In terms of growth rates of living standards, the Republic of Buryatia is ahead of both the Russian average and the Far Eastern Federal District. The region ranked 9th in Russia in terms of implementation of the regional investment standard. Buryatia ranks second in the Far Eastern Federal District and fourth in Russia in terms of the growth rate of the self-employed.
Tourists come here to see beautiful natural landscapes, miraculously preserved Old Believer villages and numerous datsans (Buddhist monasteries). Buryatia owns 60% of the coastline of the famous Lake Baikal with its clear water, sandy beaches and stunning landscapes.

Moderator:
Andrey Zhurankov — Head of the Analytical Group of the Press Center, News Agency TASS

Speaker:
Alexey Ungaev — First Deputy Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment of the Republic of Buryatia

The main questions of the discussion:
- Why is auteur cinema the best prologue for dialog with young people?
- The struggle against “for reports” events that harm the perception of young people.
- Experience of talking to the most “difficult” audience. What to do and what tools to use?
- Truth and sincerity as the main tools of education.
- Problems of fathers and children. The crisis of fatherhood
- How to educate without parenting. What is important to avoid?

Moderator:
Olesya Shigina — Head of Cultural Projects, Committee of the Families of Fatherland Warriors Committee

Speaker:
Olga Petrova — Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation

18 participating regions, 8 creative areas, 8 finalists - the result of the first year of the Arctic Startup Expedition: Russia's Far East and Arctic.
The project, which aims to develop the human capital of the Far East and Arctic regions by supporting the creative economy, was launched at the Eastern Economic Forum 2023.
A year later, the first results of the expedition will be summarized on the margins of the forum. What are its key results? What are the most popular creative destinations in the Far Eastern Federal District? How do the winners develop local Far Eastern brands?

Moderator:
Andrey Zhurankov — Head of the Analytical Group of the Press Center, News Agency TASS

Speaker:
Petr Gogolev — Communications Director, Innovation Development Fund of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)

For two years, bloggers Alexey Zhirukhin and Alexander Elikov have been traveling across Russia in an old Soviet Moskvich from 1981. The explorers have 27 regions and 29 thousand kilometers of various roads, including winter roads. Alexey and Alexander successfully debunk myths about their impassability and inaccessibility, proving by personal example that traveling does not require million-dollar budgets and expensive off-road vehicles.
Travelers tell about the attractiveness of each region: about its people, identity, history, gastronomic peculiarities. The main task of the Moskvich polar explorer crew is to develop affordable auto-tourism.

Moderator:
Andrey Zhurankov — Head of the Analytical Group of the Press Center, News Agency TASS

Speakers:
Alexander Elikov — Arctic Traveller, Guide; Member of the Russian Geographical Society
Alexey Zhirukhin — Blogger, Traveler, Ambassador of the Arctic

Moderator:
Andrey Zhurankov — Head of the Analytical Group of the Press Center, News Agency TASS

Speaker:
Dmitry Plotko — Director of Development, Surf Brothers Skolkovo

The history of the family business of Alexander and Elizaveta Ageyev started with the registration of a land plot under the Far Eastern hectare program 186 km from Yakutsk. At the moment there is a cozy recreation center on the picturesque bank of the Maatta River, which is popular with tourists.

Moderator:
Andrey Zhurankov — Head of the Analytical Group of the Press Center, News Agency TASS

Speakers:
Alexander Ageev — Participant of the Far Eastern Hectare programme
Elizaveta Ageeva — Participant of the Far Eastern Hectare Program