news archive - 2020

25.12.2020 :: Leonid Limonov and Marina Nesena Participated in the 4th Russian Economic Congress (December 21-25, Moscow)

Leonid Limonov, Director-Coordinator for Research Programmes, and Marina Nesena, Senior Researcher at ANO ICSER Leontief Centre, participated in the 4th Russian Economic Congress, which was held online via Zoom on December 21-25. Congress organizers: New Economic Association (NEA), Institute of Economics RAS, Faculty of Economics and Moscow School of Economics at Lomonosov Moscow State University.

24.12.2020 :: Irina Karelina Participated in the Online Meeting of the Public Council on Small Business Development under the Governor of St. Petersburg

On December 24, Director-General Irina Karelina participated in the online meeting of the Public Council on small business development under the Governor of St. Petersburg. The meeting presented the report on the activities of the Public Council for 2017-2020. Elena Tsereteli has been re-elected as the Council Chair for a new term of four years.

16.12.2020 :: The Regular Meeting of Joint Interdisciplinary Seminar "Economy and Society"

On December 16, the regular meeting of joint interdisciplinary seminar "Economy and Society" of ICSER Leontief Centre, Sociological Institute of RAS and Higher School of Economics was held. The seminars are supported by the Partner — RNG Joint Stock Company.

15.12.2020 :: Series of Seminars “Economics and Culture”

In May-December 2020, the series of eight seminars “Economics and Culture” was held in St. Petersburg.

09.12.2020 :: The Regular Meeting of Joint Interdisciplinary Seminar "Economy and Society"

On December 9, the regular meeting of joint interdisciplinary seminar "Economy and Society" of ICSER Leontief Centre, Sociological Institute of RAS and Higher School of Economics was held. The seminars are supported by the Partner — RNG Joint Stock Company.

08.12.2020 :: Overview of Key Events and Decisions of the European Union Regional Policy

Interdepartmental research group of the Leontief Centre has prepared the November issue of the EU regional policy review. The main objective of the reviews is tracking key events and decisions of the EU regional policy.

08.12.2020 :: Boris Zhikharevich Participated in a Scientific Seminar on Intellectual History Chaired by Andrei Zorin (The Moscow School of Social and Economic Sciences)

On December 8, Boris Zhikharevich, Director of Resource Centre for Strategic Planning under Leontief Centre, participated in the scientific seminar on intellectual history chaired by Andrei Zorin, The Moscow School of Social and Economic Sciences, as a discussant for the presentation “Changing Milestones in Strategic Planning. Internal Logic and External Triggers in Retrospective Context”.

03.12.2020 :: Irina Karelina Participated in the 13th Meeting of the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Monitoring Committee and in the 3rd Meeting of the Joint Programming Committee

On December 2-3, Director-General Irina Karelina participated in the 13th Meeting of the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Monitoring Committee and in the 3rd Meeting of the Joint Programming Committee. The meetings were held online.

01.12.2020 :: The Regular Meeting of Joint Interdisciplinary Seminar "Economy and Society"

On December 1, the regular meeting of joint interdisciplinary seminar "Economy and Society" of ICSER Leontief Centre, Sociological Institute of RAS and Higher School of Economics was held. The seminars are supported by the Partner — RNG Joint Stock Company.

27.11.2020 :: Leonid Limonov Spoke at the Annual Scientific Conference on Cultural Policy, Economics and Sociology of the Cycle “Sorochkin Readings”

On November 27, Leonid Limonov, Director-Coordinator for Research Programmes, participated in the annual scientific conference on cultural policy, economics and sociology of the cycle “Sorochkin Readings” and gave a presentation “Cultural Heritage of Small-Sized Cities of Russia”.

26.11.2020 :: Leonid Limonov Spoke at the Plenary Session of the 3rd International Scientific and Practical Conference “Spatial Development of Territories”

On November 26, Leonid Limonov, Director-Coordinator for Research Programmes, took part in the 3rd International Scientific and Practical Conference “Spatial Development of Territories” and gave a presentation “Development of Regional Studies in Russia: on the Regional Studies Association, International Journals and Textbooks” at the plenary session.

25.11.2020 :: The Regular Meeting of Joint Interdisciplinary Seminar "Economy and Society"

On November 25, the regular meeting of joint interdisciplinary seminar "Economy and Society" of ICSER Leontief Centre, Sociological Institute of RAS and Higher School of Economics was held. The seminars are supported by the Partner — RNG Joint Stock Company.

20.11.2020 :: Leonid Limonov Took Part in the Seminar “On Strategic Spatial Planning of the Republic of Karelia with Regard to the Expansion of (Karelian) Territories in the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation”

On November 20, Leonid Limonov, Director-Coordinator for Research Programmes, took part in the seminar “On Strategic Spatial Planning of the Republic of Karelia with Regard to the Expansion of (Karelian) Territories in the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation” and gave a presentation “Modern Trends in Territorial Strategic Planning (Foreign Experience)”. The seminar was organized by the Government of the Republic of Karelia.

19.11.2020 :: The Online Seminar “Meeting of the Seas” Was Held

On November 19, the online seminar “Meeting of the Seas” was held. The seminar focused on the experience of working in various Interreg programmes, including the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme, in order to prepare Russia’s participation in the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme 2021-2027.

