Supported by

The State Duma of the Russian Federation	Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation	Ministry of Regional Development of the Russian Federation	Federal Agency of sea and river transport
Federal Agency of railway transport	Federal Highway Agency	Administration of St.Petersburg

 

IGOR LEVITIN

MINISTER OF TRANSPORT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Transport and logistics sector of Russia’s economy as an engine for trade and economic relations should develop in accordance with up-to-date requirements. Stabilization of economic situation requires immediate fulfillment of the existing tasks on increasing traffic capacity of routes and their correspondence to the international standards.

In conditions of world economic globalization it is the interstate relations that stimulate further development. Modernization of transit corridors, improvement of legal basis that regulates transport sphere will strengthen the status of Russia as a reliable partner, open new growth prospects. In this respect methodical work of governmental authorities and business communities and forming of one view-point on development is necessary.

Annual conferences of the Project of the “UNITED RUSSIA” Party “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA” is a good possibility to discuss current issues of transport and transit potential of Russia and promising areas of further development of the transport sphere in detail.

I wish success to the participants of the conference.

 

VLADIMIR TOKAREV

DEPUTY MINISTER OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Alongside with the country’s economy and social sphere, transport sector is one of the factors of general development of Russian regions. Construction of highways, modernization of railway networks and industrial infrastructure of regions contribute to strengthening of the international status of Russia as a reliable partner and also to creation of leading regional centers. Implementation of these projects is an interdepartmental issue that requires coordination of all parties concerned. The conferences “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA” provide opportunity for a dialogue between federal, regional, local administration, representatives of transport and industrial companies. The Ministry of Regional Development of the Russian Federation supports the III International conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA. Transport and transit potential” as an important step to coordinated development of future strategies.

 

ANDREY KLEPACH

DEPUTY MINISTER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

The Ministry of Economic Development of Russia has considered your plan to hold the III International conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of Russia. Transport and transit potential”.

Technological modernization of transport industry of the Russian Federation for the purpose of increasing transport systems productivity is one of the main ways to increase competitiveness of the transport and logistics sector of the country in the world market.

The major task of the transport sphere today is to attract foreign trade cargo to the Russian transport network using a unique transit potential of international transport corridors via Russia.

Providing opportunities for representatives of various spheres such as government structures, science and transport branch to report at the conference, the event will contribute much to strengthening the transport network uniting all the regions of Russia.

The Ministry of Economic Development of Russia supports the Conference held by the “UNITED RUSSIA” Party and expresses its readiness to take part in this event.

 

IGOR ARTEMIEV

HEAD OF THE FEDERAL ANTIMONOPOLY SERVICE

The Federal Antimonopoly Service of Russia thanks the organizing committee of the Project of the “UNITED RUSSIA” Party for the invitation to take part in the III International conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA. Transport and transit potential” and for the high level of professionalism in preparing the list of issues for the reports.

Developing the transit potential of the Russian Federation through its integration into the international transport system is one of the most important tasks for the national transport sector.

Fulfillment of the task stated above is possible only by creating equal conditions for economic activity for all the participants of the market of transit traffic in the Russian Federation and in the world, developing public-private partnership in transport sphere and contributing to competitive relations in transport industry.

The Federal Antimonopoly Service is interested in the issues of forming the economic and political base in the sphere of natural monopolies of the transport industry, decreasing the risks for investors who may finance large-scale projects in transport sphere, relations between the government and the natural monopolies.

 

ANDREY BELIANINOV

HEAD OF THE FEDERAL CUSTOMS SERVICE

Russia’s geopolitical position plays an important role connecting countries of West and East. Strategic entrances to the seas and outstretch of the territory contribute to development of the international transit.

Three of the nine European transport corridors go via Russia. The Russian Federation is a participant of the international transport corridor “North-South”, that follows the traditional route of trade relations of Russia and European countries with Iran and India.

Attraction of major cargo traffic to Russia’s territory is closely connected with the conditions of functioning of the Customs Union and its influence on country’s customs policy. For this reason discussion of these issues is important for development of transport and transit sector of the state.

The Federal Customs Service supports the III International conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of Russia. Transport and transit potential” and confirms its participation in the event.

 

SERGEY NOVIKOV

HEAD OF THE FEDERAL TARIFF SERVICE

On behalf of the Federal Tariff Service I greet the organizers, participants and guests of the III International conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of Russia. Transport and transit potential”.

