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In this analytical digest, the Roscongress Foundation summarizes the results of the 5th International Arctic Forum which was held on 9-10 April 2019 in St. Petersburg.

One of the key themes of EEF 2018 is the digital economy. Alexander Galitsky, founder of venture fund Almaz Capital and one of the bestknown entrepreneurs in the Russian IT industry, discusses whether it has become more difficult for Russian companies to break into the international market, the culture of buying innovation in Russia, and why blockchain is the future.