12.11.2020 :: Leontief Centre Researchers Took Part in the 7th International GSOM Emerging Markets Conference 2020, St. Petersburg

On November 12, Leonid Limonov, Director-Coordinator for Research Programmes, Nina Oding, Head of Research Department, Lev Savulkin, Senior Researcher, and Andrey Yushkov, Researcher, took part in the 7th International GSOM Emerging Markets Conference 2020 (Track “Public sector issues: On Improving Effectiveness and Increasing Efficiency in the Public Sector”), St. Petersburg. The Conference has been organized by Graduate School of Management of St. Petersburg University.

11.11.2020 :: The Regular Meeting of Joint Interdisciplinary Seminar "Economy and Society"

On November 11, the regular meeting of joint interdisciplinary seminar "Economy and Society" of ICSER Leontief Centre, Sociological Institute of RAS and Higher School of Economics was held. The seminars are supported by the Partner — RNG Joint Stock Company.

09.11.2020 :: Panel Session “Diversity and Inequality in Urban and Regional Development”

On November 5-7, the panel session “Diversity and Inequality in Urban and Regional Development” was held as part of the St. Petersburg International Conference on Inequality and Diversity (IDC 2020). The panel session has been organized by Leonid Limonov, Director-Coordinator for Research Programmes, jointly with the Regional Studies Association (RSA) Russia Division.

06.11.2020 :: RSA Russia Division Meeting

On November 6, the meeting of the Regional Studies Association (RSA) Russia Division was held. Leonid Limonov, Director-Coordinator for Research Programmes, ICSER Leontief Centre, has been re-elected as the RSA Russia Division Chair. The meeting approved the report about the RSA Russia Division’s work during the past period and discussed future plans.

06.11.2020 :: RSA Global Webinar Series

The Regional Studies Association (RSA) is running the webinar series “RSA Global” that aims to bring together the Regional Studies communities from around the globe. On November 6, the RSA Global session took place in Russia, organized and chaired by Leonid Limonov, Director-Coordinator for Research Programmes, ICSER Leontief Centre.

05.11.2020 :: Leonid Limonov Took Part in the St. Petersburg International Conference on Inequality and Diversity (IDC 2020)

On November 5, Leonid Limonov, Director-Coordinator for Research Programmes, took part in the St. Petersburg International Conference on Inequality and Diversity (IDC 2020). The Conference was held online.

03.11.2020 :: Strategic Planning Leaders Forum Online Stage Completed

On October 20-30, online stage of the XIX Annual Strategic Planning Leaders Forum of the Regions and Cities of Russia: Reality 2020 and Agenda for the Next Decade (Strategic Planning Leaders Forum 2020-2021) was held.

31.10.2020 :: Olga Iakimenko Took Part in the Investors Club Meeting Held in the Town of Tarusa

On October 31, Olga Iakimenko, Head of Internet Projects and Marketing Communications, took part in the Investors Club meeting. The meeting took place in the town of Tarusa and was attended by the Governor of the Kaluga Region Vladislav Shapsha.

30.10.2020 :: Irina Karelina Participated in the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Joint Programming Committee Task Force online meetings

On October 29-30, Director-General Irina Karelina participated in the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Joint Programming Committee Task Force online meetings.

30.10.2020 :: Irina Karelina Took Part in the General Meeting of Founding Members of ANO “Strategic Partnership “North-West”

On October 30, Director-General Irina Karelina took part in the General Meeting of Founding Members of ANO “Strategic Partnership “North-West”.

21.10.2020 :: The Regular Meeting of Joint Interdisciplinary Seminar "Economy and Society"

On October 21, the regular meeting of joint interdisciplinary seminar "Economy and Society" of ICSER Leontief Centre, Sociological Institute of RAS and Higher School of Economics was held. The seminars are supported by the Partner — RNG Joint Stock Company.

16.10.2020 :: Irina Karelina and Leonid Limonov Took Part in the ARETT Online Conference

On October 16, the Director-General Irina Karelina and the Director-Coordinator for Research Programmes Leonid Limonov took part in the Association of Russian Economic Think-Tanks (ARETT) online conference “Russia’s Economic Development after the Coronavirus Pandemic” (Moscow) and in the annual meeting of the ARETT members.

16.10.2020 :: Leonid Limonov Has Been Honored as the ARETT Medal Laureate “In Recognition of Research in Economic Analysis”

Leonid Limonov, Director-Coordinator for Research Programmes, has been awarded the Association of Russian Economic Think-Tanks (ARETT) Medal “In Recognition of Research in Economic Analysis”.

16.10.2020 :: Irina Karelina Participated in the Online General Meeting of Association of Russian Economic Think-Tanks (ARETT)

On October 16, Director-General Irina Karelina participated in the online General Meeting of ARETT where she has been re-elected to the Board.

09.10.2020 :: Irina Karelina Participated in the Expanded Online Meeting of the Public Council on Small Business Development under the Governor of St. Petersburg

On October 9, Director-General Irina Karelina participated in the expanded online meeting of the Public Council on small business development under the Governor of St. Petersburg. The meeting, attended by the Governor of St. Petersburg Alexander Beglov, reviewed the report on the activities of the Public Council for the second half of 2020.

08.10.2020 :: Overview of Key Events and Decisions of the European Union Regional Policy

Interdepartmental research group of the Leontief Centre has prepared the September issue of the EU regional policy review. The main objective of the reviews is tracking key events and decisions of the EU regional policy.

