Top Mega Trends in Russia

1. Top Mega Trends in Russia

2. Economy: Russia Beyond Moscow - The Next Game Changers, Economic Engines for Growth Russia’s economic hotspots – cities, regions Sources of economic growth – industries, products, services Diversification away from oil and gas towards innovative economy Social Trends: Prosperity, Education and Social Mobility Growing purchasing power of population and emergence of middle class; Social mobility Higher demand for intangible products – entertainment, services, investment Education – Federal Universities, National research centres Solid technical knowledge vs. lack of managerial skills in Russia Healthcare as a National Security Doctrine: Health, Wellness and Wellbeing From treatment to prevention National drug manufacturing Telemedicine and e-healthcare Health insurance and private healthcare Contents

3. Urbanisation : Mega Cities, Mega Regions and Mega Corridors Moscow “Big City” project Vladivostok – mega hub in the Far East For discussion: Moscow - St. Petersburg Mega Corridor? (Mumbai-Delhi case-study) Infrastructure Development: the Silk Road of Modern Age and Beyond Europe-Western China Highway: Russia – Kazakhstan – China Development of Trans-Siberian Railway and era of high-speed rail Regional air traffic growth and new aviation hubs – drivers and restraints Modern Russia Modernization of obsolete infrastructure and manufacturing capacities E-government / e-services as an alternative to paperwork of the Soviet era Back to Russia Localization of manufacturing in Russia – hi-tech alternative to mass production in Asia Reverse brain drain Contents

4. Key Technology Developments Biotech (e.g. targeted drug delivery), nanotech, energy (e.g. floating nuclear station), LED lighting Technology leapfrogging (e.g. from 2G to 4G/LTE) Satellite technology for traffic management, weather control Hybrid and electric vehicles “Smart” is the New Green Smart meters, smart buildings, smart grid and smart cities Other applications - smart traffic-lights, smart bandages, etc. Mega Events Investments, infrastructure and technology, Russia brand promotion, mass sport industry: APEC Summit (Vladivostok, 2012) Winter Olympics (Sochi, 2014) Formula 1 Grand Prix (Sochi, 2014) Soccer World Cup (2018) Contents

5. Social Trends: Prosperity, Education and Social Mobility Growing purchasing power of population and emergence of middle class; Social mobility Higher demand for intangible products – entertainment, services, investment Education – Federal Universities, National research centres Solid technical knowledge vs. lack of managerial skills in Russia Urbanisation : Mega Cities, Mega Regions and Mega Corridors Moscow “Big City” project Vladivostok – mega hub in the Far East For discussion: Moscow - St. Petersburg Mega Corridor? (Mumbai-Delhi case-study) Modern Russia Modernization of obsolete infrastructure and manufacturing capacities E-government / e-services as an alternative to paperwork of the Soviet era Back to Russia Localization of manufacturing in Russia – hi-tech alternative to mass production in Asia Reverse brain drain Mega Events Investments, infrastructure and technology, Russia brand promotion, mass sport industry: APEC Summit (Vladivostok, 2012) Winter Olympics (Sochi, 2014) Formula 1 Grand Prix (Sochi, 2014) Soccer World Cup (2018) Mega Trends for Skolkovo working groups