Summer school for teenagers from SWISSAM International University!

Summer school “I am a Restaurateur” organized by SWISSAM International University will start very soon! The program is suitable for teenagers aged 13-17 who want to learn more about the restaurant industry and “try on” different professions. It’s a great opportunity to spend the summer uniquely, gain interesting experiences, make new friends and cool content…

SWISSAM International University is launching a dual degree program with the Anatoly Sobchak International Banking Institute!

The dual degree program combines the advantages of Russian and international education, providing graduates with opportunities to build their careers both in Russia and abroad. During their studies, students acquire competencies in the hotel and restaurant business, as well as related fields.  Duration of study: 4 years Full-time studies Language: English and Russian The main…

Post-Release of the SPIBA General Meeting 06/07/2023

The world is becoming increasingly digital, but no artificial intelligence can replace SPIBA and face-to-face communication. On July 6, 2023, the Corinthia Hotel St. Petersburg hosted the General Meeting of Members of the St. Petersburg International Business Association (SPIBA). No matter how exciting SPIBA events may be, perhaps one of the most beloved regular events…

Results of elections to the SPIBA Executive Committee

The elections of the SPIBA Executive Committee members were completed on July 7th, 2023. We are pleased to announce elections results: Victoria Gourinovich, CIS Logistics Director/Branch Director, Groupe SEB-Vostok, — 68,9% of votes, Еlena Berger, Head of Legal Russia, KraftHeinz, — 62,2% of votes, Maria Chernaya, Country manager, Bonava St. Petersburg, — 55,6% of votes, Oleg…

BLCONS GROUP: 20.07.2023 Business Degustation “Customs Disputes: Development of Judicial Practice on the Inclusion of Royalties in the Customs Value”

On July 20, the audit and consulting company BLCONS GROUP holds a closed meeting, during which we will consider the specifics of customs disputes related to additional payments in the form of license payments. Starting from 2022, the approach of the courts in cases of challenging customs decisions has changed. Now the courts support the…

SPIBA announces Executive Committee candidates

Please see profile for the candidates who has been nominated for the SPIBA Executive Committee in the attached file: Victoria Gourinovich,CIS Logistics Director/Branch Director, Groupe SEB-Vostok Evgeny Dubensky, Deputy CEO of Zetta Insurance JSC (formerly Allianz), President of Medexpress IJSC, Chair of the Disciplinary Commission of the All-Russian Union of Insurers Oleg Bokov, Group Operational Director ,HEINEKEN Breweries LLC Maria…

St. Petersburg communications award LOUD!

We invite you to take part in the third season of the St. Petersburg communications award LOUD! Applications are accepted until June 30, 2023. LOUD brings together experts and specialists from all over Russia and from different business areas. We want to introduce creative, effective, outstanding projects of PR specialists from St. Petersburg and Russia,…

Hurry up for Baltic Weekend 2023

The XXIV International Communications Forum Baltic Weekend 2023 (16+) organized by SPN Communications will take place in St. Petersburg on September 21-22. Location: St. Petersburg, 1/7 Mikhailovskaya St., Grand Hotel Europe. Baltic Weekend 2023 is an independent communication platform for a dialogue between representatives of state authorities, top managers of large Russian and foreign companies,…