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U.S.-Russia Business Council (USRBC)

Head of the Representation in Russia

January 2006 – March 2012

Led the Moscow office of the premier Washington-based business association dedicated to promoting bilateral economic ties. My tenure coincided with the "golden age" of commercial cooperation, marked by an unprecedented surge in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the Russian Federation—growing from $3B to $75B annually between 2002 and 2008. Served as a strategic interface for over 300 member companies, focusing on business intelligence, government relations, and high-stakes regulatory troubleshooting. In 2024 the USRBC conducted an orderly dissolution.

Accomplishments

During my tenure at the USRBC I managed the Council relationships with the Russian government, U.S. Embassy in Russia and member-companies. As a trusted organization, USRBC convened numerous discussions with top government officials in the USA and Russia engaging its members and on behalf of them in the frame of:

  • US - Russia Presidential Bilateral Commission activities (2009 - 2014)
  • Russia’s accession to the WTO (August 2012)
  • U.S. granted the Permanent Normal Trade relations (PNTR) to Russia (December 2012)
  • Roadshows to Russia regions

    • Interviews and Materials

    Joe Biden's Visit to Moscow (2011)

    Joe Biden's Visit to Moscow (2011)

    Roundtable discussion with U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and business leaders. Skolkovo, March 9, 2011.

    Letter from Ambassador John Beyrle

    Letter from Ambassador John Beyrle

    Letter expressing gratitude for organizing Vice President Joe Biden's visit. The letter specifically mentions the contribution and merit of Julia Kulagina (Belyakova).

    Letter from Daniel A. Russell

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    Recommendation letter from Daniel A. Russell, President & CEO of U.S.-Russia Business Council.