Award winners
10 000
Participants
About
500
Media Representatives
About
Administrative Divisions of China
28
77
Sessions
68
Regions of the Russian Federation
40
Countries
4
Days
On August 16-19, 2026 the main event of the year for the development of Russian-Chinese business is waiting for you!
Why do you need it?
♦ Direct B2B meetings with Chinese investors and businessmen
♦ Real cases of market entry - from startups to corporations
♦ Government support - grants, subsidies, tax benefits
♦ Industrial tours - IT, agriculture, manufacturing, education
♦ 70+ discussions with leading experts from Russia and China
♦ Exhibition of innovative companies - from traditional exports to high technologies
♦ A vibrant cultural programme – gastronomic presentations, concert performances, a golf tournament, and the Chinese national dragon boat festival
"SPROUTS" is not just a forum, it is a springboard into Chinese business!
Join and be part of a large-scale movement to new opportunities!
Why do you need it?
♦ Direct B2B meetings with Chinese investors and businessmen
♦ Real cases of market entry - from startups to corporations
♦ Government support - grants, subsidies, tax benefits
♦ Industrial tours - IT, agriculture, manufacturing, education
♦ 70+ discussions with leading experts from Russia and China
♦ Exhibition of innovative companies - from traditional exports to high technologies
♦ A vibrant cultural programme – gastronomic presentations, concert performances, a golf tournament, and the Chinese national dragon boat festival
"SPROUTS" is not just a forum, it is a springboard into Chinese business!
Join and be part of a large-scale movement to new opportunities!
About Forum 2026
EVERYTHING IS IN OUR HANDS!
Do you want to conquer the Chinese market? Attract investments? Find reliable partners?
Do you want to conquer the Chinese market? Attract investments? Find reliable partners?
VALENTINA MATVIENKO
Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation
Positive trend is observed in trade, industry, agriculture, science, and the humanities. In its turn, the Federation Council, as the chamber of regions, will continue to provide maximum support to strengthening cooperation between Russian and Chinese partners.
I am confident that the Forum will become an authoritative platform for discussing current issues of practical cooperation between the two countries, will facilitate the creation of joint ventures, the implementation of new investment projects, and the expansion of business, cultural, and sporting contacts, and that “its first seeds will bear significant harvest in the very near future.”
I am confident that the Forum will become an authoritative platform for discussing current issues of practical cooperation between the two countries, will facilitate the creation of joint ventures, the implementation of new investment projects, and the expansion of business, cultural, and sporting contacts, and that “its first seeds will bear significant harvest in the very near future.”
DMITRY CHERNYSHENKO
Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation
Chairman of the Russian side of the Intergovernmental Russian-Chinese Commission
Chairman of the Russian side of the Intergovernmental Russian-Chinese Commission
Russia and China have long-term relations which are currently steadily developing across all areas.
Cooperation between Russian regions and Chinese provinces occupies a special place. The Republic of Tatarstan is one of the leaders in this area.
The SPROUTS Business Forum has the potential to become a platform for developing new areas of bilateral cooperation between Russia and China.
Cooperation between Russian regions and Chinese provinces occupies a special place. The Republic of Tatarstan is one of the leaders in this area.
The SPROUTS Business Forum has the potential to become a platform for developing new areas of bilateral cooperation between Russia and China.
Sergei Lavrov
Министр иностранных дел Российской Федерации
I warmly welcome the organizers, participants, and guests of the 3rd International Forum "SPROUTS: Russia and China – Mutually Beneficial Cooperation."
Held for the third time in hospitable Kazan, the Forum has established itself as a valuable platform for strengthening ties between Russian regions and Chinese provinces.
Interregional cooperation is an integral component of the Russian-Chinese comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction, which is entering a new era. Successful examples include the work of the Volga-Yangtze Interregional Cooperation Council, which encompasses the region...
Held for the third time in hospitable Kazan, the Forum has established itself as a valuable platform for strengthening ties between Russian regions and Chinese provinces.