06.10.2020 :: Irina Karelina and Elena Belova Participated in the Online Workshop “Common Road Map for COOPERATION in BSR: Joint actions for Sustainable Region”

On October 6, the Director-General Irina Karelina and the Secretary General, Head of Development Department Elena Belova participated in the online workshop “Common Road Map for COOPERATION in BSR: Joint actions for Sustainable Region”.

05.10.2020 :: Analytical Overview "The Socio-Economic Situation in St. Petersburg"

Employees of the Leontief Centre have prepared the regular issue of the General Overview of Socio-Economic Situation in St. Petersburg, №166.

30.09.2020 :: The Regular Meeting of Joint Interdisciplinary Seminar "Economy and Society"

On September 30, the regular meeting of joint interdisciplinary seminar "Economy and Society" of ICSER Leontief Centre, Sociological Institute of RAS and Higher School of Economics was held. Andrey Belykh, Leading Research Fellow of RANEPA, Member of the Board of Directors of the Group of Companies “Russian Investments”, made a report entitled "Lend-Lease and the Victory (to the 75th Anniversary of the Soviet Union’s Victory in the Great Patriotic War)". The seminars are supported by the Partner — RNG Joint Stock Company.

30.09.2020 :: Article by Nina Oding “SMEs in the Economy of Russia: Regional and Industry Aspects” Published

The article entitled “SMEs in the Economy of Russia: Regional and Industry Aspects” by the Head of Research Department Nina Oding has been published in the conference proceedings “The Importance of SMEs as Innovators of Sustainable Inclusive Employment. New Evidence from Regional and Local Labour Markets” (Christa Larsen, Jenny Kipper, Alfons Schmid, Marco Ricceri (Eds.), Rainer Hampp Verlag. Augsburg, Munchen 2020, pp.159-177.

24.09.2020 :: Sergey Vasiliev Took Part in the Discussion of the Article “Money from the Past. What Had To Be Done with Soviet Bank Deposits” Previously Published on the Carnegie Moscow Center Website

On September 24, Sergey Vasiliev, Academic Supervisor of ICSER Leontief Centre, took part in the discussion of the article “Money from the Past. What Had To Be Done with Soviet Bank Deposits” previously published on the Carnegie Moscow Center website.

24.09.2020 :: Irina Karelina Participated in the Online Joint Programming Committee Task Force Meeting of Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme

On September 23-24, Director-General Irina Karelina participated in the online Joint Programming Committee Task Force Meeting of Interreg Baltic Sea Programme.

23.09.2020 :: The Regular Meeting of Joint Interdisciplinary Seminar "Economy and Society"

On September 23, the regular meeting of joint interdisciplinary seminar "Economy and Society" of ICSER Leontief Centre, Sociological Institute of RAS and Higher School of Economics was held. Daniil Kotsyubinsky, SPbU, made a report entitled "Relevant Dead Ends of the Modernization Myth. Modernization as a Civilization-Destructive Factor".

18.09.2020 :: Nina Oding Participated in the Virtual Conference “The Importance of SMEs as Innovators of Sustainable Inclusive Employment in Times of pandemic and Beyond”

On September 17-18, the Virtual Conference “The Importance of SMEs as Innovators of Sustainable Inclusive Employment in Times of pandemic and Beyond” hosted by EURISPES Rome, Italy and IWAK of the GOETHE University Frankfurt am Main, Germany was held as part of the European Network on Regional Labour Market Monitoring (EN RLMM).

17.09.2020 :: Leonid Limonov Participated in the ARETT Dispute Club on the Topic of “How Are the Economies of Russia’s Cities Going Through the Crisis?”

On September 17, the Director-Coordinator for Research Programmes Leonid Limonov debated at the Association of Russian Economic Think-Tanks (ARETT) Dispute Club on the topic of “How Are the Economies of Russia’s Cities Going Through the Crisis?”.

11.09.2020 :: Sergey Vasiliev to Deliver the Presentation “Early Modernization in China during the Song Dynasty”

On September 11, 18:00, Sergey Vasiliev, Dr. Sc. (Econ.), Academic Supervisor of ICSER Leontief Centre, will be delivering the presentation entitled “Early Modernization in China during the Song Dynasty”. The webinar is organized by the Center for Modernization Studies at the European University at St. Petersburg.

08.09.2020 :: Overview of Key Events and Decisions of the European Union Regional Policy

Interdepartmental research group of the Leontief Centre has prepared the August issue of the EU regional policy review. The main objective of the reviews is tracking key events and decisions of the EU regional policy.

25.08.2020 :: Olga Iakimenko Co-Organized and Moderated the Online Transport Summer School Held in the Game of Goals Business Game Format

On August 17-25, Olga Iakimenko, Head of Internet Projects and Marketing Communications, co-organized and moderated the Online Transport Summer School. The school was held in the Game of Goals business game format. Organizers: Green Mobility International Partnership Initiative, ICSER Leontief Centre, Kazakh-German University.

24.08.2020 :: Article by Sergey Vasiliev Published on the Carnegie Moscow Center Website

On August 24, the article entitled “Money from the Past. What Had To Be Done with Soviet Bank Deposits” by Sergey Vasiliev, Academic Supervisor of ICSER Leontief Centre, has been published on the Carnegie Moscow Center website.

