adopted measures aim to enhance transparency and establish ethical standards for interactions in the field of dietary supplement prescription, aligning them more closely with pharmaceutical regulation. At the same time, as noted by the expert from Baikal Communications Group, for some companies, this will pose challenges and necessitate a reassessment of existing models of engagement with the medical community.
The resolution enters into force on October 18, 2025.
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The Russian Ministry of Health has prepared a draft resolution requiring educational institutions that offer programs in medical and pharmaceutical specialties to obtain a mandatory conclusion from Roszdravnadzor (the Federal Service for Surveillance in Healthcare). The document establishes the procedure for issuing such conclusions, evaluation criteria, grounds for refusal, and regulates the electronic submission of applications through the State Services portal. Decisions on issuing conclusions must be made within 25 working days. The public discussion of the draft will continue until October 23, 2025, and the resolution is scheduled to take effect on March 1, 2026.
According to Valery Afanasyev, Director of the Regulatory Risk Assessment Practice at Baikal Communications Group, the initiative creates a legal mechanism for controlling the quality of specialist training and will improve the transparency of educational institution licensing. The expert notes that the new requirement will serve as an additional safeguard ensuring that faculty qualifications, educational infrastructure, and practical training facilities comply with unified federal standards. This measure aims to strengthen trust in the medical and pharmaceutical education system and enhance the professional training level of graduates.
The full version of the article is available at the link.
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Eduard Voytenko, PhD in Political Science and Chief Executive Officer of Baikal Communications Group, conducted a corporate training session for the senior management of the insurance company Soglasie. The event focused on contemporary approaches to Government Relations (GR) and lobbying practices within the Russian regulatory and institutional framework.
As part of the corporate education program, the expert addressed key aspects of GR and lobbying regulation in Russia, presenting practical tools for effective corporate interaction with public authorities under evolving policy conditions. Particular attention was given to the development of constructive communication channels between businesses and regional authorities, as well as engagement with public, business, industry, expert, and academic institutions, state corporations, and development institutions.
A separate module of the training was devoted to the principal tools and methodologies of GR and lobbying, including:
- application of analytical instruments such asregulatory monitoring, political environment analysis, and regulatory risk assessment;
- development of GR strategies and stakeholder mapping;
- integration ofPR and event tools and personal networking into GR project implementation.
Baikal Communications Group continues to actively contribute to the professional community in the field of Government Relations and lobbying, sharing expertise and promoting a culture of transparent and responsible engagement between business and the state.
In the context of a rapidly evolving regulatory environment, GR competencies are becoming a critical factor in ensuring companies’ sustainable development and enhancing the efficiency of their communication and policy strategies.
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13.10.2016
The ranking is based on the results of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University students poll. According to the agreement with the Moscow International Higher Business School MIRBIS (Institute), 25 students of PolyU were on the internship in different companies in Moscow last summer. Read more…
10.10.2016
Anastasia Tsvetkova, Director for Development and International Cooperation at Baikal Communications Group, presented her vision on the potential for the EU-Russia cooperation in the field of environment.
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03.10.2016
Eduard Voytenko has been listed among the best Russian managers in the nomination “Top 250 Leaders”. Read more…
24.08.2016
The company moves closer to becoming a platform for information exchange between China, Europe, and Russia. Read more…
15.08.2016
Delegation of the European Union to Russia invited a consortium led by Baikal Communications Group to develop a strategy for the EU Study Weeks in Russia 2016-2020. Read more…
03.08.2016
Due to the expansion of business contacts in the Asian region, Baikal Communications Group develops its communication channels in the mother tongue of partners and clients. Read more…
14.07.2016
Anastasia Tsvetkova, Director for Development and International Cooperation of Baikal Communications Group, took part in the Annual Meeting of New Champions, session of the World Economic Forum also known as “Summer Davos”. Read more…
04.07.2016
In July 2016, according to the agreement with the Moscow International Higher Business School MIRBIS (Institute), Baikal Communications Group welcomed the first students from Hong Kong who will practice their skills under the curatorship of the company’s leading management team. Read more…
17.06.2016
Anastasia Tsvetkova, Director for Development and International Cooperation, will take a trip to China to attend the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2016 where she will work to bring communications spaces of Russia and world powers closer together. Read more…
24.05.2016
According to Eduard Voytenko, the upcoming Year of Ecology in Russia will not become another ceremonial event, as federal authorities are going to find out how deeply the FIG lobbyists have penetrated the All-Russia People’s Front, who preys on environmental agenda in the regions, and how political opposition exploits this topic for its point-scoring. Read more…
16.05.2016
The head of the company Eduard Voytenko contributed to the sections of the book on relations with public authorities, lobbying, and techniques for PR analysis and assessment. Read more…
11.05.2016
Kirill Tuzov was appointed Director for Political Communications and Special Projects. Read more…
10.05.2016
In a consortium with the French consulting company Sofreco, the College of Europe, and the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Baikal Communications Group is going to develop the soft power strategy for the EU in Russia. Read more…
22.04.2016
Anastasia Tsvetkova, Director for Development and International Cooperation, and Kirill Tuzov, Director for Political Communications and Special Projects, were awarded certificates No 200 and No 202 respectively. Read more…
14.04.2016
Leaders of the key working areas joined the Russian Public Relations Association. Read more…
01.04.2016
In his column for GR-NEWS, CEO of Baikal Communications Group Eduard Voytenko shared his view on lobbying in Russia. Read more…
29.03.2016
For the first time, publishers decided to specifically address the case of an election campaign on the Internet using the region where systemic opposition gained the upper hand as an example. The head of the company Eduard Voytenko described the course of the gubernatorial election campaign in the Irkutsk region. Read more…
28.03.2016
Eduard Voytenko shared his view on the situation in a number of Russian regions within the framework of an expert study by Ura.Ru. Read more…
17.03.2016
In his column for Sostav.ru, CEO of Baikal Communications Group Eduard Voytenko described the new framework of political PR in Russia. Read more…
09.03.2016
On March 1, participants of the general meeting of members of the Association of Government Relations Specialists discussed the current state of affairs in the GR community, and members of the Council finally elected senior executives of the Association. Read more…