Interregional cooperation is an integral component of the Russian-Chinese comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction, which is entering a new era. Successful examples include the work of the Volga-Yangtze Interregional Cooperation Council, which encompasses the region...
ALEKSEY GRUZDEV
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation
We notice rapid growth in imports from China, with mechanical engineering products accounting for over 60%, and with active substitution of foreign companies which is underway. We are on the cusp of a new trend – a transition to fully cooperative relationships. Kazan and Tatarstan are driving forces in attracting foreign investment, providing platforms such as the Alabuga and Innopolis Special Economic Zones. There are numerous platforms for achieving these goals with established regulatory framework.
MINNIKHANOV RUSTAM
Head (Chairman) of the Republic of Tatarstan
Dear friends!
I am pleased to welcome you to the International Forum “SPROUTS: Russia and China – Mutually Beneficial Cooperation”, which is being held for the fourth time in hospitable Kazan.
Today, China is one of Tatarstan’s leading foreign economic partners. Joint projects in mechanical engineering, petrochemicals, logistics, agriculture, education, and high technology are successfully developing. At the same time, the potential for our cooperation is significantly broader, and the SPROUTS Forum opens up new opportunities for its further development.
Direct links between regions, cities, universities and enterprises play an important role in strengthening Russian-Chinese relations. This is how a solid foundation..........
I am pleased to welcome you to the International Forum “SPROUTS: Russia and China – Mutually Beneficial Cooperation”, which is being held for the fourth time in hospitable Kazan.
Today, China is one of Tatarstan’s leading foreign economic partners. Joint projects in mechanical engineering, petrochemicals, logistics, agriculture, education, and high technology are successfully developing. At the same time, the potential for our cooperation is significantly broader, and the SPROUTS Forum opens up new opportunities for its further development.
Direct links between regions, cities, universities and enterprises play an important role in strengthening Russian-Chinese relations. This is how a solid foundation..........
MERDAN MUQIYIT
Vice Chairman of the Government of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
We would like to use this Forum in order to invite relevant enterprises from the Russian Federation and the Republic of Tatarstan to expand their markets and share development opportunities, develop common cooperation plans, and create a better future together. We are ready to use this Forum as a bridge to further expand cultural exchanges and cooperation with your country, as well as jointly organise various cultural events, technical trainings, international conferences, and academic forums to bring people of both countries closer together and deepen mutual friendship.
ZHANG YUJING
President of the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products
Russian-Chinese trade is growing. We are building an effective sales and promotion system in Russia. We operate in the Alabuga Special Economic Zone. We hope that Tatarstan will become even more active in working with China. We strive to strengthen our communications and are ready to support and assist in organising the participation of Russian and Chinese companies in mutual exhibitions and conventions.
ZHOU LIQUN
Chairman of the Union of Chinese Entrepreneurs in Russia, Doctor of Engineering Science
The Republic of Tatarstan is one of the most hospitable regions, adept at hosting large-scale international events and creating conditions for mutually beneficial cooperation. Today, such events are especially important to Russia for strengthening trusting relations between countries.
WU QIAN
Chairman of the Board of Directors of China Energy International
The Republic of Tatarstan is one of the most hospitable regions, adept at hosting large-scale international events and creating conditions for mutually beneficial cooperation. Today, such events are especially important to Russia for strengthening trusting relations between countries.
LO ERSI
Director General of Sany Russia
I would like to thank the organisers for the warm welcome and high level of service. Russian-Chinese friendship is based on contacts and trust. We are currently building a people’s road between our countries. We will continue to leverage our respective strengths and actively work in the beautiful country of Russia and in the beautiful Tatarstan. There’s a saying in China: “If you want to set out on a journey, first build the road.” We are currently building such a people’s road between our countries.
MINULLINA TALIA
Secretary of the Organizing Committee of the International Forum "SPROUTS: Russia and China – Mutually Beneficial Cooperation", Member of the Government of the Republic of Tatarstan
Dear friends!
