THE FUTURE OF RUSSIA: CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS (FINDINGS OF ST. PETERSBURG INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC FORUM, 2016)
The article presents an overview of the presentations and comments of experts participated in the anniversary Saint-Petersburg International Economic Forum, which was held June 16-18, 2016. The authors formulated fundamental conclusions, summarizing the results of the forum's discussions, presented recommendations for improving the effectiveness of international economic activities of the Russian Federation, and disclosed specific and general solutions for the development of economy brunches (including energy sector, transport, tourism, science, etc.) proposed by the participants. As one of the most important threats to the country's development the disparities of economic and demographic development were highlighted. According to experts’ opinion overcoming this threat requires improving the regional policy both in sectoral and spatial aspects.