Transport is one of the most important spheres of domestic economy, which provides the possibilities for the country’s economic growth, development of transport and economic relations in domestic and foreign markets, growth of mobility and human wellbeing.

The conference will provide an opportunity to share experience in the sphere of tariff issues of this branch of economy and areas of structural improvements in transport sector, contributing to keeping balance between transport organizations’ interests, creating favourable investment climate.

In this respect I consider the III International conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of Russia. Transport and transit potential” to be an event of highest significance.

I wish fruitful work and success in implementing projects for transport development to all the participants of the conference.

 

SERGEY SHISHKARYOV

CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE OF TRANSPORT OF THE STATE DUMA OF THE FEDERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

On behalf of the Committee of Transport of the State Duma I thank you for the invitation to take part in the III International conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of Russia. Transport and transit potential” within the Project of the “UNITED RUSSIA” Party.

Modernization of the transport sphere and its development are the most important tasks of the state economic policy. Only in conditions of correspondence of transport and logistics sector of Russia to modern requirements our country will be able to fulfill all its transit potential and receive additional investments into the country’s economy.

I believe that at the Conference the government and the business community will work out a joint position concerning reformation of the legislation regulating the transport sphere, modernization of country’s transport infrastructure, development of transnational transport corridors, as well as providing security at all kinds of transport, tariffing, licensing and insurance of carriers’ services.

I wish fruitful work and new ideas to all the participants of the conference.

 

VALERIY DRAGANOV

FIRST DEPUTY CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE OF INDUSTRY OF THE STATE DUMA OF THE FEDERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

I thank you for the invitation to take part in the III International conference “Transport and transit potential” within the Project of the “UNITED RUSSIA” Party “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA”.

The Committee of Industry of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation discussed this issue and stated its position during the spring session.

In autumn session the issue of transport strategy will be discussed in the scope of industry policy. Members of the Committee will prepare corresponding reports.

In this respect I inform you that I will report on “Sea ports of the Russian Federation – the most important factor of industry growth” at the conference “Transport and transit potential”, wherein I will outline professional and fractional positions of the Party concerning the legislative development in this sphere.

 

MAKSIM SOKOLOV

DIRECTOR OF DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY AND INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Powerful transport sector is a guarantee of intensive economic growth of any state. Today Russia needs an effective transport policy. The main tasks are development of potentially profitable transport areas, creation of modern infrastructure and meeting international quality and security standards of working conditions for transport market participants.

I am sure that participation in the III International conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA. Transport and transit potential” will provide an opportunity for representatives of the government and business to find effective solutions of the most important issues of the branch.

 

GENNADIY BESSONOV

SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE COORDINATION COUNCIL OF TRANS-SIBERIAN TRAFFIC

In accordance with the order of President of JSC “Russian Railways” Chairman of the Coordination council on Trans-Siberian Traffic V.I. Yakunin, I inform you that I will report at the III International conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA. Transport and transit potential” that will be held on the 9th – 10th September 2010 in St. Petersburg.

Taking into account that within the plenary session of the conference aspects of development of the Trans-Siberian Railway and its role in international economic relations with the countries of Europe and Asia-Pacific Region will be discussed, I inform you that I will report on “Major issues of transit traffic along the Trans-Siberian Railway and expectations of cargo owners.”

 

YAROSLAV DROZD

CONSUL GENERAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND IN ST. PETERSBURG

Thank you heartily for the invitation I have received to take part in the III International conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA. Transport and transit potential” that will be held on 9-10 September 2010. I am glad to inform you that I will personally participate in your event.

 

 

MOHAMMAD HOSSEIN SHOJAEE

DEPUTY AMBASSADOR OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Concerning the invitation of His Excellency Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Russian Federation Mr. Reza Sajjadi to take part and report at the III International conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA. Transport-transit potential ” we inform you that His Excellency Ambassador accepted the invitation and will take part in the conference with the report “Necessity of collaboration of Iran and Russia for the development of the North-South transport corridor”. At the conference the Ambassador will be accompanied by Third Secretary of the Embassy Mr. Mehdi Escandarian and senior interpreter of the Embassy Mr. Mohammad Hassan Mahdian.

