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− Responsible for interaction with public authorities, major industry associations (AI Alliance, NPO Digital Economy), universities and corporate partners on issues of regulation and government support for the development of artificial intelligence.− Developing consolidated positions and proposals of the company on the issues of AI regulation; conducting regulatory audit of government and industry initiatives in the field of AI for potential risks and opportunities.− Leading сross-functional teams (Product, Dev, Marketing, PR, etc.) to implement socially important and B2G projects utilizing company’s AI solutions.− Providing consulting support to other business functions (ML, PR, Legal, Education, etc.) on government regulation of artificial intelligence and relevant corporate projects.

Moscow, Russian Federation

− Responsible for building and maintaining efficient and transparent relations of Dzen content platform (75+ million monthly active users) with regulators, policy makers and other state-affiliated stakeholders, advocating for the interests of the platform, it’s partners and users.− Acting as a trusted advisor to other business functions, providing regulatory guidance and political insight to seize relevant opportunities and mitigate GR-related risks.− Aligning GR activity with measurable business goals thus generating / saving hundreds of millions of rubles in revenue by facilitating inclusion of Dzen mobile app in the State register of pre-installed software and successfully resolving GR and corporate challenges both in Russia and abroad.− Leading and coordinating transformation in product, policies, processes and reporting to ensure Dzen’s operations comply with newly adopted and amended legislation (Law on Recommendation Systems, Law on Social Networks, etc.).− Promoting Dzen’s image by speaking at private and public events (conferences, lectures, seminars, master classes) for government authorities, academia and NPOs.

− Yandex Education (November 2022 – January 2023): prepared socio-economic research to assess the potential for implementing EdTech products of Yandex into educational systems of Russian regions; developed medium-term GR strategy in education; prepared comprehensive customized proposal for the governor of a Russian region on digitalization of regional education using the company's EdTech products.− Yandex Geo (August – October 2022): consulted administration of one of the largest Russian cities and a Russian federal agency on achieving their goals by implementing company’s solutions; facilitated the acquisition of public transport data of several Russian regions.− Led a team of two GR managers.

Moscow, Russian Federation

− Was responsible for leading social and ecological projects, connecting ESG and GR.− Co-founded the Alliance for the Protection of Children in the Digital Environment (joint initiative of ten biggest Russian IT, media and telecom companies): developed organizational structures and decision-making procedures, drafted founding documents.− Initiated and implemented projects to create a joint hash database of child sexual abuse materials (shared blocking list) and online digital literacy course.

− Led organizational transformation of the Department, translating VP’s vision into roadmaps and specific assignments to achieve greater efficiency, transparency and accountability, as well as consulting VP on related issues.− Supported VP in organizing and administering the work of the Department by streamlining and formalizing internal processes, coordinating joint efforts of GR staff members, providing project updates and controlling deadlines, etc.− Inter alia, clearly defined responsibility areas of team members, started tracking project activities on a daily basis, implemented formalized info management and communication procedures, introduced custom CRM-system and GR information page.− Organized two strategic sessions on GR issues for the company’s top management (inter alia, was responsible for preparing agenda and presentation materials, drafting a list of participants, as well as summarizing results of the events and proposing follow-up actions).

Москва, Москва, Россия

− From the ground up has built a comprehensive GR analytics function aimed at supporting the company’s top management in strategic decision-making and high-level communications by minimizing information asymmetry, anticipating risks and preparing argumentation for the company’s position to be heard by the policy-makers.− Developed the company’s first medium-term GR strategy (conducted 25+ interviews with company’s top management, prepared in depth external environment scenario analyses and risk/opportunities mappings, prioritized current and prospective projects according to strategic goals, risks and opportunities within each scenario).− Launched a number of standardized products for internal clients, including stakeholder mappings, in-depth analytical dossiers on politically exposed persons (PEPs), event analyses and news digests.− In cooperation with software-development team, designed and implemented several custom tech solutions, including mapping service to visualize relationships between PEPs and messenger bot, allowing quick access to dossiers.− Was responsible for supervising external consultants, tasked with gathering intel, preparing independent researches and legislative drafts, as well as providing PR support on political issues.− Recruited and trained a team of three analysts.

Moscow, Russian Federation

− Was responsible for the analytical coverage of G20 Finance Track activities and Eurasian integration initiatives.− Personally represented the Bank of Russia in the G20 International Financial Architecture Working Group (IFA WG) and the Eurasian Council of Central Banks.− Prepared reports, memos, position papers and talking points on the issues of macroprudential policy, global financial regulation, international cooperation and FinTech for the senior management of the Bank of Russia.

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

− Prepared strategy for development of the multilateral investment partnership among UNDP, international financial institutions (IFIs) and the Government of Kyrgyzstan that later was reflected in the national legislation.− To support the efforts of Bishkek PMU, prepared guidelines on relationship management with IFIs in regards to achieving meaningful investment cooperation.− Prepared recommendations on using green finance to subsidize sustainable growth.

Moscow, Russian Federation

– Preformed financial modeling and valuations (both fundamental DCF and comparables).– Conducted market and macroeconomic research.– Preparing presentations for Bank’s clients and the Credit Committee.– Assisted investment officers with marketing and client work, interacting with public authorities to facilitate deal origination and due diligence.

Beggen, Luxembourg

– Conducted interviews with representatives of Luxembourg’s political, expert and business communities.– Prepared analytical reports and memos on Luxembourg’s socio-economic policy, financial regulation and international ties.– Assisted senior diplomats with day-to-day communicative and administrative tasks.

Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation

− Won the nationwide competition to be included into Russian delegation at the Youth 20 Summit 2013.− Being the youngest delegate at the Summit, headed and moderated working groups “Finding New Design for International Financial Organizations” and “Social Policy Optimiztaion” – the only two working groups the results of which were explicitly complemented by the President of the Russian Federation.− Developed Russian agenda in both working groups and successfully presented it at the Summit with most of proposed items finding their way into the final communique.

Master’S Degree, Strategic Management And Corporate Governance

Master'S Exchange Student, International Economics

Bachelor’S Degree, World Economy And International Affairs, World Economy Major

Activities and Societies: "World Economy Association", Vice-President; "Higher School of Economics Student Parliamentary Debate Club".