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[post_content] => In 2025, the second book prepared by specialists from Baikal Communications Group on the issues of business-government interaction was published by the "Alpina PRO" publishing house. To purchase the book follow the link.
The authors of the new book “Regulation of GR and Lobbying in Russia: Status Quo or the Search for New Solutions” are
Eduard Voytenko, PhD in Political Science, CEO of Baikal Communications Group, and
Anastasia Parfenchikova, PhD in Law, Partner at the company.
The book is dedicated to the issue of regulating GR and lobbying activities in Russia. The authors discuss the prerequisites, potential methods, and prospects for regulating the industry in the country. Particular emphasis is placed on the potential advantages and limitations of legal and ethical regulation of the sector.
The book will help readers to answer the following questions:
- Does Russian legislation provide a legal basis for private-public interaction?
- Is there a need for a special law on lobbying?
- What foreign examples of lobbying regulation are most effective?
- Should the professional community develop ethical standards for its work?
This is the second book dedicated to the pressing issues of interaction with government authorities from the team of Baikal Communications Group. The
first book, "Lobbying and GR: Concepts, Functions, Tools," discussed key concepts, principles, functions, tasks, and tools of GR and lobbying activities.
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[post_content] => In 2025 the GR Lab, organized by Baikal Communications Group in collaboration with the Eurasian Cooperation Center (ECC), starts its work. It is a series of two-day intensive courses, where participants will have the opportunity to master and improve skills in representing and promoting interests in government bodies at both federal and regional levels, as well as in the international arena, including the supranational space of the EAEU.
The course is aimed at the corporate sector – from companies CEOs to specialized professionals. Additionally, specialists in public relations, investor relations, HR professionals, NGO representatives, and experts seeking to acquire relevant competencies are invited to participate.
The scientific director of the new educational program is Eduard Voytenko, Ph.D. in political science, CEO of Baikal Communications Group and Edward's East Strategies.
The course program includes the following thematic blocks:
- Communication between business and government authorities in the context of geopolitical turbulence.
- Work with business and industry associations, expert and scientific organizations, state corporations, and development institutions.
- Studying internal GR and lobbying tools: monitoring and analyzing the regulatory environment, preparing GR strategies, industry and legal expertise of draft laws and other regulations.
- Studying external GR and lobbying tools: using personal contacts, written communication with stakeholders, PR tools, event management tools, and more.
- Features of interaction with the Eurasian Economic Commission.
- Analysis of real GR and lobbying cases.
The course instructors will be professionals from Russian and international companies in the real economy sector, as well as government representatives. A feature of the program will be a master class on assessing the economic efficiency of a company's GR block.
The course will take place at the Eurasian Cooperation Center – a non-profit organization whose missions include strengthening economic ties between countries and providing comprehensive support to Russian companies, including market expansion.
The start date of the next course: February 14-15, 2025. Location: ECC office, Milyutinsky Lane 10, Building 1.
Corporate training and the creation of a program focusing on specific industries are possible (to be discussed separately).
More information, including how to register for the course, can be found via the
link.
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[post_content] => The second “Corporate GR” forum organized by Baikal Communications Group took place on December 5, 2024. During the event, the company presented an analytical
review of the key trends in business regulation for 2024-2025.
The target audience for the study includes both Russian and foreign companies. The overview aims to understand the general vectors and dynamics of changes in state policy in Russia, as well as its impact on business and society.
In an article published in RBC, Baikal Communications Group described 12 major regulatory trends that influence business, shaping key risks and opportunities for them, based on the previously prepared review.
Summing up the year 2024, experts from Baikal Communications Group noted that the Russian government demonstrated adaptability to work under sanctions pressure. As a result, there has been a debate about the near completion of the crisis regulation phase and a shift toward a more long-term and stable policy. However, in practice, the actions of regulators are still largely determined by crisis management goals, and opportunities for predicting changes remain limited.
The number of regulatory opportunities for business remains limited, but flexibility and the ability to engage in dialogue with the government through GR tools can become a significant competitive advantage for companies. Cooperation with regulators, focusing on key economic trends, and investing in localization and technologies will allow businesses not only to minimize risks but also to unlock new growth opportunities. In the context of a changing regulatory environment, this becomes not just a strategy but a necessity.