It is especially symbolic that this forum is taking place in the year of the 25th anniversary of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation between the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China. Over a quarter of a century, our countries have built relations based on mutual respect, trust, and practical cooperation. Today, this friendship is being further developed at the level of regions, universities, businesses, and individuals.
For Tatarstan, China has long been a key international partner. Over the past ten years, our republic's trade turnover with China has grown almost thirteenfold. But more importantly, these figures reflect real joint efforts.......
It is especially symbolic that this forum is taking place in the year of the 25th anniversary of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation between the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China. Over a quarter of a century, our countries have built relations based on mutual respect, trust, and practical cooperation. Today, this friendship is being further developed at the level of regions, universities, businesses, and individuals.
For Tatarstan, China has long been a key international partner. Over the past ten years, our republic's trade turnover with China has grown almost thirteenfold. But more importantly, these figures reflect real joint efforts.......
DENIS MANTUROV
First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Chairman of the Russian side of the Intergovernmental Russian-Chinese Commission on Investment Cooperation
I welcome the participants, guests, and organisers of the International Forum “SPROUTS: Russia and China – Mutually Beneficial Cooperation”.
The Forum traditionally brings together representatives of government agencies, business circles, and the scientific and educational communities of our countries.
Bilateral trade, economic, scientific, technical, and cultural relations are steadily strengthening, facilitating the implementation of new joint ideas and initiatives.
The Intergovernmental Russian-Chinese Commission on Investment Cooperation is undertaking significant work, providing support for cooperation projects in industry, agriculture, transport and infrastructure, digital technologies, and e-commerce.........
The Forum traditionally brings together representatives of government agencies, business circles, and the scientific and educational communities of our countries.
Bilateral trade, economic, scientific, technical, and cultural relations are steadily strengthening, facilitating the implementation of new joint ideas and initiatives.
The Intergovernmental Russian-Chinese Commission on Investment Cooperation is undertaking significant work, providing support for cooperation projects in industry, agriculture, transport and infrastructure, digital technologies, and e-commerce.........
Dear participants and guests of the third International Forum
"SPROUTS: Russia and China – Mutually Beneficial Cooperation"!
The "SPROUTS" Forum has rightfully established itself as an effective event for strengthening economic cooperation between the Russian Federation and China.
Today, when stability and flexibility of economic ties are becoming key factors for development, the strategic partnership between our countries is demonstrating confident momentum. Last year, trade turnover
between Russia and China reached a historic high. Regions, small and medium-sized enterprises, are actively participating in this process......
"SPROUTS: Russia and China – Mutually Beneficial Cooperation"!
The "SPROUTS" Forum has rightfully established itself as an effective event for strengthening economic cooperation between the Russian Federation and China.
Today, when stability and flexibility of economic ties are becoming key factors for development, the strategic partnership between our countries is demonstrating confident momentum. Last year, trade turnover
between Russia and China reached a historic high. Regions, small and medium-sized enterprises, are actively participating in this process......
Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation
M.G. Reshetnikov, addressing the participants of the International Forum
"SPROUTS: Russia and China – Mutually Beneficial Cooperation"
M.G. Reshetnikov, addressing the participants of the International Forum
"SPROUTS: Russia and China – Mutually Beneficial Cooperation"
Maxim Reshetnikov
Dear colleagues, dear friends!
I warmly welcome the organisers, participants, and guests of the International Forum “SPROUTS: Russia and China – Mutually Beneficial Cooperation”.
The Forum held in Kazan has become a unique platform for developing trade, economic, scientific, and cultural ties between the regions of the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China.
The significant role of the SPROUTS Forum in strengthening international cooperation was highlighted at the meeting of the Volga-Yangtze Interregional Cooperation Council held in May 2025 under my co-chairmanship and the co-chairmanship of Mr. Zhang Guoqing, Vice-Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China.........