 

DULAT KUTERBEKOV

VICE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

Allow me to express gratitude on behalf of Minister of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Kazakhstan Abelgazi Kusainov for your invitation to take part in the III International conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA. Transport and transit potential”.

The issues to be discussed at the conference are of great interest to us. We wish fruitful work and success to all the participants.

 

 

VALENTINA MATVIYENKO

GOVERNOR OF SAINT PETERSBURG

Allow me to express my gratitude for the invitation to take part in the III International conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of Russia. Transport and transit potential” that is to take place on the 9th and 10th of September 2010 in St. Petersburg.

The executive authorities of Saint Petersburg delegate the Chairman of the Transport and transit Policy Committee N.A. Asaul to participate in the event.

Let me also inform you that the information about the Conference was sent to the members of the Transport and Marine councils of the government of Saint Petersburg.

 

BORIS GROMOV

GOVERNOR OF THE MOSCOW REGION

Thank you for invitation to take part in the III International conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA. Transport and transit potential” held within the Project of the “UNITED RUSSIA” Party on the 9th – 10th September 2010. Considering relevance of the issues to be discussed at the conference Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Moscow Region – Minister of Transport of the Government of the Moscow Region Pyotr Katsyv, Minister of Economy of the Government of the Moscow Region Vyacheslav Krymov, Head of the Main Department of Road Facilities of the Moscow Region Aleksey Kucherov, Deputy Minister of Transport of the Government of the Moscow Region Norair Bludyan, Director General of JSC “Tsentralnaya koltsevaya avtomobilnaya doroga” Anatoliy Starkov, Deputy Head of the Main Department for Architecture and Urban Development of the Government of the Moscow Region Yuriy Novosyolov will take part in the conference. I wish you success at this important event.

 

VALERIY SERDYUKOV

GOVERNOR OF THE LENINGRAD REGION

The Administration of the Leningrad Region supports the III International conference “Transport and transit potential” within the project of the “United Russia” Party “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of Russia” that will take place on the 9th – 10th of September 2010 in St. Petersburg.

The Leningrad Region is the most important transport hub of federal significance as it is situated at the intersection of the country’s largest automobile, railway and water routes. The questions raised at the conference within the transport and transit potential issue are topical and important for development of transport and logistics sector of the Leningrad Region.

The Government of the Leningrad Region will delegate Chairman of the Committee of Transport and Transport Infrastructure of the Leningrad Region Leonid Terebnyov to take part in the III International conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of Russia. Transport and transit potential”.

 

NIKOLAY DUDOV 

GOVERNOR OF THE MAGADAN REGION

I express you my gratitude for invitation to take part in III International conference «St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA. Transport and transit potential». We support this event and consider that for the territory of the Magadan Region the most urgent interest have issues on development of transport and logistic complexes, modernization of transport branch in the RF and relevant infrastructure.

 

OLEG CHIRKUNOV

GOVERNOR OF THE PERM KRAI

Thank you for the invitation to take part in the III International conference “Transport and transit potential” within the project of the “UNITED RUSSIA” Party “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of Russia” in St. Petersburg.

The Perm Krai is a large traffic center of federal significance because it is situated on the crossing of the most important automobile, railway and water routes of Russia. Issues of transport and transit potential discussed at the conference are crucial for development of the transport and logistics sector of the Perm Krai.

In this respect I support the conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA. Transport and transit potential”. At the plenary session of the conference I will report on “Significance of the “Belkomur” railway project for Russia’s economy”.

 

PAVEL POPOV

VICE-GOVERNOR OF THE PRIMORSKY KRAI

Development of transport and transit potential is a topical and important issue. Infrastructure of the Primorsky Krai is an essential part of the transport and logistics center of Russia. The Pimorsky Krai is one of the most important port regions in the country.

The issues concerning sea transportation, development of port infrastructure and integration of Russia into the world transport and transit system is of particular interest for the Administration of the Primorsky Krai. The Administration officially supports the conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA. Transport and transit potential” and wishes fruitful work to all the participants of the event.

 

IVAN POZDEYEV

DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF THE KOMI REPUBLIC

I have considered your invitation to take part in the III International conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA. Transport and transit potential” that will be held on the 9th – 10th of September 2010 in St. Petersburg and inform you that Director General of JSC Interregional Company “Belkomur” Elman Hudazarov will take part in the conference representing the Komi Republic.

