Valdai International Discussion Forum
The Valdai International Discussion Forum is an annual international expert gathering founded in 2004 by the Russian Institute for Strategic Studies and the Russian Council on Foreign Affairs. Held at various Russian locations including Veliky Novgorod, it convenes politicians, diplomats, and analysts to discuss Russian foreign policy. The club's director is Andrey Bystritskiy, and the chair of its supervisory board is Svetlana Medvedeva. The forum is closely associated with the Russian presidency and is known for speeches by Vladimir Putin.
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