I warmly welcome the organisers, participants, and guests of the International Forum “SPROUTS: Russia and China – Mutually Beneficial Cooperation”.
The Forum held in Kazan has become a unique platform for developing trade, economic, scientific, and cultural ties between the regions of the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China.
The significant role of the SPROUTS Forum in strengthening international cooperation was highlighted at the meeting of the Volga-Yangtze Interregional Cooperation Council held in May 2025 under my co-chairmanship and the co-chairmanship of Mr. Zhang Guoqing, Vice-Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China.........
Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Volga Federal District
Igor Komarov
Sergey Lavrov
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation
To the organizers, participants, and guests of the 3rd International Forum "SPROUTS: Russia and China – Mutually Beneficial Cooperation"
I warmly welcome the organizers, participants, and guests of the 3rd International Forum "SPROUTS: Russia and China – Mutually Beneficial Cooperation."
Held for the third time in hospitable Kazan, the Forum has established itself as a valuable platform for strengthening ties between Russian regions and Chinese provinces.
Interregional cooperation is an integral component of the Russian-Chinese comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction, which is entering a new era. Successful examples include the work of the Volga-Yangtze Interregional Cooperation Council, which encompasses the constituent entities of the Volga Federal District and the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze River.
It is gratifying that the event's agenda, as always, is very rich, including business sessions and an extensive cultural program. One of its key elements is the Russia-China Expo international exhibition, dedicated to trade and economic relations between the two countries.
I would like to especially note that our meeting is taking place in the year marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory in the Great Patriotic War and the Chinese people's victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Our shared glorious history and comradeship in arms are called upon to further strengthen the atmosphere of friendship and trust between our peoples.
I am confident that the Forum will be constructive, and its results will contribute to the further development of Russian-Chinese humanitarian and economic cooperation and the unleashing of the potential of public diplomacy.
I wish you success and all the best.
I warmly welcome the organizers, participants, and guests of the 3rd International Forum "SPROUTS: Russia and China – Mutually Beneficial Cooperation."
Held for the third time in hospitable Kazan, the Forum has established itself as a valuable platform for strengthening ties between Russian regions and Chinese provinces.
Interregional cooperation is an integral component of the Russian-Chinese comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction, which is entering a new era. Successful examples include the work of the Volga-Yangtze Interregional Cooperation Council, which encompasses the constituent entities of the Volga Federal District and the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze River.
It is gratifying that the event's agenda, as always, is very rich, including business sessions and an extensive cultural program. One of its key elements is the Russia-China Expo international exhibition, dedicated to trade and economic relations between the two countries.
I would like to especially note that our meeting is taking place in the year marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory in the Great Patriotic War and the Chinese people's victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Our shared glorious history and comradeship in arms are called upon to further strengthen the atmosphere of friendship and trust between our peoples.
I am confident that the Forum will be constructive, and its results will contribute to the further development of Russian-Chinese humanitarian and economic cooperation and the unleashing of the potential of public diplomacy.
I wish you success and all the best.
TALIA Ilgizovna Minullina
Secretary of the Organizing Committee of the International Forum "SPROUTS: Russia and China – Mutually Beneficial Cooperation," Member of the Government of the Republic of Tatarstan
Secretary of the Organizing Committee of the International Forum "SPROUTS: Russia and China – Mutually Beneficial Cooperation," Member of the Government of the Republic of Tatarstan
Dear friends!
It is especially symbolic that this forum is being held in the year of the 25th anniversary of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation between the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China. Over a quarter century, our countries have built relations based on mutual respect, trust, and practical cooperation. Today, this friendship is being further developed at the level of regions, universities, businesses, and individuals.
For Tatarstan, China has long been a key international partner. Over the past ten years, our republic's trade turnover with China has grown almost thirteenfold. But more importantly, these figures reflect real joint ventures, investments, scientific research, educational projects, and human relationships.
