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            [post_content] => On September 18, 2025, representatives of Baikal Communications Group participated in the IT Industry GR Summit held at the Patriot Congress and Exhibition Center as part of the International Technology Congress.
The Summit served as an important platform for dialogue between business and government, addressing strategic issues in the development of the digital economy. Baikal Communications Group contributed to shaping the professional agenda by delivering two key presentations.
Chief Executive Officer Eduard Voytenko outlined the core requirements for a modern GR professional. These include the ability to align business interests with governmental KPIs, identify emerging trends, and assess regulatory risks. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a balance between strong sector-specific expertise and soft skills in communication and influence. According to him, government relations should not be viewed as direct sales, yet they have the effect of "deferred sales," exerting a direct impact on a company’s financial performance. Special attention was devoted to educational programs, notably an advanced training course at MGIMO, as well as the development of practice-oriented formats, including case championships for students and young professionals.
Valery Afanasiev, Director of the GR and Regulatory Risk Assessment Practice, delivered a report on the transformation of analytical tools in GR and lobbying. He noted that contemporary methodologies rely on a combination of internal (analytical) and external (communication) approaches. Monitoring is moving beyond purely regulatory reviews to become a comprehensive instrument that incorporates international, political, economic, and sanctions-related factors. A key trend is the automation and digitalization of analytics, which reduces time expenditures and minimizes the risk of errors.
Baikal Communications Group has already implemented digital analytical solutions internally and intends to launch an adapted product for the market in the near future. Afanasiev underscored that the future of analytics lies in combining automation with expert evaluation: while digitalization accelerates the identification of risks and opportunities, effective engagement with them remains possible only through professional expertise and constructive dialogue with regulators.
The event was attended by representatives of major Russian companies and IT associations, including RUSSOFT, APKIT, Astra, Basalt SPO, Ostrovok, Cian, Naumen, Cyberprotect, NooSoft, among others.
Baikal Communications Group’s participation in the GR Summit reaffirmed the company’s pivotal role in advancing the institution of government relations in Russia and in strengthening professional standards of business–government interaction under conditions of global change.
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            [post_content] => Baikal Communications Group announces that the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Eduard Voitenko, has joined the Expert Club of the Center for Strategic Research (CSR).
The CSR Expert Club brings together professionals from various fields of socio-economic life who are engaged in the implementation of the Center’s analytical and research projects. Its members contribute to shaping expert positions on key issues of economic development, business, entrepreneurship, and the non-profit sector, as well as participating in discussions on state policy priorities.
Membership in the Club provides an opportunity for direct involvement in the preparation of analytical materials and research initiatives aimed at developing solutions to the most pressing challenges and industry trends.
For Baikal Communications Group, participation in the CSR expert community represents a step toward further strengthening professional engagement and contributing to the development of strategic solutions vital for business, government, and society.
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Baikal Communications Group announces that The 3rd Corporate Government Relations Forum has been moved to February 5, 2026. This decision was made in response to requests from participants and speakers and establishes the forum as an annual event in early February. This timing allows the forum to be naturally integrated into the start of the business season and to provide a highly relevant agenda for the professional community.
The 3rd Corporate Government Relations Forum is a closed discussion platform bringing together representatives of the corporate sector, government authorities, and experts. The event provides a unique space to discuss key issues and exchange effective practices for business-government interaction.
Key objectives of the forum:


 	
Development and strengthening of the GR function within companies;
 	
Consolidation of the professional community amid global changes;
 	
Exchange of tools and strategies for effective interaction with government.

Rescheduling the forum to early February ensures its integration into the beginning of the business season, when companies form their strategic agendas, and guarantees the relevance of content for GR professionals considering new regulatory trends.
Key topics for the 2026 Forum:


 	
Regulatory trends 2025–2026;
 	
GR and national priorities: the role of business in economic policy;
 	
CEOs’ perspectives on corporate GR;
 	
Foreign business in Russia: challenges and engagement scenarios;
 	
Development of the GR profession: talent, education, institutions;
 	
GR in the context of digitalization: transformation of tools and approaches.

The forum will conclude with an evening cocktail and networking session, offering participants an opportunity for informal discussions and strengthening professional connections.
Registration and participation inquiries: grandlobbying@b-c-g.ru
Baikal Communications Group organizes the forum, bringing together the professional community to discuss the current agenda and develop strategic solutions, ensuring the effectiveness and high value of each project.
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Baikal Communications Group has entered into a partnership with the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia (AmCham) — a key business association that unites international companies and provides a solid foundation for constructive dialogue between the business community, political institutions, and the governments of the United States and Russia.

For us, partnership with AmCham means:


 	
integration into a global network of business leaders influencing the development of the economic environment;
 	
the opportunity to participate in shaping strategic solutions that ensure a sustainable future for international business;
 	
promoting the values of transparency, accountability, and long-term partnership on the international stage.

Baikal Communications Group will actively engage in AmCham initiatives, fostering mutual understanding and advancing business dialogue that opens new opportunities for companies in an ever-changing world.
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Baikal Communications Group has launched its third expert study of the government relations (GR) industry. For the first time, the focus is on the perspectives of CEOs, presidents, and other top executives regarding business-government communications.
The project is being implemented in collaboration with a team of sociologists. The study has already received support from the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) and the Center for Eurasian Cooperation (CEC), which have invited their member companies to take the survey.
The primary goal of the study is to identify the key expectations of company leadership regarding the GR function, to document trends in the profession’s development, and to assess the degree of GR integration into corporate strategic management.
Baikal Communications Group previously conducted studies in 2021 and 2024, which marked the first attempts at a systematic analysis of GR and lobbying in Russia through collaboration with practicing professionals. Over 250 experts from the corporate sector, business associations, and consulting firms shared their views. These data formed the basis for describing working models, objectives, tools, and the specific characteristics of GR and lobbying in Russia.
The first study (2021) focused on the internal structure of the GR function and the profile of GR professionals. It recorded approaches to building GR teams, channels of interaction with the state, recruitment methods, and performance evaluation tools. The second study (2024) reflected the impact of geopolitical changes, the rise in regulatory risks, and the growing need for legal regulation of GR and lobbying. It also revealed the demand for specialized educational programs and outlined the specifics of business–government interaction via external consultants.
In 2025, Baikal Communications Group is turning its attention to how GR and lobbying are perceived by top executives. The survey examines:


 	
the structure and level of formalization of the GR function;
 	
the priorities company leadership assigns to GR departments;
 	
the extent of CEO involvement in GR activities;
 	
the role of external consultants in addressing GR and lobbying challenges;
 	
effectiveness criteria and approaches to strategic planning in GR;
 	
company plans for developing the function in the coming years, and much more.

Studying the views of top management is especially important: decisions made at the top level determine the priorities of government interaction, resource allocation, and the long-term strategy of GR activity. This study aims to contribute to the formation of GR standards, the development of dialogue between business and government, and the strengthening of the profession’s institutional framework in Russia.
The study’s results will be published in leading business media outlets and presented at the annual Corporate GR Forum in December 2025.
To participate in the survey, please fill out the questionnaire. You may also opt for an in-person interview or provide an expert comment for the analytical report. For any questions, including interview participation, please contact us at msk@b-c-g.ru.
More information on the results of previous GR industry studies is available at the following link.
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