Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation
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The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation (RF CCI) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization that operates under the Russian Federation Law on Chambers of Commerce and Industry in the Russian Federation and the Chamber's Charter and represents the interests of small, medium-size, and big businesses encompassing all business sectors—manufacturing, domestic and foreign trade, agriculture, the finance system, and the services. Chaired by Yevgeny Primakov
(from December 14, 2001).
on the introduction of chambers of commerce and industry in Russia was drawn up, but the statute
"On chambers of commerce and industry" was approved only on October 6, 1917 by the Russian Provisional Government
. The document outlined principal goals, tasks and authority of chambers of commerce and industry in Russia.
After the end of the Russian Civil War
and a transfer to the New Economic Policy
(NEP), on November 11, 1921 the North-Western Chamber was incorporated in Petrograd. In December 1922, the Eastern Chamber of Commerce began its operations in the Soviet republics Bukhara
and Khorezm.
On May 28, 1932 the USSR Council of People's Commissars approved the Charter of the All-Union Chamber of Commerce. The AUCC was headquartered in Moscow. In 1972 it became the USSR Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
In 1988 the USSR CCI congress approved opening regional and municipal affiliations. That was when the foundation of the present-day Russia's CCI network was laid down.
19 regional chambers of commerce and industry and several dozens of associations of entrepreneurs participated in the foundation congress of the CCI of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic
in October 1991.
On March 18, 1993 RF president signed the decree "On the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation." It was later updated and constitutionalized as the RF Law "On Chambers of Commerce and Industry in the Russian Federation."
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation is a member of the International Chamber of Commerce
, the International Chamber of Commerce#World Federation of Chambers of Commerce, the Eurochambres
, the Council of the Chairmen of Chambers of Commerce and Industry in CIS
Member Countries, and other international and regional organizations.
The International Trade Center, Moscow Expo Center
, Sojusekspertisa
, and Sojuzpatent associations, along with over 350 other enterprises and firms set up by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation and its regional chambers of commerce and industry form the infrastructure that provides services to businesses at the federal and regional levels.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation provides the following services:
Commercial dispute settlement institutions at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation:
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation publishes the Commerce and Industry News newspaper, and the RF CCI Partner magazine.
Yevgeny Primakov
Yevgeny Maksimovich Primakov is a Russian politician and diplomat. During his long career, he served as the Russian Foreign Minister, Prime Minister of Russia, Speaker of the Soviet of the Union of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union, and chief of intelligence service...
(from December 14, 2001).
Mission
The Chamber formulates its mission as to “promote the growth of the Russian economy and its integration into the world economic system and provide favorable conditions for the advancement of all business sectors.”History
In March 1910 a billBill (proposed law)
A bill is a proposed law under consideration by a legislature. A bill does not become law until it is passed by the legislature and, in most cases, approved by the executive. Once a bill has been enacted into law, it is called an act or a statute....
on the introduction of chambers of commerce and industry in Russia was drawn up, but the statute
Statute
A statute is a formal written enactment of a legislative authority that governs a state, city, or county. Typically, statutes command or prohibit something, or declare policy. The word is often used to distinguish law made by legislative bodies from case law, decided by courts, and regulations...
"On chambers of commerce and industry" was approved only on October 6, 1917 by the Russian Provisional Government
Russian Provisional Government
The Russian Provisional Government was the short-lived administrative body which sought to govern Russia immediately following the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II . On September 14, the State Duma of the Russian Empire was officially dissolved by the newly created Directorate, and the country was...
. The document outlined principal goals, tasks and authority of chambers of commerce and industry in Russia.
After the end of the Russian Civil War
Russian Civil War
The Russian Civil War was a multi-party war that occurred within the former Russian Empire after the Russian provisional government collapsed to the Soviets, under the domination of the Bolshevik party. Soviet forces first assumed power in Petrograd The Russian Civil War (1917–1923) was a...
and a transfer to the New Economic Policy
New Economic Policy
The New Economic Policy was an economic policy proposed by Vladimir Lenin, who called it state capitalism. Allowing some private ventures, the NEP allowed small animal businesses or smoke shops, for instance, to reopen for private profit while the state continued to control banks, foreign trade,...