19.08.2020 :: Overview of Key Events and Decisions of the European Union Regional Policy

Interdepartmental research group of the Leontief Centre has prepared the July issue of the EU regional policy review. The main objective of the reviews is tracking key events and decisions of the EU regional policy.

19.08.2020 :: Article by Leonid Limonov and Marina Nesena Published in the Regional Policy and Practice Journal

The article entitled “Impact of Ethno-Demographic Structure of the Population on Performance of the Russian Regions” by Leonid Limonov, Director-Coordinator for Research Programmes, and Marina Nesena, Researcher at ANO ICSER Leontief Centre, has been published in the Regional Science Policy and Practice Journal (2020, No. 4).

17.08.2020 :: Irina Karelina Took Part in the Board Meeting of Association of Russian Economic Think-Tanks (ARETT)

On August 17, Director-General Irina Karelina took part in the online Board Meeting of Association of Russian Economic Think-Tanks (ARETT).

29.07.2020 :: Review of the Quality of Risk and Threat Analysis in Socio- Economic Development Strategies for the Federal Subjects of Russia Prepared

The Resource Centre for Strategic Planning under Leontief Centre has prepared the review of the quality of risk and threat analysis in socio-economic development strategies for the federal subjects of Russia (June 2020).

21.07.2020 :: Proceedings of the XIXth Annual International Conference of the Cycle “Leontief Readings” – “Economics and Sociology” Published

The proceedings of the XIXth Annual International Conference of the Cycle “Leontief Readings” – “Economics and Sociology” have been published. Editor – Andrey Zaostrovtsev, Senior Research Fellow at ICSER Leontief Centre. The conference took place on 14-15 February 2020 in St. Petersburg and focused on institutional economic theory and sociology.

18.07.2020 :: Analytical Overview "The Socio-Economic Situation in St. Petersburg"

Employees of the Leontief Centre have prepared the regular issue of the General Overview of Socio-Economic Situation in St. Petersburg, №165.

17.07.2020 :: Leontief Centre – AV Group Consortium Held a Strategic Session “Diagnosis Results, Strategic Vision and Mechanisms for Implementing the Gelendzhik City Strategy 2030”

On July 16-17, in Gelendzhik, the Leontief Centre – AV Group Consortium held the two-day strategic session “Diagnosis Results, Strategic Vision and Mechanisms for Implementing the Gelendzhik City Strategy 2030” as part of the ongoing development of the Strategy for Socio-Economic Development of Gelendzhik.

16.07.2020 :: Overview of Key Events and Decisions of the European Union Regional Policy

Interdepartmental research group of the Leontief Centre has prepared the June issue of the EU regional policy review. The main objective of the reviews is tracking key events and decisions of the EU regional policy.

10.07.2020 :: Leontief Centre Experts Took Part in the Preparation of the Review “Who is the Market Leader in Strategy Development?”

The Director of the Resource Centre for Strategic Planning under Leontief Centre Boris Zhikharevich and the Researcher at ICSER Leontief Centre Taras Pribyshin took part in the preparation of the review “Who is the Market Leader in Strategy Development?” (No. 12) for the first half of 2020. The review is published on the StratPlan.ru website.

09.07.2020 :: Leontief Centre Experts Have Become Members of the Strategic Planning Leaders Forum 2020 Programme Committee

The composition of the Strategic Planning Leaders Forum 2020 Programme Committee has been approved. The Committee includes experts from ICSER Leontief Centre. The Forum will take place in St. Petersburg, 26-27 October 2020. This year’s Forum main theme is Reality 2020 and Agenda for the Next Decade. The Forum Programme will include over 30 events tied to the Forum’s five thematic lines.

06.07.2020 :: The Journal “Region: Economics and Sociology” Published a Review of the Textbook “Urban Studies. Urban Economics, Development and Governance”

The Journal “Region: Economics and Sociology” has published the review of the textbook “Urban Studies. Urban Economics, Development and Governance”. The textbook was prepared by the team of experts of ICSER Leontief Centre and the teachers of the Higher School of Economics and other universities under the general editorship of Leonid Limonov.

03.07.2020 :: Leontief Centre Interns

In January-June 2020, 63 students of the Higher School of Economics St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg State University, and St. Petersburg State University of Economics underwent internship at the Leontief Centre.

30.06.2020 :: Leontief Centre Chair at HSE St. Petersburg: Annual Report 2019-2020 Posted on the Website

The report on the activities of the Leontief Centre Chair at HSE St. Petersburg in 2019-2020 academic year is posted on the Leontief Centre website.

29.06.2020 :: Irina Karelina Took Part in the Jury of the Final Stage of the Student Workshop Held as Part of the Online School of Economic Analysis

On June 29, the Director-General of ICSER Leontief Centre Irina Karelina took part in the jury of the final stage of the Student Workshop, which was held as part of the Online School of Economic Analysis. Five finalists, whose works had been recognized as the best during the qualifying stage, presented their research projects to the jury composed of the School of Economic Analysis experts and the members of the Association of Russian Economic Think Tanks (ARETT).

25.06.2020 :: CJSC ICSER Leontief Centre Annual Report 2019 Posted on the Website

The report on the activities of the CJSC ICSER Leontief Centre in 2019 is posted on the Leontief Centre website.

