Cities are drivers for the development of any modern economy. Human capital is concentrated in cities, where the most intellectual and knowledge-intensive sectors are to be found. Cities are fundamental points for international trade and knowledge sharing.

• What role do cities play in the Russian economy?
• To what extent are Russian cities achieving their potential and serving as drivers of economic and territorial development?
• How do Russian politics and city regulations compare to experiences around the world?

The President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin is the keynote speaker at the Moscow Urban Forum.

http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/58026