The program was the first professional development course in Russia in the field of Government Relations and Public Affairs built around the practical experience of professionals directly involved in government regulation, legislative initiatives, and the representation and advancement of business and non-profit interests before public authorities.
Over six days, participants will complete 60 academic hours of training. The program includes a core methodology module, industry-specific modules, and master classes. Participants will examine the full GR cycle — from regulatory analysis, stakeholder mapping, and GR strategy development to advancing legislative initiatives and engaging with federal and regional authorities, industry associations, development institutions, and the supranational governing body of the Eurasian Economic Union — the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC).
The industry-specific module focuses on GR practices across different sectors of the economy. Using practical cases, participants will examine GR in metallurgy and mining, the automotive industry, FMCG and retail, pharmaceuticals, IT and telecommunications, as well as in state-owned companies and non-profit organizations. Separate sessions will address the ESG agenda, digital platform regulation, and international economic activity.
The program’s Academic Director is Eduard Voytenko, CEO and Managing Partner of Baikal Lobridge, Candidate of Political Sciences, and Associate Professor at the Department of Advertising and Public Relations, Faculty of International Journalism, MGIMO University.
Classes are taught by heads of GR, legal, and corporate affairs functions at Russian and international companies, as well as representatives of public authorities, development institutions, and industry associations. The program’s lecturers and experts include representatives of DOM.RF, the Agency for Strategic Initiatives, the Ministry of Justice of Russia, the Eurasian Economic Commission, VimpelCom PJSC, Rosatom Mechanical Engineering LLC, Baltika Breweries LLC, Olam Russia, Polymetal Management JSC, AVTOVAZ JSC, the Lake Baikal Foundation, ITMS Group, RVB LLC, EVRAZ, BIOCAD, RUSSOFT, VkusVill, Kraft Heinz Russia, Cargill Russia, the National Champions Association, the Self-Regulatory Organization “Union of Food Supplement Producers,” and other organizations.
The course is designed both for GR professionals and for executives whose day-to-day responsibilities involve engagement with government: business owners and senior executives, legal and PR professionals, corporate affairs and investor relations specialists, civil servants, representatives of non-profit organizations and industry associations, media professionals, and members of the expert community.
Since the launch of the course, 520 professionals from businesses, industry associations, public authorities, and supranational institutions have completed the program. Participants have included representatives of the Presidential Executive Office of the Russian Federation, the Federation Council of the Russian Federation, the Eurasian Economic Commission, the Agency for Strategic Initiatives, DOM.RF, Rosagroleasing JSC, Gazprom Neft PJSC, RUSAL, Severstal PJSC, ALROSA PJSC, EuroChem, Uralchem, Inter RAO PJSC, Roche-Moscow JSC, Nestlé Russia LLC, Lemana PRO, hh.ru, SKB Kontur, Delivery Club, CarPrice, and other companies and government institutions.
In 2021, the program received an IABC Gold Quill Award of Merit in the “Communication Training and Education” category.
10% of the tuition fee is donated to the Lake Baikal Foundation to support environmental conservation projects.
Dates: October 12–17, 2026. Format: In person, 6 days. Duration: 60 academic hours. Tuition fee: RUB 175,000, excluding VAT.
Learn more about the program and register for the course here.