23.06.2020 :: The Regular Meeting of Joint Interdisciplinary Seminar "Economy and Society"

On June 23, the regular meeting of joint interdisciplinary seminar "Economy and Society" of ICSER Leontief Centre, Sociological Institute of RAS and Higher School of Economics was held. The seminar took place via video conference.

22.06.2020 :: The Overview of the XIXth Annual International Conference of the Cycle “Leontief Readings” by Andrey Zaostrovtsev Published in the Voprosy Teoreticheskoy Ekonomiki (Theoretical Economics) Journal (2020, No. 2)

The overview of the XIXth Annual International Conference of the Cycle “Leontief Readings” – “Economics and Sociology” (14-15 February 2020, St. Petersburg) by the Senior Research Fellow Andrey Zaostrovtsev has been published in the Voprosy Teoreticheskoy Ekonomiki (Theoretical Economics) Journal (2020, No. 2).

20.06.2020 :: Olga Iakimenko Took Part in the Electric Transportation Seminar (Vyritsa Urban-Type Settlement, Gatchinsky District)

On June 20, Olga Iakimenko, Head of Internet Projects and Marketing Communications at ICSER Leontief Centre, Green Mobility Partnership Initiative Coordinator, moderated the Electric Transportation Information Seminar held in Vyritsa urban-type settlement of the Gatchinsky district (Vyritskie Tarkhany Guest Houses). Organizers: Green Mobility Partnership Initiative, Association for the Development of Electric, Unmanned, and Connected Transport and Infrastructure.

19.06.2020 :: Boris Zhikharevich Spoke at the Municipalities Forum “Economic Transformation Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic”

On July 19, the Director of the Resource Centre for Strategic Planning under Leontief Centre Boris Zhikharevich took part in the 3rd Municipalities Forum “Economic Transformation Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic”. The Forum was organized by the Ulyanovsk Region Сenter for Strategic Research.

18.06.2020 :: Irina Karelina Took Part in the Online Meeting of the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Joint Programming Committee

On June 18, Director-General of ICSER Leontief Centre, Russian National Sub-Committee Member Irina Karelina took part in the online meeting of the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Joint Programming Committee.

17.06.2020 :: Irina Karelina Took Part in the Online Meeting of the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Monitoring Committee

On June 17, Director-General of ICSER Leontief Centre, Russian National Sub-Committee Member Irina Karelina took part in the online meeting of the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Monitoring Committee.

17.06.2020 :: Irina Karelina Took Part in the VASAB CSPD/BSR Webinar on Sharing the Knowledge & Inspiring Each Other

On June 17, Director-General of ICSER Leontief Centre, VASAB Committee Member Irina Karelina took part in the VASAB CSPD/BSR webinar on sharing the knowledge & inspiring each other. The webinar was also attended by the Director of the Resource Centre for Strategic Planning under Leontief Centre (RCSP) Boris Zhikharevich and the RCSP Steering Committee Member, Russian Economic Developers Association CEO Natalia Lebedeva.

16.06.2020 :: Irina Karelina Took Part in the 83th VASAB CSPD/BSR Online Meeting

On June 16, Director-General of ICSER Leontief Centre, VASAB Committee Member Irina Karelina took part in the 83th VASAB CSPD/BSR online meeting.

10.06.2020 :: Irina Karelina Participated in the Working Meeting on Programming Process for the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin 2021-2027

On June 10, Director-General of ICSER Leontief Centre, Executive Secretary of Russian National Sub-Committee at Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme, Strategic Planning Leaders Forum Programme Committee Member Irina Karelina participated in the working meeting on programming process for the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin 2021-2027. The meeting took place via video conference.

08.06.2020 :: Irina Karelina Took Part in the Board Meeting of Association of Russian Economic Think-Tanks (ARETT)

On June 8, Director-General Irina Karelina took part in the Board Meeting of Association of Russian Economic Think-Tanks (ARETT). The meeting took place via web conference.

05.06.2020 :: Irina Karelina and Elena Belova Attended the Online Meeting of the Russian National Sub-Committee at the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2014-2020

On June 5, Director-General of ICSER Leontief Centre Irina Karelina and Secretary General, Head of Development Department Elena Belova attended the online meeting of the Russian National Sub-Committee (RNSC) at the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2014-2020.

02.06.2020 :: Overview of Key Events and Decisions of the European Union Regional Policy

Interdepartmental research group of the Leontief Centre has prepared the May issue of the EU regional policy review. The main objective of the reviews is tracking key events and decisions of the EU regional policy.

01.06.2020 :: Analytical Overview "The Socio-Economic Situation in St. Petersburg"

Employees of the Leontief Centre have prepared the regular issue of the General Overview of Socio-Economic Situation in St. Petersburg, №164.

01.06.2020 :: Irina Karelina and Elena Belova Attended the Online Meeting on the New Russia–EU Cross Border Cooperation Programmes 2021–2027

On June 1, Director-General of ICSER Leontief Centre Irina Karelina and Secretary General, Head of Development Department Elena Belova attended the online meeting focused on the new Russia–EU CBC Programmes 2021–2027. The meeting discussed the priorities for the new programming period proposed for consideration by the European Commission.