That is why we created the "ROSTKI" forum several years ago. This is a platform for not just discussing cooperation, but strengthening it. It is a place where entrepreneurs find partners, scientists find like-minded people, regions find new growth points, and agreements become active projects. There's a Chinese proverb: "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." I believe this proverb best captures the philosophy of the ROSTKI forum. We're not looking for quick wins. We're building partnerships that grow stronger every year.
I'm confident that, as always, guests will take home from Tatarstan not only signed agreements, but also the understanding that people here know how to make friends, work hard, and keep their word. Trust is becoming the most important asset of any international cooperation today.
May the ROSTKI forum give each participant new ideas and projects that will last for years to come.
Welcome to Tatarstan! Welcome to the ROSTKI forum!
It is especially symbolic that this forum is being held in the year of the 25th anniversary of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation between the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China. Over a quarter century, our countries have built relations based on mutual respect, trust, and practical cooperation. Today, this friendship is being further developed at the level of regions, universities, businesses, and individuals.
For Tatarstan, China has long been a key international partner. Over the past ten years, our republic's trade turnover with China has grown almost thirteenfold. But more importantly, these figures reflect real joint ventures, investments, scientific research, educational projects, and human relationships.
That is why we created the "ROSTKI" forum several years ago. This is a platform for not just discussing cooperation, but strengthening it. It is a place where entrepreneurs find partners, scientists find like-minded people, regions find new growth points, and agreements become active projects. There's a Chinese proverb: "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." I believe this proverb best captures the philosophy of the ROSTKI forum. We're not looking for quick wins. We're building partnerships that grow stronger every year.
I'm confident that, as always, guests will take home from Tatarstan not only signed agreements, but also the understanding that people here know how to make friends, work hard, and keep their word. Trust is becoming the most important asset of any international cooperation today.
May the ROSTKI forum give each participant new ideas and projects that will last for years to come.
Welcome to Tatarstan! Welcome to the ROSTKI forum!
Igor Komarov
Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Volga Federal District
Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Volga Federal District
Dear colleagues, dear friends!
I warmly welcome the organisers, participants, and guests of the International Forum “SPROUTS: Russia and China – Mutually Beneficial Cooperation”.
The Forum held in Kazan has become a unique platform for developing trade, economic, scientific, and cultural ties between the regions of the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China.
The significant role of the SPROUTS Forum in strengthening international cooperation was highlighted at the meeting of the Volga-Yangtze Interregional Cooperation Council held in May 2025 under my co-chairmanship and the co-chairmanship of Mr. Zhang Guoqing, Vice-Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China.
I am confident that the Forum’s comprehensive business programme will allow us to discuss current issues of international cooperation and foreign economic relations, sign new agreements, and establish strong business contacts.
This event will be an important step in the development of the Russian-Chinese comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction, as well as in strengthening the friendly relations between our peoples.
May every participant find reliable business partners here to implement new initiatives and projects!
I warmly welcome the organisers, participants, and guests of the International Forum “SPROUTS: Russia and China – Mutually Beneficial Cooperation”.
The Forum held in Kazan has become a unique platform for developing trade, economic, scientific, and cultural ties between the regions of the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China.
The significant role of the SPROUTS Forum in strengthening international cooperation was highlighted at the meeting of the Volga-Yangtze Interregional Cooperation Council held in May 2025 under my co-chairmanship and the co-chairmanship of Mr. Zhang Guoqing, Vice-Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China.
I am confident that the Forum’s comprehensive business programme will allow us to discuss current issues of international cooperation and foreign economic relations, sign new agreements, and establish strong business contacts.
This event will be an important step in the development of the Russian-Chinese comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction, as well as in strengthening the friendly relations between our peoples.
May every participant find reliable business partners here to implement new initiatives and projects!
