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Partner, GR & Risks
VALERY AFANASYEV
Leads the assessment of political and regulatory risks, and the development of strategies for government relations. Specializes in analyzing political, regulatory, and institutional factors affecting corporate interests in heavily regulated industries.
As a Partner, coordinates integrated projects for Russian and international companies, including analysis of socio-political and regulatory frameworks, development and implementation of GR strategies, and engagement with government and supranational institutions.
His macro-regional expertise covers Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
Actively contributes to the professional community: speaks at industry forums and conferences, organizes educational programs and case competitions on GR and lobbying, and collaborates with universities and expert platforms.
Previously worked as an analyst and editor at TASS and AGT Communications Group.
Graduated from Lomonosov Moscow State University with a degree in Political science. Completed an advanced professional program "PR and Lobbying in Business and NGOs" at MGIMO University of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and a program "Project Management" at the Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO.
As a Partner, coordinates integrated projects for Russian and international companies, including analysis of socio-political and regulatory frameworks, development and implementation of GR strategies, and engagement with government and supranational institutions.
His macro-regional expertise covers Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
Actively contributes to the professional community: speaks at industry forums and conferences, organizes educational programs and case competitions on GR and lobbying, and collaborates with universities and expert platforms.
Previously worked as an analyst and editor at TASS and AGT Communications Group.
Graduated from Lomonosov Moscow State University with a degree in Political science. Completed an advanced professional program "PR and Lobbying in Business and NGOs" at MGIMO University of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and a program "Project Management" at the Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO.
Biography
publications
25.01.2026
On the role of government relations in executive decision-making — study contribution by Valery Afanasyev.
11.02.2026
On the updated pricing framework for essential medicines and expanded regional authority — commentary by Valery Afanasyev.
15.12.2025
On the reduction of state support for the agro-industrial sector — article by Valery Afanasyev for Agroinvestor.
05.12.2025
On regulatory transformation in Russia’s dietary supplements market — analytical report by Valery Afanasyev and Zhanna Logacheva for Retail.ru.
20.11.2025
On new co-financing rules for regional procurement of orphan drugs — commentary by Valery Afanasyev for Pharmaceutical Bulletin.
20.10.2025
On upcoming changes to pharmaceutical registration procedures — commentary by Valery Afanasyev for Pharmaceutical Bulletin.
13.10.2025
On updated interaction rules between physicians and supplement producers — commentary by Valery Afanasyev for Pharmaceutical Bulletin.
10.10.2025
On new regulatory requirements for medical and pharmaceutical training — commentary by Valery Afanasyev.
Awards and ratings
2025
Rating of Russian lawyers:
the best in law 2025
the best in law 2025
Recognized among leading practitioners in Government Relations (GR), as well as in the special category “Legal Educators.”
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ОГРН 1157746465667 | ИНН 7727176391 | КПП 770301001
123056, Россия, г. Москва, ул. Большая Грузинская 30А, стр. 1, БЦ «Грузинка 30»
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