29.05.2020 :: The Journal “Spatial Economics” Published a Review of the Textbook “Urbanistics. Urban Economy, Development and Management”

The journal “Spatial Economics” (2020, vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 171–183) has published a review of the textbook “Urbanistics. Urban Economy, Development and Management”. The textbook was published in 2020 by the URAIT Publishing House (Moscow). The textbook was prepared by the team of experts of ICSER Leontief Centre and the teachers of the Higher School of Economics and other universities under the general editorship of Leonid Limonov. Publishing the textbook was supported by the Endowment Fund at ANO ICSER Leontief Centre.

27.05.2020 :: Irina Karelina Attended the Online Workshop of the Joint Programming Committee on the Draft Thematic Framework of the New Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme

On May 27, the Director-General of ICSER Leontief Centre Irina Karelina attended the online workshop of the Joint Programming Committee. The workshop focused on the draft thematic framework of the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021-2027.

26.05.2020 :: Olga Iakimenko and Kristina Kobyz Spoke at the Training Seminar Organized as Part of the Project “Cities.Multimodal — Urban Transport System in Transition Towards Low Carbon Mobility”

On May 26, Olga Iakimenko, Head of Internet Projects and Marketing Communications at ICSER Leontief Centre, Green Mobility Partnership Initiative Coordinator, and Kristina Kobyz, Chair of the Committee for Cross-Border Cooperation and Tourism at Pskov City Administration, made a presentation at the training seminar organized by the Union of the Baltic Cities as part of the project “Cities.Multimodal — Urban Transport System in Transition Towards Low Carbon Mobility” of the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2014-2020.

24.05.2020 :: Online Master Class for Schoolchildren as Part of the Project “Cities.Multimodal — Urban Transport System in Transition Towards Low Carbon Mobility” Was Held

On May 24, the online master class for schoolchildren, aimed to make the pilot street in Pskov safe and comfortable, was held. The master class was held as part of the project “Cities.Multimodal — Urban Transport System in Transition Towards Low Carbon Mobility” of the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2014-2020. The master class was also attended by the city officials and brought together over 40 participants in total.

21.05.2020 :: The Regular Meeting of Joint Interdisciplinary Seminar "Economy and Society"

On May 21, the regular meeting of joint interdisciplinary seminar "Economy and Society" of ICSER Leontief Centre, Sociological Institute of RAS and Higher School of Economics was held. The seminar took place via videoconference.

21.05.2020 :: Olga Iakimenko Held the Online Meeting for the Project “Cities.Multimodal — Urban Transport System in Transition Towards Low Carbon Mobility”

On May 21, Olga Iakimenko, ICSER Leontief Centre, Green Mobility Partnership Initiative Coordinator, held the online meeting featuring the focus group partners for the project “Cities.Multimodal — Urban Transport System in Transition Towards Low Carbon Mobility” of the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2014-2020. The focus group partners included the Pskov city officials, business and experts.

20.05.2020 :: Olga Iakimenko Discussed the International Research Results on Online Platform of the Committee of Civil Initiatives

On May 20, Olga Iakimenko, Head of Internet Projects and Marketing Communications at ICSER Leontief Centre, discussed the results of the international research on how urban environments have changed amid the coronavirus pandemic. The discussion took place on online platform of the Committee of Civil Initiatives.

19.05.2020 :: The Second Webinar Out of a Series “Strategic Planning Before and After 2020” Took Place

On May 19, the second webinar out of a series “Strategic Planning Before and After 2020” took place. The series is organized by the Resource Centre for Strategic Planning under Leontief Centre in anticipation of the Strategic Planning Leaders Forum 2020.

15.05.2020 :: The First Webinar Out of a Series “Strategic Planning Before and After 2020” Took Place

On May 15, a webinar entitled “Global Considerations for Strategic Planning: Natural, Technological, Social Risks and Adaptation” opened the webinar series “Strategic Planning Before and After 2020”. The series is organized by the Resource Centre for Strategic Planning under Leontief Centre in anticipation of the Strategic Planning Leaders Forum 2020.

15.05.2020 :: Series of Seminars “Economics and Culture”

In May-December 2020, the series of seminars “Economics and Culture” will be held in St. Petersburg.

13.05.2020 :: Resource Centre Anniversary Project “20 Years of Uniting Strategists”

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Resource Centre for Strategic Planning under Leontief Centre, and in anticipation of the Strategic Planning Leaders Forum 2020, the anniversary project “20 Years of Uniting Strategists” has been launched. The project will help strategic planning consultants to effectively respond to the challenges of the current economic crisis exacerbated by the pandemic and to prepare to reconsider the existing regional and municipal strategies that are no longer relevant.

12.05.2020 :: Article by Sergey Vasiliev Published in the Social Sciences and Contemporary World Journal

The article entitled “Interaction of Elites and Evolution of Rent Distribution in Brazil” by Sergey Vasiliev, Academic Supervisor of ICSER Leontief Centre, has been published in the Social Sciences and Contemporary World Journal (2020, № 2).

06.05.2020 :: Overview of key events and decisions of the European Union Regional Policy

Interdepartmental research group of Leontief Centre prepared monthly relevant EU websites review. The main objective of the reviews - is monitoring key events and decisions of the EU regional policy. The 93 review covered the period April 2020.

