Meet the Splendid Ladies of SPIEF 2023

The main theme of this year’s SPIEF in St. Petersburg, Russia will be sovereign development as the basis for a just world and will include discussions focusing on the world economy at a global turning point, building technological sovereignty, protecting the population and quality of life, as well as responding to new labor market challenges.

The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is an annual event held in St. Petersburg, Russia, that brings together global leaders from political, business, and academic communities to discuss key economic issues facing the world. The forum was first held in 1997 and has since transformed into a leading platform for dialogue and cooperation on economic policy.

Take a look at the first day of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, and the spledid ladies attending and partaking in the event in Sputnik's gallery:

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The Aeroflot stand at the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Center.

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A Lada X-Cross car on display at the forum.

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Besides company booths at the forum, there are stands representing Russia's regions.

Above: A young lady donning a national costume at a forum stand.

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Some participants enjoying the event at the Expoforum Convention and Exhibition Center.

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According to the Roscongress Foundation, over 17,000 people from 130 countries and territories have confirmed their participation in SPIEF 2023.

Above: A visitor walking towards the entrance to the Expoforum Convention and Exhibition Center.

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A participant scrolling through her mobile phone at the Expoforum Convention and Exhibition Center.

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Young ladies donning Russia's national headdress, known as kokoshniks, at the Russian Export Center stand.

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A forum participant taking a selfie by the stand of the Russian Export Center (REC).

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The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is taking place on June 14-17.

Above: Forum participants at the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Center.

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A forum participant having her picture taken at the stand of the Russian Prosecutor General's Office at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

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A young lady wearing a Russian national headdress photographed by the Russian Export Center (REC) booth at SPIEF.

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Some female participants at the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Center.

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