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“Like so many Russian entrepreneurs, I went into business at a unique time - the country in which I was born and grew up no longer existed, but the new was yet to be born. The former gave me the opportunity to receive a fine academic education, and the latter, in which I live today, offered me a rare opportunity to prove myself and achieve success”.
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Oleg Deripaska proposes to adopt the Environmental Code
Addressing a meeting of the RUIE bureau, Oleg Deripaska, CEO of Basic Element, called for the environmental regulation system to be reformed. He said environmental reforms could save approximately RUR 400 billion, which could then be invested in modernising and developing new technologies for industrial companies, while simultaneously increasing tax revenue by RUR 60 billion and saving the budget RUR 20 billion. (read more)
Oleg Deripaska's hotline with Basic Element's employees.
Basic Element CEO Oleg Deripaska took part in the hotline with employees of more than 100 companies, parts of Basic Element business group, on April 5, 2012. Oleg Deripaska spoke about his work motivation, modernisation and social development plans, opportunities to participate in major Russia's infrastructure projects as well as shared his viewpoint on Russia's accession to the WTO. (read more)
Oleg Deripaska: We should start environmental reform from scratch
Over the past twenty years, Russia has made a unique breakthrough in its economic and social development.
During this period, we have carried out a structural transformation of our economy, which has strengthened the country's international standing and fostered the development of a robust civil society. The legal system which facilitated this was virtually created from scratch. (read more)
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Oleg Deripaska attends The Wall Street Journal CEO Council annual meeting in Washington, DC
Speaking at the opening session of the 2011 Wall Street Journal CEO Council, Oleg Deripaska outlined his views on the role and prospects of China and the economic opportunities in China for Russia, the U.S. and other countries.
In discussions with Oleg Deripaska, the opening session was chaired by Alan Murray, Deputy Managing Director at The Wall Street Journal, and included former U.S. Ambassador to China and U.S. presidential candidate Jon Huntsman and Chinese entrepreneur Zhang Xin, who were all asked to comment on why 2012 may be the best time to engage with China.