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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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21.11.2017
Moscow International Higher Business School MIRBIS interviewed 24 students from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, who did internship at partner companies in Moscow in the summer of 2017. According to the survey, Baikal Communications Group got 5 of 5 possible points for the second time in a row. Read more…
28.09.2017
Eduard Voytenko has been listed once again among best Russian managers in the nomination “Top 250 Leaders”. Read more…
17.09.2017
Eduard Voytenko, CEO at Baikal Communications Group, in his interview with GR-News shared his views on the lobbying market in Russia, told about GR educational projects run by the company, and explained why Chinese communication market today represents a capacious niche for the development of Baikal Communications Group. Read more…
24.08.2017
Baikal Communications Group, the first Russian company to enter Chinese communications consulting market and open two offices in the country — in Xiamen and Hong Kong, signed a cooperation agreement with Strategic Public Relations Group (SPRG). Read more…
25.07.2017
CEO of Baikal Communications Group Eduard Voytenko gave an interview to the Urban Report magazine where he spoke about a wide range of management challenges arising in the process of creating favorable urban environment in Russian metropolitan cities. Read more…
15.07.2017
Anastasia Tsvetkova, Director for Development and International Cooperation at Baikal Communications Group took part in the conference section on a dialogue with the authorities for nonprofit organizations. Read more…
26.06.2017
A forum for political strategists and specialists in the electoral domain took place on June 22-23 at the conference hall the Alfa hotel in Izmailovo. Read more…
18.05.2017
We invite you to take a short survey from Global Shapers and share your opinion on political, social and economic topics concerning regional and global agendas. Read more…
05.05.2017
Cyrill Tuzov, Director for Political Communications and Special Projects at Baikal Communications Group talked to GR News on the quality of regional political communications in digital environment and warned about the risks of the upcoming elections. Read more…
20.04.2017
From 26 June to August 4, 2017, following the agreement with the Moscow International Higher Business School (MIRBIS), Baikal Communications Group will place young specialists from Hong Kong. Read more…
13.03.2017
Zhanna Vedrenne has been appointed new Director of the representative office in Paris. She will continue to expand partner network in Western Europe and will guarantee the company’s presence at specialized events. But her main task will be developing the international activity of Baikal Communications Group and increasing the pool of cross-border communication projects in non-profit and corporate segments. Read more…
10.03.2017
Kirill Tuzov, Director for political communications and special projects at Baikal Communications Group reported on the challenges for regional mass media during the election and political campaigns at the Strategic Session of All-republic and Local Mass Media “Media Development in the Republic of Dagestan”. Read more…
13.02.2017
For the third year in a row, Eduard Voytenko, CEO at Baikal Communications Group, will be giving a one-term author’s course at the PR Department of the Faculty of International Journalism at MGIMO. Read more…
01.02.2017
Eduard Voytenko, CEO of Baikal Communications Group gave a talk entitled “Information support for the project activities of the Republic of Dagestan” at the meeting of the Council on Sustainable Development and Priority Projects of the Republic of Dagestan under the head of the Republic of Dagestan as a permanent member of the Council. Read more…
26.12.2016
At the end of the year extraordinary for the Russian and international politics the community of leading Russian political consultants and strategists announced the winners of the Russian Association of Public Relations (RASO) prize the Hamburg Reckoning. Read more…
12.12.2016
Anastasia Tsvetkova, director for development and international cooperation at Baikal Communications Group gave a plenary talk at the annual conference of the Russian Association for Public Relations (RASO). Read more…
09.12.2016
Kirill Tuzov, Director for Political Communications and Special Projects, took part in the workshop “Organization of Interaction with the Media”, the 9th all-Russian scientific and practical conference with the international participation “Health and quality — 2016”. Read more…
06.12.2016
The Lake Baikal Foundation for Environmental Applications and Research was established on November 22, 2016. The Foundation aims to deliver its assistance to academic institutions, protected areas, and other entities, interested in the preservation of Lake Baikal and its natural area. Read more…
01.12.2016
Baikal Communications Group signed the Memorandum on Coordination and Cooperation with the PR Department of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO University). Read more…
18.11.2016
Anastasia Tsvetkova, Director for Development and International Cooperation of Baikal Communications Group, looked into the best and innovative practices of socially responsible business. Read more…