 

 

DMITRIY VITYAGLOVSKIY

DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF THE SMOLENSK REGION

The Administration of the Smolensk Region thanks the organizing committee of the Project of the “UNITED RUSSIA” Party “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA” for the invitation to the conference “Transport and transit potential” (St. Petersburg, 9 – 10 September 2010) and delegates the following representatives of the Administration:

Dmitriy Vityaglovskiy, Deputy Governor of the Smolensk Region,

Mikhail Sharin, Deputy Governor of the Smolensk Region to take part in the conference.

Transport potential and transit corridors’ development issues are of great interest to the Smolensk Region because it is situated on the shortest and most convenient automobile and railway routes from the Central European countries and Belarus to Moscow and the Central Russia. The issues of convenient and rapid transportation of import and export cargo are important for the companies of the Smolensk Region.

The Administration of the Smolensk Region officially supports the conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA. Transport and transit potential.”

 

DZHIVAN VARTANYAN

DEPUTY HEAD OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ROSTOV REGION

Thank you for invitation to the III International conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA. Transport and transit potential”. Development of transport system of Russia and making the country one of the top-rank transport nations is possible in case of efficient use of all resources, including transport potential. In this respect I consider the III International conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA. Transport and transit potential” up-to-date. Minister of Transport of the Rostov Region Vasiliy Goyda will take part in the above mentioned event. Information about the conference and notices of invitation to the conference are sent to heads of large transport enterprises and educational institutions of transport sphere of the Rostov Region.

 

ANATOLIY GREDIN

CHAIRMAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE SVERDLOVSK REGION

Your invitation to the III International conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA. Transport and transit potential” of Governor of the Sverdlovsk Region Aleksandr Misharin is reviewed.

Minister of Transport and Road Facilities of the Sverdlovsk Region Sergey Shvindt will take part in the conference.

 

ANATOLIY BAKULIN

DEPUTY CHAIRMAN OF THE VOLGOGRAD REGION DUMA

The Volgograd Region Duma thanks you for invitation to take part in the III International conference “Transport and transit potential” within the Project of the “UNITED RUSSIA” Party “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA”.

Infrastructure of river, automobile and railway transport is well developed in the Volgograd Region. The issues of legal basis improvement in transport sphere, creation of self-regulating transport organizations, transport security and a public-private partnership in this sphere are of particular interest for the legislative power of the Volgograd Region.

In this respect the Volgograd Region Duma delegates Deputy Chairman of the Volgograd Region Duma Anatoliy Bakulin to take part in the conference “Transport and transit potential” on the 9th-10th September 2010 in St. Petersburg.

 

VIKTOR CHUDOV

DEPUTY CHAIRMAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE KHABAROVSK KRAI, MINISTER OF INDUSTRY, TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS OF THE KHABAROVSK KRAI

The Government of the Khabarovsk Krai thanks you for the invitation to take part in the III International conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA. Transport and transit potential” 9 – 10 September 2010 and taking into account the importance of the issues raised at the conference supports this event. A representative of the Government of the Krai will take part in the conference.

 

 

SERGEY VILYAMOV

DEPUTY CHAIRMAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE SAKHALIN REGION

The Government of the Sakhalin Region has considered your invitation to take part in the III International conference “Transport and transit potential” held within the project of the “United Russia” Party “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA” on the 9th – 10th of September in St. Petersburg.

The Sakhalin Region is one of the most important regions of the country with well-developed port infrastructure. In this respect the issues of development of the transport and logistics sector of Russia are topical for our region. The government of the Sakhalin Region sent invitations to take part in the conference to heads of key regional organizations.

 

OLEG ALEKSEYEV

DEPUTY CHAIRMAN OF THE MURMANSK REGION DUMA

We express our gratitude for your invitation to take part in the III International conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA. Transport and transit potential”. We support this event and delegate Chairman of the Committee for Economic Policy and Business Activity Valeriy Gorin to represent the Murmansk Region Duma at the conference.

 

 

MIKHAIL YURINOV

MINISTER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KARELIA

Ministry of economic development of the Republic of Karelia supports development the III International conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA. Transport and transit potential” and informs that First Deputy Minister of economic development of the Republic of Karelia Shustov Lev Yurievich will take part in the event.