04.05.2020 :: The Proceedings of the Strategic Planning Leaders Forum 2019 Published in the Journal “Regional Economy. South of Russia”

The first issue of the journal “Regional Economy. South of Russia” for 2020 has been released. It contains articles based on the proceedings of the XVIII Annual Strategic Planning Leaders Forum of the Regions and Cities of Russia: National Goals and Territorial Impacts (St. Petersburg, 28-29 October 2019).

30.04.2020 :: Strategic Planning Leaders Forum 2020 Has Started Submitting Applications to Hold Forum Events

Strategic Planning Leaders Forum 2020 has started submitting applications to hold events. Applicants should fill out the form and send it to the Programme Committee.

29.04.2020 :: The Regular Meeting of Joint Interdisciplinary Seminar "Economy and Society"

On April 29, the regular meeting of joint interdisciplinary seminar "Economy and Society" of ICSER Leontief Centre, Sociological Institute of RAS and Higher School of Economics was held. The seminar took place via videoconference.

23.04.2020 :: Leontief Centre - AV Group Consortium Experts Presented the Research Findings on the Most Effective Initiatives and Case Studies of Macro-Regional Development

On April 23, experts of the Leontief Centre - AV Group Consortium presented the research findings on the most effective initiatives and case studies of macro-regional development at the strategic session. The strategic session was held at the initiative of the Yenisei Siberia Development Corporation via videoconference.

21.04.2020 :: Materials of the XIXth Annual International Conference of the Cycle “Leontief Readings” – “Economics and Sociology” Posted

On April 21, materials of the XIXth Annual International Conference of the Cycle “Leontief Readings” – “Economics and Sociology” are posted on the event’s website.

20.04.2020 :: 100th Anniversary of Ljubo Sirc’s Birth

April 20 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ljubo Sirc, a British-Slovene Economist, Founder-President of the Centre for Research into Post-Communist Economies (CRCE, London), International Leontief Medal Laureate (2010).

16.04.2020 :: Strategic Planning Leaders Forum 2020 Main Theme Identified

On April 16, the Strategic Planning Leaders Forum Organizing Committee met to identify the main theme of the upcoming XIX Forum. This year’s main theme is Reality 2020 and Developing Agenda for the Next Decade.

15.04.2020 :: The Regular Meeting of Joint Interdisciplinary Seminar "Economy and Society"

On April 15, the regular meeting of joint interdisciplinary seminar "Economy and Society" of ICSER Leontief Centre, Sociological Institute of RAS and Higher School of Economics was held. Leonid Polishchuk, HSE University, made a report entitled "Post-Communist Transition as a Critical Juncture: Political Origins of Institutional and Cultural Bifurcation". The seminar took place via videoconference.

10.04.2020 :: Overview of key events and decisions of the European Union Regional Policy

Interdepartmental research group of Leontief Centre prepared monthly relevant EU websites review. The main objective of the reviews - is monitoring key events and decisions of the EU regional policy. The 92 review covered the period March 2020.

07.04.2020 :: Russia’s Regional Rankings Recommended for Use in Strategic Planning

On the website of the Resource Centre for Strategic Planning under Leontief Centre you can find a review of regional rankings as of March 2020.

04.04.2020 :: Boris Zhikharevich Attended a Webinar of the Accounts Chamber of Russia

On April 4, the Director of the Resource Centre for Strategic Planning under Leontief Centre Boris Zhikharevich attended the webinar on open data hosted by the Accounts Chamber of Russia. According to the results of the webinar, the Accounts Chamber has launched the Data Lab based on the Government Spending project.

04.04.2020 :: Association of Russian Economic Think-Tanks Posted a Statement on Countering the Economic Crisis in Russia

The Association of Russian Economic Think-Tanks (ARETT) has posted the Statement on Countering the Economic Crisis in Russia, in which the Association’s board members and the ARETT Medal laureates are deeply concerned about Russia’s economy in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on global markets.

03.04.2020 :: The Programme Committee Meeting to Discuss the Strategic Planning Leaders Forum 2020

On April 2, during the online meeting, the Forum Programme Committee agreed to hold the Strategic Planning Leaders Forum in October 2020, if possible.

30.03.2020 :: Leontief Centre – AV Group Consortium Activities in 2019

A report on the activities of the Leontief Centre – AV Group Consortium in 2019 is posted on the Leontief Centre website.

26.03.2020 :: Analytical Review "The Socio-Economic Situation in St. Petersburg"

Employees of Leontief Centre prepared the regular issue of the review "The General Characteristic of Socio-Economic Situation in St. Petersburg", №163.

13.03.2020 :: ICSER Leontief Centre Hosted the 17 SDGs Inter-University Battle “Game of Goals”

On March 13, ICSER Leontief Centre hosted the 17 SDGs Inter-University Battle “Game of Goals”.

03.03.2020 :: Overview of key events and decisions of the European Union Regional Policy

Interdepartmental research group of Leontief Centre prepared monthly relevant EU websites review. The main objective of the reviews - is monitoring key events and decisions of the EU regional policy. The 91 review covered the period February 2020.

02.03.2020 :: HSE St. Petersburg Winter School 2020

On March 1, the Leontief Centre Chair at Higher School of Economics St. Petersburg traditionally took part in the HSE St. Petersburg Winter School 2020. The Chair presented the Master’s Programme “Urban Development and Governance”.

