RBCC EVENTS
On 25 June, RBCC Moscow and Hotel Katerina City hosted a cocktail evening for RBCC members and partners. Guests were met with refreshing drinks and light appetisers and, once the rain stopped, were able to enjoy the wonderful view over the banks of the Moscow River from the hotel’s balcony. RBCC Russia Director Alan Thompson opened the evening by welcoming the guests and telling them about RBCC’s plans for the rest of the year, as well as several interesting events in which the Chamber was recently involved. Victoria Rusina, Deputy General Director of Business Development at TRUST EXPRESS then outlined the company’s services, before Alexander Kuznetsov, Ambassador for Milagro Tequila told guests the story of the drink’s creation and invited them all to taste it. After the traditional raffle with a wide variety of prizes, representatives of the Nordic School invited guests to dance, with the most enthusiastic participants winning prizes. The evening was much enjoyed by all who attended. RBCC Moscow would like to thank TRUST EXPRESS and William Grant & Sons for supporting the event and all those who attended.
‘Expat Breakfast: Guide for Working and Living in Moscow’ Courtyard by Marriott Moscow City Center, 1 July 2013 On 1st July, RBCC Moscow held an expat breakfast meeting at the Flat Iron Bar & Roadhouse. The event was opened by Michael Gemershausen, Managing Director of Antal Russia, who shared the results of a recent survey into employee reactions to economic changes, market demand for personnel and wage fluctuations last year. He was followed by Michael Braidwood, Operations Director, PGA Advanced Fellow Professional, who introduced the new Zavidovo golf course outside Moscow. Some helpful tips on carrying out business in Russia and adapting to the local lifestyle were given by Giulio D’Erme, General Manager, Triumph International and Patrick Garrett, Country Manager Russia, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited. The event concluded with two presentations – Tobias Reisner, Managing Director of Dialogue in the Dark, who shared the secrets of the company’s programme of corporate training, and Ekaterina Movsumova of the Moscow Times, informing delegates of the company’s new print and media products, which aim to help foreigners in Moscow. RBCC Moscow would like to thank Antal Russia for their support of the event, as well as Michael Braidwood, PGA all those who attended. Advanced Fellow Professional
British Lifestyle Showcase British Ambassador’s Residence, 19 September 2013
(L-R) Anna Rubleva, Maria Vinogradova, Maria Tikhonova, Viktoria Rusina TRUST EXPRESS
Briefing with the Federal Migration Service Sheraton Palace Hotel, Moscow, 10 September 2013 On 10th September, RBCC Moscow held a Federal Migration Service (FMS) briefing, in conjunction with the British Business Club (BBC). The briefing focused on changes to Russian migration legislation and was held at the Sheraton Palace Hotel. The presentation was led by Ekaterina Egorova, State Secretary and First Deputy Director of the Federal Migration Sevice, and several of her colleagues, and was held in front of an audience of British business-people. Attendees greeted news about the latest FMS initiatives with great interest and enthusiasm – particularly plans to modernise and streamline the process for foreigners arriving into Russia. The briefing was not only a useful update for delegates about upcoming changes to the legislation, but also helped FMS representatives to understand the various issues faced by British citizens working and living in Russia. The impact of this was soon apparent in the form of a number of changes, including the addition of English language to several documents, where previously only Russian had been used. We should like to thank the Federal Migration Service and all those who took part in this event for their support.
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RBCC Bulletin · Issue 4 - 2013
On 19th September, RBCC Moscow participated in the British Lifestyle Showcase, held at the British Ambassador’s Residence, in conjunction with the British Embassy in Moscow, UKTI and Fortnum&Mason. The purpose of the event was to showcase various elements of the traditional British lifestyle – everything from fashion, interior design, cars and yachts to traditional British food and drink. One key part of the event was a tea-tasting, during which experts from Fortnum & Mason introduced guests to the customs of traditional British tea-drinking. Attendees also had the opportunity to taste the teas favoured by the British Royal Family. RBCC would like to thank the British Ambassador and his team, UKTI, Fortnum & Mason and all of the other brands who took part in this great event.
Photo: Ekaterina Ivakina
Business Cocktails Hotel Katerina City, 25 June 2013