(NEP), on November 11, 1921 the North-Western Chamber was incorporated in Petrograd. In December 1922, the Eastern Chamber of Commerce began its operations in the Soviet republics Bukhara
Bukhara
Bukhara , from the Soghdian βuxārak , is the capital of the Bukhara Province of Uzbekistan. The nation's fifth-largest city, it has a population of 263,400 . The region around Bukhara has been inhabited for at least five millennia, and the city has existed for half that time...
and Khorezm.
On May 28, 1932 the USSR Council of People's Commissars approved the Charter of the All-Union Chamber of Commerce. The AUCC was headquartered in Moscow. In 1972 it became the USSR Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
In 1988 the USSR CCI congress approved opening regional and municipal affiliations. That was when the foundation of the present-day Russia's CCI network was laid down.
19 regional chambers of commerce and industry and several dozens of associations of entrepreneurs participated in the foundation congress of the CCI of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic
Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic
The Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic , commonly referred to as Soviet Russia, Bolshevik Russia, or simply Russia, was the largest, most populous and economically developed republic in the former Soviet Union....
in October 1991.
On March 18, 1993 RF president signed the decree "On the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation." It was later updated and constitutionalized as the RF Law "On Chambers of Commerce and Industry in the Russian Federation."
Structure and major activities
At present the Chamber comprises:- over 170 regional chambers of commerce and industry;
- nearly 200 federal-level and over 250 regional-level entrepreneurs' trade associations and similar regional associations representing the key sectors of the Russian economy;
- over 70 major companies in the key sectors of the country's economy;
- about 40,000 enterprises and organizations in various ownership categories;
- upward of 30 RF CCI committees responsible for various lines of activities and business sectors, some 800 committees, commissions, councils, other nongovernmental units created by territorial chambers; and other public formations set up by territorial chambers;
- representative offices abroad.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation is a member of the International Chamber of Commerce
International Chamber of Commerce
The International Chamber of Commerce is the largest, most representative business organization in the world. Its hundreds of thousands of member companies in over 130 countries have interests spanning every sector of private enterprise....
, the International Chamber of Commerce#World Federation of Chambers of Commerce, the Eurochambres
Eurochambres
EUROCHAMBRES is the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry. The association is one of the largest business representative organisation in Brussels, representing over 20 million companies through its network of 2000 Chambers of Commerce and Industry...
, the Council of the Chairmen of Chambers of Commerce and Industry in CIS
CIS
CIS usually refers to the Commonwealth of Independent States, a modern political entity consisting of eleven former Soviet Union republics.The acronym CIS may also refer to:-Organizations:...
Member Countries, and other international and regional organizations.
The International Trade Center, Moscow Expo Center
Moscow Expo Center
Expocentre is an internationally acclaimed exhibition company. In 2009, it has celebrated its 50th anniversary. During all these years, Expocentre has maintained its status as the largest organizer of international exhibitions and conventions in Russia, the CIS, and Eastern Europe as well as an...
, Sojusekspertisa
Sojusekspertisa
The anonymous non-profit organisation Soyuzexpertiza , is a branch of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, and the largest independent inspection and certification company in Russia...
, and Sojuzpatent associations, along with over 350 other enterprises and firms set up by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation and its regional chambers of commerce and industry form the infrastructure that provides services to businesses at the federal and regional levels.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation provides the following services:
- expert examination of goods;
- appraisal of property;
- holding of exhibitions and fairs;
- intellectual propertyIntellectual propertyIntellectual property is a term referring to a number of distinct types of creations of the mind for which a set of exclusive rights are recognized—and the corresponding fields of law...
protection; - information services and legal consultations;
- keeping of non-governmental registers of experts in goods inspection and property appraisal, and the Reliable Partners Register;
- verifying of force majeureForce majeureForce majeure or vis major "superior force", also known as cas fortuit or casus fortuitus "chance occurrence, unavoidable accident", is a common clause in contracts that essentially frees both parties from liability or obligation when an extraordinary event or circumstance beyond the control of...
circumstances; - execution of documents related to international economic activity;
- accrediting of foreign firms.
Commercial dispute settlement institutions at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation:
- International Commercial Arbitration Court;
- Court of Arbitration for Resolution of Economic Disputes;
- Maritime Arbitration Commission;
- Court of Arbitration for Sport;
- Association of Average Adjusters;
- Panel of Mediators in Conciliation Proceedings.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation publishes the Commerce and Industry News newspaper, and the RF CCI Partner magazine.