Maxim Reshetnikov,
Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation
Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation
Distinguished participants and guests of the Third International Forum "Budding: Russia and China – Mutually Beneficial Cooperation":
The "Budding" forum has successfully developed into an important platform for strengthening economic cooperation between the Russian Federation and China.
In today's world, where stable and flexible economic relations are key factors for development, the strategic partnership between our two countries is showing a stable trend. Last year, trade between Russia and China reached a record high.
Regions, SMEs, and high-tech companies are actively participating in this process.
The Russian Federation government highly values the opportunity to expand Russia-China cooperation. We are working with our Chinese partners to create stable logistics routes, strengthen cross-border e-commerce, and launch new production clusters and digital solutions to facilitate business processes.
The organizer of the forum – the Republic of Tatarstan – possesses enormous potential for expanding cooperation with Chinese partners. Tatarstan's successful experience in developing high-tech sectors, from petrochemicals and mechanical engineering to IT and biotechnology, opens up broad prospects for joint projects with Chinese companies. We see great potential in production localization, technology transfer, and joint research projects, particularly in the areas of industrial digitalization, green technologies, and new materials.
The "Budding" forum provides an excellent platform to discuss pressing challenges, share experiences, and develop concrete recommendations to strengthen economic cooperation between our countries.
I believe that the upcoming forum in Kazan will strongly promote mutually beneficial cooperation and good neighborly relations between the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China.
I wish all participants a constructive dialogue and fruitful results during the forum!
The "Budding" forum has successfully developed into an important platform for strengthening economic cooperation between the Russian Federation and China.
In today's world, where stable and flexible economic relations are key factors for development, the strategic partnership between our two countries is showing a stable trend. Last year, trade between Russia and China reached a record high.
Regions, SMEs, and high-tech companies are actively participating in this process.
The Russian Federation government highly values the opportunity to expand Russia-China cooperation. We are working with our Chinese partners to create stable logistics routes, strengthen cross-border e-commerce, and launch new production clusters and digital solutions to facilitate business processes.
The organizer of the forum – the Republic of Tatarstan – possesses enormous potential for expanding cooperation with Chinese partners. Tatarstan's successful experience in developing high-tech sectors, from petrochemicals and mechanical engineering to IT and biotechnology, opens up broad prospects for joint projects with Chinese companies. We see great potential in production localization, technology transfer, and joint research projects, particularly in the areas of industrial digitalization, green technologies, and new materials.
The "Budding" forum provides an excellent platform to discuss pressing challenges, share experiences, and develop concrete recommendations to strengthen economic cooperation between our countries.
I believe that the upcoming forum in Kazan will strongly promote mutually beneficial cooperation and good neighborly relations between the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China.
I wish all participants a constructive dialogue and fruitful results during the forum!
DENIS MANTUROV
First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Chairman of the Russian side of the Intergovernmental Russian-Chinese Commission on Investment Cooperation
First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Chairman of the Russian side of the Intergovernmental Russian-Chinese Commission on Investment Cooperation
I welcome the participants, guests, and organisers of the International Forum “SPROUTS: Russia and China – Mutually Beneficial Cooperation”.
The Forum traditionally brings together representatives of government agencies, business circles, and the scientific and educational communities of our countries.
Bilateral trade, economic, scientific, technical, and cultural relations are steadily strengthening, facilitating the implementation of new joint ideas and initiatives.
The Intergovernmental Russian-Chinese Commission on Investment Cooperation is undertaking significant work, providing support for cooperation projects in industry, agriculture, transport and infrastructure, digital technologies, and e-commerce.
Particular attention is paid to developing interregional ties.
Such events as the SPROUTS Forum, held in Kazan, one of Russia’s leading industrial and scientific centres, play an important role in fleshing out the Russian-Chinese partnership, particularly in the area of technological and industrial cooperation.
I am confident that the Forum discussions will spark new ideas that will form the basis of future projects.
I wish you fruitful work and success in achieving your goals.
The Forum traditionally brings together representatives of government agencies, business circles, and the scientific and educational communities of our countries.
