Igor Shuvalov

Igor Shuvalov, born on January fourth, nineteen sixty-seven, is a prominent jurist, politician, and lawyer in Russia. He currently serves as the chair of VEB.RF, the country's largest state development corporation, a position he has held since May twenty-four, two thousand eighteen. Under his leadership, VEB.RF underwent significant modernization, enhancing its impact on the national economy and the wellbeing of its citizens.

Shuvalov's political career includes serving as the First Deputy Prime Minister in both Dmitry Medvedev's and Vladimir Putin's cabinets. His work has focused on a variety of socio-economic policies, including state finances, the investment climate, migration policy, and the development of the Far East. He has also been instrumental in supporting small and medium businesses and co-developing national development projects.

In response to economic challenges, Shuvalov led working groups in two critical periods: during the Great Recession in two thousand eight and the financial crisis in two thousand fourteen, both aimed at mitigating their after-effects in Russia. His international representation includes serving as the President of Russia's delegate to the G8 and playing a key role in organizing significant global events such as the two thousand six G8 Summit in Saint Petersburg, the two thousand twelve APEC Summit in Vladivostok, the twenty-seventh World Summer Universiade in Kazan in two thousand thirteen, and the two thousand eighteen FIFA World Cup.

A distinguished economist, Shuvalov holds a doctor of science degree in Jurisprudence. In two thousand twenty-two, he defended a thesis on the Legal Regulation of Entrepreneurial Activity during Socio-Economic Crisis at the Institute of Legislation and Comparative Law, further solidifying his expertise in the field.