SPIEF 2021: Alexander Medvedev was part of the "Sport is a catalyst for macroeconomic and social change" discussion

Our General Director was part of the debate at this year's St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.


SPIEF 2021: Alexander Medvedev was part of the "Sport is a catalyst for macroeconomic and social change" discussion
Mr. Medvedev was joined by the executive director for communications for next year's World Cup in Qatar, Fatma Al-Naimi, the Minister of Sports of the Republic of Tatarstan, Vladimir Leonov and other important sporting figures.

The topics of the discussion included the investment and costs associated with organising major international sporting events, as well as the economic and social impact these investments have.

SPIEF has taken place in St. Petersburg since 1997 and Zenit are taking part in the economic forum for the third expo in a row. The event is attended by leading representatives of Russian business and politics, including heads of states and major international corporations.