It was a matter of great proud and pleasure to be as a speaker of such a presigious Forum on 25.11.2025. The 10th International Forum of the Financial University, «Russia: Vision of the Future,» was held in Moscow. The future has always fascinated people. Everyone dreams of knowing what awaits them next. The Forum was dedicated to understanding the future we need.
Forum Speakers:
- Anton Germanovich Siluanov, Minister of Finance of the Russian Federation
- Alexander Mikhailovich Babakov, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma
- Alexander Nikolaevich Shokhin, President of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs
- Mikhail Mikhailovich Kotyukov, Governor of the Krasnoyarsk Territory;
- Mikhail Yuryevich Alekseev, President and Chairman of the Management Board of JSC Pochta Bank;
- Stanislav Evgenievich Prokofiev, Rector of the Financial University
- Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Speaker of the Parliament of the Emirate of Sharjah, Minister of Infrastructure Development of the UAE
- Manish Kumar, President of the Soltex Group of Companies, Deputy Chairman of the Commission on Foreign Economic Cooperation with Partners in India of the Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Deputy Chairman of the Board of FBA EAC.
Manish Kumar:
DESPITE SANCTIONS. AN INDIAN EXPERT ON THE SECRET OF THE RUSSIAN ECONOMY’S SUCCESS UNDER WESTERN PRESSURE
The Russian economy has demonstrated successful development under unprecedented sanctions pressure. This opinion was expressed by Manish Kumar, Deputy Chairman for Foreign Economic Cooperation with Partners in India at the Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The prominent expert participated in the Tenth International Forum of the Financial University. One of the leading platforms for discussing trends in the development of the Russian and global economy, it brought together representatives from over 30 countries. «More than 35,000 sanctions have now been imposed against Russia,» noted Manish Kumar. «Taking into account the total number of sanctions, including those from America and Europe, they expected the Russian economy to collapse. But the economy is holding up, and GDP is growing. Therefore, the world, friendly countries, and even unfriendly ones, can learn from Russia how to resist such pressure.»
Russian-Indian economic ties are developing dynamically. Trade turnover has increased sevenfold over the past five years, reaching $68,7 billion by FY 2024- 2025. There are numerous promising areas of cooperation between the two countries, from energy to biotechnology. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to India in early December will give new impetus to relations in all areas, according to Manish Kumar. «Ask any child in India who is our country’s true friend? The answer will be the same: Russia. This is a friendship that has stood the test of time».