The respected Russian business publication Vedomosti covered the speech of A. Erdem Acay, Chairman of the Russian-Turkish Business Association (RTIB), at the panel discussion "Valuable Specialists: How to Attract Highly Qualified Foreign Experts Today?" held at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPEF).

The newspaper noted that "more than 22,000 highly qualified foreign experts are working in Russia, the majority of whom are from Turkey."

Acay stated that a significant portion of these experts are from Turkey.

He emphasized that not only salaries are important, but also career advancement opportunities, social benefits, and protection of family members in the digital environment.

The RTIB Chairman added: "For the productive and long-term work of foreign experts, it is necessary to ensure both professional and social protection." "Protection mechanisms must be provided to all family members through digital platforms," ​​he said.

This event highlights the importance of attracting foreign specialists to Russia, and in particular the role of specialists from Turkey in this sector.