Russian Political and Economic Issues

Russian Federation Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov spoke about the state of the Russian economy, the upcoming G-20 summit in Pittsburgh,… read more

Russian Federation Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov spoke about the state of the Russian economy, the upcoming G-20 summit in Pittsburgh, and his country’s efforts to join the World Trade Organization (WTO). He then responded to questions from moderators C. Fred Bergsten and Andrew Kuchins, followed by audience members. Question topics included political corruption in Russia and President’s Obama decision to scrap plans for a missile defense system in Poland and the Czech Republic.

The Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Sergei Kislyak opened the event and introduced Mr. Shuvalov. close

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Program ID:
289037-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Sep 21, 2009 | 7:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Oct 03, 2009 | 5:47am EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Sep 21, 2009 | 7:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Sep 21, 2009 | 8:02pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Sep 22, 2009 | 2:27am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Sep 22, 2009 | 12:06pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Oct 03, 2009 | 5:47am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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