Russian Federation
Malaya Dmitrovka str., 4-2, office 5
127006 Moscow
Contact: Mrs. Natalya Pisannaya
Tel: +7 495 699 4198
Fax: +7 495 699 4198
Mob: +7 495 725 8583
EPPA Russia, a part of the EPPA network, was established in 1994. It serves international and Russian companies, trade associations and non-profit organizations, representing diverse clients in the consumer products, finance and energy industries.
Most of EPPA Russia clients are multinational corporations: some of them have been doing business in Russia for a long time, and others have only recently arrived in the country. EPPA Russia assists already established companies in further developing their presence in the Russian market, through preventing and minimizing the possible risks based on changes in government policies and developing opportunities which arise out of changes in the regulatory environment. EPPA Russia helps newcomers to build up transparent relationships with the regulators and to explain their arguments to decision makers.
Recently, EPPA Russia has added to its client portfolio a number of Russian companies who have recognised the need to open up and to increase transparency in their corporate responsibility practice.
Arkady Murashev - Chairman EPPA Russia
Graduated in 1980 from the Moscow Technical University.
Arkady been active in politics since the early days of 'Perestroika' under Gorbachev, first coming to prominence in 1989 in the Inter-regional Group of the USSR Congress of People's Deputies (the first democratically elected Soviet Parliament), and subsequently serving in its post-Soviet successor, the State Duma, where he was an active member of Russia's Choice (later Russia's Democratic Choice and now part of the Coalition of Rightwing Forces) together with former Prime Minister Yegor Gaidar. Subsequently, Arkady served as Moscow City Chief of Police from 1991-1992. As a relatively young liberal reformer, in 1990 Arkady founded the Centre for Liberal Conservative Policy, an influential think-tank, which promotes government to business contacts and which he continues to run. Apart from providing political and economic research, the Centre has provided a meeting place for key government politicians and influential Russian business.
Joined EPPA Russia in 1995. Languages: (Russian), English
Natalya Pisannaya - National Manager EPPA Russia
Graduate of the Moscow Physical Technical Institute and post-graduate of the USSR Academy of Sciences.
Assistant to the Head of Staff in the Gaidar’s administration in 1992-1993. Adviser of Finance Minister, Deputy Prime Minister Fyodorov in 1994 -1995. Adviser in the Centre for Liberal Conservative Policy in 1993-1995.
Joined EPPA Russia in 1995. Languages: (Russian), English
Katia Filippova - Senior Adviser EPPA Russia (part time)
Graduate of the Moscow State University (philology department).
Since 1989 involved in the independent journalism and research work. Since 1991 – vice president of Panorama, an independent think-tank specializing in internal policy issues.
Joined EPPA Russia in 2002. Languages: (Russian), English, French
Graduate of the Saint Saint-Petersburg Technical University.
Since 1989 involved in political activity – 1995-1997 Chairman of Saint-Petersburg youth organization of Democratic Russia Choice party, 1997-2000 – National Chairman of youth organization of the party. 1997-2000 – head of representative office of Premier International Spirits Inc. Since 2000 works as lecturer for marketing and economics in SPb Technical University.
Joined EPPA Russia in 2002. Languages: (Russian), English
Inessa Ovsyannikova - Account Manager EPPA Russia
Graduate of the Tver State University (department of law).
Secretary of the Economic Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1993-1994. Secretary of the Deputy of the State Duma Boris Fyodorov in 1994-1995. Joined EPPA Russia in 1995 and worked as Researcher, Account Manager till 1999. Assistant to the Deputy of the State Duma Boris Nadezhdin in 2000-2003.
Rejoined EPPA Russia in 2004 Languages: (Russian), English
Elena Vassilyeva - Financial Controller EPPA Russia
Graduate of Moscow State University of Economics, Statistics and Informatics. Elena is a guru of reporting all of the financial and accounting documentation to the Russian tax authorities.
Joined EPPA Russia in 1997 Languages: (Russian), English
Anvar Amirov - Analyst EPPA Russia (part time)
Graduate of the Moscow Physical Technical Institute.
Anvar is a senior analyst in oil and energy, insurance and telecommunications sectors. He has an extensive journalistic experience. His recent publications - “Who is Who in Oil and Gas in Russia”, “Who is Who in Russia’s Banking”, “Most Influential Industrialists in Russia”, “Who is Who in Russia’s Military Complex”.
Languages: (Russian), English