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Far Eastern International Investment Forum Investment Projects of the Russian Far East and Trans-Baikal Regions: Priorities of the 21st Century September 19-20, 2001   M O R E   I N F O : Main Page Invitation Letter Official Site Khabarovsk Krai D O W N L O A D : Draft Agenda Meeting Registration Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. The Khabarovsk Territory Administration, in collaboration with the Interregional Association "Far East - Trans-Baikal Regions," has held Far Eastern International Investment Conferences. General problems in attracting domestic and foreign investments were chosen as the theme for the First Conference (1996), while the Second (1997) and the Third (1999) Conferences were devoted to energy and mineral resources as well as to transportation problems of the Far East. Those Conferences were the predecessors of the forthcoming Forum, which is held under the auspices of the President of the Russian Federation and the Russian Government. Organizers Russian National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation, Khabarovsk Territory Administration, Interregional Association "Far East - Trans-Baikal Regions" Registration Please fill in the Registration Form (PDF) and return with payment to the Organizing Committee. Registration fee is 200 US dollars or equivalent in roubles (Russian currency). Current exchange rate is 28,96 roubles per 1 dollar. Please note that exchange rate may vary. The fee includes transfer from/to airport, shuttle bus from the hotel to the Conference Hall, individual breakfasts, group meals and beverages, conference documentation, simultaneous translation, cultural program. The fee does not include participants' travel or hotel expenses. Bank Name: Dalcombank, Khabarovsk Bank Address: 27 Gogolya Street, Khabarovsk 680000 Russia Bank's SWIFT Code: FAEC RU 8K Account Number: 40601840200000000001 Recipient: Finance Department, Khabarovsk Territory Administration, INN 2700000176 Correspondent Bank: The Bank of New York, New York USA SWIFT: IRVIN US 3N Correspondent Account: 890-0106-999 * Please indicate that the purpose of payment is "Far Eastern International Investment Forum Registration Fee." General Information Term September 19-20, 2001 (Wednesday - Thursday) Venue Conference Hall, 3, Shevchenko Street, Khabarovsk, Russia, Tel. +7 (4212) 32-40-94. Climate Normally, the temperature in Khabarovsk during the Forum ranges from 15 to 20 degrees Centigrade. Rains are possible. Working Languages Russian and English. Simultaneous translation. Time Zone Khabarovsk time is 10 hours ahead of GMT. Accommodation Hotel expenses are not included in registration fee. The following hotels are advised since they are located very close to the Forum venue: Intourist Hotel Tel: +7 (4212) 32-65-07, 39-93-13 Parus Hotel Tel: +7 (4212) 32-76-09, 32-72-70 Sapporo Hotel Tel: +7 (4212) 30-52-79, 30-67-45 Please contact the hotels (English-speaking staff is available at these hotels) and mention that you are a participant of the Far Eastern International Investment Forum. Transfers in Khabarovsk Please advise us the arrival/departure dates and flight numbers in advance. We will arrange cars for your transportation from and to the airport. Passports and Visas Foreign visitors entering Russia must have a valid passport and visa. Visitors should apply for visas to a Russian consular office or diplomatic mission in their country. For details please contact your travel agent or a consular office in your country. Currency Exchange Only Russian roubles are accepted within Russia. You can buy Russian roubles at banks and authorized exchange offices upon presentation of your passport. Most hotels have authorized exchange offices. Traveler's Checks and Credit Cards Traveler's checks have very limited use within Russia. You may exchange traveler's checks for dollars or roubles at a limited number of banks and authorized exchange offices upon presentation of your passport. Credit cards can be used in a number of hotels, department stores, shops, restaurants. Organizing Committee Contacts Victor I. Ishaev Chairman of Organizing Committee, RNCPEC Chairman 72 Frunze Street, Khabarovsk, 680002 Russia Tel: +7 (4212) 32-51-21 Fax: +7 (4212) 32-87-56 Sergey I. Lopatin Deputy Chairman of Organizing Committee Chief of Foreign Economic Relations Department, Khabarovsk Territory Administration Tel/Fax: +7 (4212) 32-41-21 E-mail: intorg@adm.khv.ru, vnesh@adm.khv.ru Vitaly E. Selyukov Chief of International Organizations Division, Foreign Economic Relations Department Khabarovsk Territory Administration Tel: +7 (4212) 30-52-56 Fax: +7 (4212) 32-41-21 E-mail: intorg@adm.khv.ru