At last week's Global Policy Forum in Yaroslavl, experts and thought leaders from around the world gathered to discuss Russia's modernization and economic development. The timing for such a meeting was auspicious; it came one year after President Medvedev shared his vision for Russia's future in an article titled, "Go...

Over the past year, the financial crisis has made it imperative for governments to review past practices, determine what has worked and what has not, and develop a new economic development agenda.

As a result, the Russian government stands ready to help businesses by fostering a climate that combats...

The necessity for a radical change in Russia's economic development paradigm has become clear in recent years. President Medvedev has responded by formulating principles of innovative economic development and outlining the industrial priorities of the state. However, the success of Russia's effort to modernize depends on real cooperation between government...