Bilateral trade, economic, scientific, technical, and cultural relations are steadily strengthening, facilitating the implementation of new joint ideas and initiatives.
The Intergovernmental Russian-Chinese Commission on Investment Cooperation is undertaking significant work, providing support for cooperation projects in industry, agriculture, transport and infrastructure, digital technologies, and e-commerce.
Particular attention is paid to developing interregional ties.
Such events as the SPROUTS Forum, held in Kazan, one of Russia’s leading industrial and scientific centres, play an important role in fleshing out the Russian-Chinese partnership, particularly in the area of technological and industrial cooperation.
I am confident that the Forum discussions will spark new ideas that will form the basis of future projects.
I wish you fruitful work and success in achieving your goals.
MINNIKHANOV RUSTAM NURGALIEVICH
Head (Chairman) of the Republic of Tatarstan
Head (Chairman) of the Republic of Tatarstan
Dear friends!
I am pleased to welcome you to the International Forum “SPROUTS: Russia and China – Mutually Beneficial Cooperation”, which is being held for the fourth time in hospitable Kazan.
Today, China is one of Tatarstan’s leading foreign economic partners. Joint projects in mechanical engineering, petrochemicals, logistics, agriculture, education, and high technology are successfully developing. At the same time, the potential for our cooperation is significantly broader, and the SPROUTS Forum opens up new opportunities for its further development.
Direct links between regions, cities, universities and enterprises play an important role in strengthening Russian-Chinese relations. This is how a solid foundation of cooperation is built, based on mutual trust and respect, striving for sustainable development.
I am confident that the Forum will foster the emergence of new projects, expand business ties, and strengthen the friendship between the peoples of Russia and China. I wish you the successful implementation of all your plans and enjoy your stay in Tatarstan!
I am pleased to welcome you to the International Forum “SPROUTS: Russia and China – Mutually Beneficial Cooperation”, which is being held for the fourth time in hospitable Kazan.
Today, China is one of Tatarstan’s leading foreign economic partners. Joint projects in mechanical engineering, petrochemicals, logistics, agriculture, education, and high technology are successfully developing. At the same time, the potential for our cooperation is significantly broader, and the SPROUTS Forum opens up new opportunities for its further development.
Direct links between regions, cities, universities and enterprises play an important role in strengthening Russian-Chinese relations. This is how a solid foundation of cooperation is built, based on mutual trust and respect, striving for sustainable development.
I am confident that the Forum will foster the emergence of new projects, expand business ties, and strengthen the friendship between the peoples of Russia and China. I wish you the successful implementation of all your plans and enjoy your stay in Tatarstan!
About the forum
The BRICS Summit, held in Kazan in 2024, hosted a meeting between President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping. The Heads of states confirmed their desire to further strengthen the strategic partnership and expand cultural and economic ties between the two countries.
As part of strengthening bilateral cooperation between Russian regions and Chinese provinces, the annual International Forum "SPROUTS: Russia and China – mutually beneficial cooperation" has been initiated.
On August 17-18, 2026, the forum will be held for the fourth time. The Kazan Expo International Exhibition Center in Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, will once again become the venue of the event.
The forum's programme includes business sessions in 17 key areas, covering interstate dialogue, industry, education, economics, finance, transport, tourism, culture, interaction of business associations, as well as a cross-cultural area.
The central event will be the plenary session of the forum. In addition to the business part, guests will enjoy a reception with dishes of national cuisine, a concert by art masters, tournaments in the ancient Chinese game of Weiqi, and tennis, as well as a Chinese film festival and a coffee break in the format of a Chinese tea ceremony.
A special place in the programme is occupied by the Russia-China Expo international exhibition, a large-scale exposition with an area of 10,000 sq. m. dedicated to current areas of trade and economic cooperation between Russia and China.
Traditionally, representatives of federal ministries, heads of provincial governments of the People's Republic of China, chairmen of Russian and Chinese companies, heads of constituent entities of the Russian Federation, as well as representatives of business associations and business circles of the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China will participate in the Forum.