28.02.2020 :: Rimma Voronkova Attended the 13th National Urban Planners’ Guild Session “Territorial Development of the Russian North” and the 11th Urban Planning School “Urban Planning: New Directions” (Murmansk)

On February 27-28, Murmansk hosted the annual 13th National Urban Planners’ Guild Session “Territorial Development of the Russian North” and the 11th Urban Planning School “Urban Planning: New Directions”, organized with the support of the Murmansk Region Government and the Murmansk City Administration. The events were attended by Rimma Voronkova, Researcher at ICSER Leontief Centre.

27.02.2020 :: Leonid Limonov Attended the St. Petersburg International Labor Forum 2020

On February 27, the Director-Coordinator for Research Programmes Leonid Limonov took part in the discussions at the round table “Urban Planning: New Labor Market Niche” as part of the St. Petersburg International Labor Forum 2020. Venue: Congress and Exhibition Center EXPOFORUM, St. Petersburg.

17.02.2020 :: The XIXth Annual International Conference of the Cycle “Leontief Readings” – “Economics and Sociology” Held in St. Petersburg

On February 14-15, the XIXth Annual International Conference of the Cycle “Leontief Readings” – “Economics and Sociology” was held in St. Petersburg. Organizer – ANO ICSER Leontief Centre. CJSC ICSER Leontief Centre provided expert support. The conference included the Ceremony of Awarding with the International Leontief Medal “For Contribution to Economic Reforms”. The Leontief Medal 2019 is awarded to Sergei Guriev, Doctor of Science in Economics, Professor of Economics at the Paris Institute of Political Studies (Sciences Po), Rector of the New Economic School (2004-2013).

12.02.2020 :: A Letter of Gratitude from the Head of the City of Novorossiysk

Managing Directors of the Leontief Centre - AV Group Consortium received the letter of gratitude from the Head of the City of Novorossiysk Igor Dyachenko for the high-quality and timely prepared Strategy for Socio-Economic Development of Novorossiysk until 2030.

06.02.2020 :: Irina Karelina Participated in the 1st Meeting of the Joint Programming Committee (Riga, Latvia)

On February 5-6, Director-General Irina Karelina participated in the 1st meeting of the Joint Programming Committee of the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021-2027. The meeting took place in Riga, Latvia.

04.02.2020 :: The Meeting of Interdisciplinary Seminar "Economy and Society"

On February 4, the regular meeting of joint interdisciplinary seminar "Economy and Society" of ICSER Leontief Centre, Sociological Institute of RAS and Higher School of Economics was held.

03.02.2020 :: Overview of key events and decisions of the European Union Regional Policy

Interdepartmental research group of Leontief Centre prepared monthly relevant EU websites review. The main objective of the reviews - is monitoring key events and decisions of the EU regional policy. The 90 review covered the period January 2020.

27.01.2020 :: Analytical Review "The Socio-Economic Situation in St. Petersburg"

Employees of Leontief Centre prepared the regular issue of the review "The General Characteristic of Socio-Economic Situation in St. Petersburg", №162.

22.01.2020 :: Olga Iakimenko Held the Training “Cooperation within the Via Hanseatica Plus Project” (City of Gatchina)

On January 21-22, in the city of Gatchina (Leningrad region) Olga Iakimenko, Head of Internet Projects and Marketing Communications, held the training “Cooperation within the Via Hanseatica Plus Project”. The project is part of the Estonia-Russia CBC Programme 2014-2020.

21.01.2020 :: Olga Iakimenko Held the Thematic Game “Game of Goals” on Sustainable Tourism Development in the International Tourism Route Via Hanseatica (City of Gatchina)

On January 20-21, in the city of Gatchina (Leningrad region) Olga Iakimenko, Head of Internet Projects and Marketing Communications, held the thematic game “Game of Goals” on sustainable tourism development in the international tourism route Via Hanseatica. The route connects Estonia, Latvia and Russia, highlighting the unique sights, history, culture, events and flavours of each country.

21.01.2020 :: The Meeting of Interdisciplinary Seminar "Economy and Society"

On January 21, the regular meeting of joint interdisciplinary seminar "Economy and Society" of ICSER Leontief Centre, Sociological Institute of RAS and Higher School of Economics was held.

16.01.2020 :: Irina Karelina Took Part in the Board Meeting of Association of Russian Economic Think-Tanks (ARETT)

On January 16, Director-General Irina Karelina took part in the Board Meeting of Association of Russian Economic Think-Tanks (ARETT).

15.01.2020 :: The Resource Centre for Strategic Planning under Leontief Centre Website Posted the List of Socio-Development Strategies That Have Been Adopted in Cities with Population above 100 Thousand Citizens

The Resource Centre for Strategic Planning under Leontief Centre website posted in the Strategists section the list of socio-development strategies that have been officially adopted in cities with population above 100 thousand citizens from 28 June 2014 to 31 December 2019 with the links to strategic documents.

14.01.2020 :: Overview of key events and decisions of the European Union Regional Policy

Interdepartmental research group of Leontief Centre prepared monthly relevant EU websites review. The main objective of the reviews - is monitoring key events and decisions of the EU regional policy. The 89 review covered the period December 2019.

13.01.2020 :: Proceedings of the Leontief Readings 2019 Posted in the Russian Science Citation Index

Proceedings of the Conference “Institutional Economic Theory: History, Problems and Prospects” of the cycle “Leontief Readings” are posted in the Russian Science Citation Index.



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