Russia’s major economic forum separates from the West

scheduled tribe. Petersburg, Russia—For Years, President Vladimir Putin Used an annual economic conference here to champion Russia’s economic appeal to the world.

In 2010, the then-French President Nicolas Sarkozy spoke together Dmitry Medvedev, President of Russia at that time. Past attendees include Citigroup Inc. of Vikram PanditJPMorgan Chase & Company’s Jamie Dimon And Morgan Stanley‘s John McKay,