The 2025 Forum brought together about 10,000 participants from 40 countries, 68 subjects of the Russian Federation, and 28 administrative divisions of the People's Republic of China. 34 agreements have been signed.
The honorary guests of the forum last year were:
1. Anton ALIKHANOV, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation;
2. Yury MUTSENEK, State Secretary – Deputy Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities of the Russian Federation;
3. Igor LEVITIN, Adviser to the President, Special Presidential Representative for International Cooperation in Transport;
4. Dmitry VORONA, Deputy Chair of the Federation Council Committee on Economic Policy;
5. Rustam MINNIKHANOV, Head (Rais) of the Republic of Tatarstan;
6. SONG Wei, Secretary of the Communist Party Group and Chairman of the People's Political Consultative Council of Hubei Province;
7. TAN Zhouyan, Member of the Party Group of the Shandong Provincial People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Chairman of the Shandong Social Science Association;
8. ZHANG Hanhui, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Russian Federation;
9. GUO Kuilong, Secretary General of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce for the Import and Export of Engineering and Electronic Products.
As part of strengthening bilateral cooperation between Russian regions and Chinese provinces, the annual International Forum "SPROUTS: Russia and China – mutually beneficial cooperation" has been initiated.
On August 17-18, 2026, the forum will be held for the fourth time. The Kazan Expo International Exhibition Center in Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, will once again become the venue of the event.
The forum's programme includes business sessions in 17 key areas, covering interstate dialogue, industry, education, economics, finance, transport, tourism, culture, interaction of business associations, as well as a cross-cultural area.
The central event will be the plenary session of the forum. In addition to the business part, guests will enjoy a reception with dishes of national cuisine, a concert by art masters, tournaments in the ancient Chinese game of Weiqi, and tennis, as well as a Chinese film festival and a coffee break in the format of a Chinese tea ceremony.
A special place in the programme is occupied by the Russia-China Expo international exhibition, a large-scale exposition with an area of 10,000 sq. m. dedicated to current areas of trade and economic cooperation between Russia and China.
Traditionally, representatives of federal ministries, heads of provincial governments of the People's Republic of China, chairmen of Russian and Chinese companies, heads of constituent entities of the Russian Federation, as well as representatives of business associations and business circles of the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China will participate in the Forum.
The 2025 Forum brought together about 10,000 participants from 40 countries, 68 subjects of the Russian Federation, and 28 administrative divisions of the People's Republic of China. 34 agreements have been signed.
The honorary guests of the forum last year were:
1. Anton ALIKHANOV, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation;
2. Yury MUTSENEK, State Secretary – Deputy Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities of the Russian Federation;
3. Igor LEVITIN, Adviser to the President, Special Presidential Representative for International Cooperation in Transport;
4. Dmitry VORONA, Deputy Chair of the Federation Council Committee on Economic Policy;
5. Rustam MINNIKHANOV, Head (Rais) of the Republic of Tatarstan;
6. SONG Wei, Secretary of the Communist Party Group and Chairman of the People's Political Consultative Council of Hubei Province;
7. TAN Zhouyan, Member of the Party Group of the Shandong Provincial People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Chairman of the Shandong Social Science Association;
8. ZHANG Hanhui, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Russian Federation;
9. GUO Kuilong, Secretary General of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce for the Import and Export of Engineering and Electronic Products.
Contacts
The address of the event:
Kazan Expo International Exhibition Center
Republic of Tatarstan, Laishevsky district, Bolshye Kabany village, Vystavochnaya str., 1.
Kazan Expo International Exhibition Center
Republic of Tatarstan, Laishevsky district, Bolshye Kabany village, Vystavochnaya str., 1.
Phone: +7 (843) 570-40-01
Fax: +7 (843) 570-40-01
Fax: +7 (843) 570-40-01
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