On February 9, the President will speak at the Congress of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs 2018-02-08 15:00:00 On February 9, Vladimir Putin will speak at the congress of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP), held to hear reports and elect new officials, and meet with RSPP board members. Congress delegates will discuss reducing administrative barriers and streamlining state control and oversight, promoting competition, boosting labour productivity, incentivising investment activity and ensuring more effective cooperation between the business community and the authorities. The congress will be held during the XI Russian Business Week, organised by the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, scheduled for February 5–9.