You can read the full version of the article by following the
link.
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[post_content] => On December 7, 2024, a ceremony was held in the "Lomonosov" cluster to honor the winners of the Moscow Government's Environmental Protection and Nature Conservation Award. The award recognizes specialists and volunteers of the best environmental projects. The competition has been held for over 20 years with the support of the Moscow Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection.
The projects were evaluated in categories such as "Environmental Literacy," "Environmental Education," "Environmental Volunteering," "Digitalization of Environmental Solutions," and "Green and Nature-like Solutions." The total prize fund amounted to nine million rubles.
During the awards ceremony, lectures were delivered by invited experts.
Anastasia Tsvetkova, a partner of the International Communications and CSR practice at Baikal Communications Group, opened the event. She spoke to the awardees and guests about the national development goals of the Russian Federation, the results of the national project "Ecology," and the key directions of the new national project "Environmental Well-being."
During her speech, Anastasia Tsvetkova shared information about the existing support measures for environmental initiatives that can benefit both non-profit organizations and entrepreneurs. She also summarized the criteria for selecting partners in environmental projects and shared the practices of the "Lake Baikal" Foundation in building dialogue with government authorities and fundraising.
The recording of the ceremony is available via the
link.
More details about the award and its results can be found on the
official website.
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[post_content] => The year 2024 in Russia was marked by a significant number of regulatory changes that affected both individual sectors and Russian and foreign businesses. Some trends that began this year will continue to be observed in 2025.
At the Forum "Corporate GR"
held on December 5, 2024, the Baikal Communication Group presented an analytical overview of the main trends in business regulation for 2024–2025.
The overview aims to provide a deeper understanding of the general vectors of the legislative activity of regulatory authorities, the dynamics of changes in key areas of government policy, and their impact on business and society.
- The document answers the following questions:
- Which regulatory trends of 2024 have become dominant?
- What processes and events are associated with these regulatory trends?
- Which regulatory trends may continue into 2025?
- How will the approaches to regulatory policy established in 2024 develop next year?
In preparing the overview, both already adopted regulatory legal acts and legislative initiatives currently in development were studied, as well as key discussions between businesses and government bodies in both public and non-public contexts. Each trend in the review is illustrated with specific legislative decisions or initiatives.
The full version of the document in russian and english languages is available at the
link.
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17.04.2023
On April 15, MGIMO completed the 11th round of the advanced training program “GR and lobbying in Business and Nonprofit Sector”, implemented by Baikal Communications Group in cooperation with the School of Business and International Proficiency. Read more…
13.02.2023
In December 2022 Baikal Communications Group became a part of Russian-Kazakh Business Council. Read more…
01.02.2023
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21.12.2022
In December 2022 Baikal Communications Group became a part of Russian-Uzbek Business Council. Read more…
19.12.2022
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13.12.2022
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27.11.2022
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11.11.2022
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On October 29, MGIMO completed the ninth round of the advanced training program “GR and lobbying in Business and Nonprofit Sector”, implemented by Baikal Communications Group in cooperation with the School of Business and International Proficiency. 32 students received certificates of advanced training. Read more…
24.10.2022
Alpina PRO Publishing company has released the book called “Lobbying and GR: concepts, functions, tools” which is dedicated to the business-state interaction issues. Read more…
03.08.2022
The Foundation established by the company took part in the meeting on Sustainable Development of the Ministry of Economic Development Expert Council. Read more…
15.07.2022
The RASO Award was established by the RASO General Meeting decision in 2021. The goal of the Award is to popularize approaches to solving complex and extraordinary communication tasks directly related to business efficiency and their long–term reputation impact. Read more…
07.07.2022
Director of International Communications and CSR practice became a member of the Council of the main Master’s degree program “International Relations in the Post-Soviet Space”. Read more…
05.07.2022
Anastasia Tsvetkova conducted a module on corporate social responsibility for second-year students studying in the “Global Challenge Management” and “Crisis Management” programs.
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27.06.2022
Anastasia Tsvetkova, Director of the International Communications and CSR Practice at Baikal Communications Group, joined the updated Expert Council of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives. Read more…
16.05.2022
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05.05.2022
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