From June 3 to 6, 2026, Russia’s cultural capital hosted one of the year’s premier business events—the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). The Financial University delegation, led by Rector Stanislav Prokofiev, took an active part in the proceedings. The business program featured a series of meetings and negotiations with the heads of Russian regions, including the governors of Altai Krai, Khabarovsk Krai, Omsk Oblast, and Ryazan Oblast. Several cooperation agreements were also signed with representatives of leading market companies and major banks.
During the expert session “Religion and Economics: Shared Goals and Synergy Potential,” a new textbook, Essays on Economics, was presented. The publication is the result of a collaborative effort by the academic teams of Financial University, the Russian State University for the Humanities, and St. Petersburg State University, edited by Valery Fadeev, Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation.
On June 4, 2026, as part of the Russia–Latin America Business Dialogue, Andrey Zhukovsky, a Leading Research Fellow at the Institute for Regional Economics and Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations at Financial University, showcased the university’s research and expertise. He also shared current practices in cross-country studies focused on Latin America and the Caribbean.
Expanding Partnerships
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Financial University and the National Payment Card System signed a strategic cooperation agreement. The long-term partnership will involve developing joint higher and professional education programs tailored to current market needs and modern technology standards. Special emphasis will be placed on improving training in digital technologies and information security, as well as implementing research projects to advance the national payment infrastructure.
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Financial University and A7 signed a memorandum of strategic cooperation aimed at identifying, selecting, and developing top talent among students and young professionals. The initiative, known as the A7 Talent program, will also facilitate their employment.
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Cooperation with the Association of E-Commerce Market Participants will focus on joint educational and research initiatives in platform-based economics, particularly in training personnel for e-commerce and digital entrepreneurship.
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A cooperation program with the Business Council for Cooperation with India formalized the parties’ commitment to strengthening Russian-Indian ties in education, science, investment, and technology. Key priorities include exchanging academic expertise, developing cooperation in education quality assessment, facilitating visits by international business delegations, fostering partnerships with foreign educational institutions, and organizing joint events.
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On the sidelines of SPIEF, Financial University and PSB Bank signed a strategic cooperation agreement outlining joint efforts to implement higher education programs in the city of Yaroslavl. The partnership will focus on comprehensive training, professional development, and systematic upskilling for bank employees and their families, alongside advancing research in economics and finance.
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Under an agreement with the Institute for the Development of Educational, Platform, and Digital Solutions (ANO), the parties will collaborate on joint educational projects, including higher education programs, secondary vocational education, and continuing education, as well as specialist upskilling initiatives.
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Financial University and the Government of Irkutsk Oblast agreed to develop the region’s intellectual potential. The parties approved a roadmap for 2026–2027, which includes joint educational projects, secondary vocational, higher, and continuing education programs, as well as research into mechanisms and tools for developing key communities in the region.
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Financial University and MGIMO signed a network agreement to implement a bachelor’s program in International Trade and Economic Relations. The program combines the strengths of both institutions in diplomacy, global economics, and finance, and involves joint participation from experts and faculty, as well as collaboration with government bodies and industry organizations, offering graduates extensive career opportunities.
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On the sidelines of President Vladimir Putin’s visit to China, Financial University Rector Stanislav Prokofiev and Shen Haixiong, President and Editor-in-Chief of China Media Group, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation. The official exchange of documents took place on June 4, 2026, during SPIEF. The partnership is aimed at enhancing collaboration in mass communications, science, and culture based on the principles of equality, mutual benefit, and friendly relations.
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Financial University and Gazprom Transgaz Tomsk LLC agreed to join efforts in developing human capital for the company and designing educational standards, advanced training programs, and professional training based on global labor market trends, with subsequent practical implementation at the company’s facilities. Key areas include research in artificial intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity, data analytics, and the formation of working groups, consortia, and other joint structures for unmanned transport projects.
Financial University Students at SPIEF 2026
At the Day of the Future—SPIEF’s International Youth Day—a delegation of students from the Faculty of Taxation, Auditing, and Business Analysis attended the event at the invitation of RWB. Accompanied by Maria Basova, Deputy Dean of the Faculty, first-year students from the E-Commerce program took part in a series of lectures, workshops, and expert sessions covering all aspects of youth development: talent in the digital transformation era, international cooperation, AI and emerging technologies, and the future of economics and entrepreneurship.
On the final day of the forum, a session titled Economic Growth: Fresh Ideas from Young Economists featured Massengar Rongar Ngetobay, Senior Lecturer at the Department of International Business, Faculty of International Economic Relations at Financial University, and Ambassador of the International Movement for Financial Security under Rosfinmonitoring. During the discussion, members of the Young Generation club presented their research, which formed the basis of the joint report Economic Growth Through the Eyes of Young Economists: A Reality Check. The report was prepared by the Roscongress Foundation and the business daily Vedomosti, with participation from the Directorate of the World Youth Festival, PSB Bank, the Sodruzhestvo platform, VEB.RF, and Financial University.