 

 

SHAUKAT AKHMETOV

MINISTER OF TRANSPORT AND AUTOMOBILE ROADS OF THE RYAZAN REGION

The Ministry of Transport and Automobile Roads of the Ryazan Region supports the III International conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA. Transport and transit potential” and expresses its interest to take part in the conference.

Deputy Minister of Transport and Automobile Roads of the Ryazan Region Valeriy Yeryomin will take part in the conference.

 

YURY CHUIKOV 

ACTING MINISTER OF INDUSTRY, NRANSPORT AND ENERGETIC OF THE MURMANSK REGION

On behalf of the Governor of the Murmansk Region D.V. Dmitrienko we thank organizers of the “UNITED RUSSIA” Party Project “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA” for the invitation to take part in the III International conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA. Transport and transit potential”.

Such events are of a particular interest for our region in connection with perspectives for development of Arctic transport system and consequently potential of transport and logistic system of the Murmansk Region.

With support of the conference ideas representative delegation is going to take part in the event on behalf of the Murmansk Region.

 

 

IVAN KHABAROV

CHAIRMAN OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF THE LENINGRAD REGION

The Legislative Assembly of the Leningrad Region supports the III International conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA. Transport and transit potential” and delegates Chairman of the Permanent Commission for Construction, Transport, Communications and Road Facilities Igor Boichenko to take part in the event.

 

 

ALEKSEY GENERALOV

DEPUTY HEAD OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF THE KAMCHATSKIY KRAI

We thank you for invitation and inform you that Chairman of the Committee of Building, Energy Economy, Transport and Housing Policy of the Legislative Assembly of the Kamchatskiy Krai Boris Nikolayevich Chuyev will take part in the III International conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA. Transport and transit potential” on the 9th-10th September 2010.

 

DMITRIY PUGACHYOV

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS OF THE KRASNODAR KRAI

The Department of Transport and Communications of the Krasnodar Krai has reviewed your appeal and thanks you for the invitation to take part in the III International conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA. Transport and transit potential” that will be held on the 9th-10th of September 2010.

The Department of Transport and Communications of the Krasnodar Krai has reviewed your appeal and thanks you for the invitation to take part in the III International conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA. Transport and transit potential” that will be held on the 9th-10th of September 2010.

Head of the Department of Transport and Communications of the Krasnodar Krai Dmitriy Pugachyov will take part in the conference.

 

ALEKSANDR ZUBAREV

DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS OF THE NIZHNI NOVGOROD REGION

Respective of your invitation of Governor of the Nizhni Novgorod Region V.P. Shantsev to take part in the III International conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of Russia. Transport and transit potential” we inform you that Director of the Department of Transport and Communications of the Nizhni Novgorod Region Aleksandr Zubarev will represent the Government of the Region at the conference.

The invitations to take part in the event and the issues for discussion are sent to heads of ship building and ship repairing enterprises and organizations of transport and logistics sector of the Nizhni Novgorod Region.

 

ALEKSEY KAZANIN 

ACTING HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND COMMINICATION OF MOSCOW CITY

Department of transport and communication of Moscow has reviewed invitation to take part in the III International conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA. Transport and transit potential” I express my official support of this event and confirm participation in the conference of the Deputy Head of the Department of Transport and Communication of Moscow Mishanin Vladimir Dmitrievich and specialist on issues of international and interregional cooperation of the Department Balyasnikova Angelika Vladimirovna.

 

YULIA IVANOVA

DEPUTY HEAD OF THE TRANSPORT AGENCY OF THE KAMCHATSKIY KRAI

Thank you for your invitation to take part in the III International conference “St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA”.

Due to its geographical position Kamchatka finds itself in a distance from existing transit transport routes. Development of the Northern Sea Route is important for further implementation of transport and transit potential of the Far East regions. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy sea port has a modern shiprepairing base that may fully service icebreaker and transport fleet in the Eastern sector of the Arctic. Besides, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy sea port offers a wide range of marine vessels services. In the future when the Northern Sea Route opens for year-round navigation Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy sea port may become a large logistics center that will handle and service transit cargo transported via the Northern Sea Route to the countries of the Asia-Pacific Region.

We consider it important and necessary to hold the conference "St. Petersburg – the sea capital of RUSSIA. Transport and transit potential” and to discuss the issues of the Northern Sea Route development.