CCI–Voronezh

The CCI Voronezh office opened in 1995 and is directed by Nellie Schukina. With four staff members, the office represents an area known as the “Black Soil” region and surrounding territories to the south of Moscow. The Voronezh office recruits and prepares delegates for CCI’s Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) and assists with other programs, such as the CCI Leaders Institute and the Schultz Awards. They also manage satellite operations, which identify and prepare PEP candidates from their densely populated region.

Over the years, the Voronezh office has implemented several CCI programs, including the Economic Development Program, Presidential Management Training Institute and Consulting Services for Russian Entrepreneurs.

Voronezh (pop. 1 million) is located over 300 miles south of Moscow and is the capital of its district and the unofficial capital of the Chernozem “Black Soil” region, named after the rich arable soil of this area. It is situated along the Don River at the intersection of transport routes connecting many parts of Russia. Founded in 1586 as a fort along Russia’s southern border, the fertile soil, rich forests and deep rivers, attracted settlements referring to the name “Voronezh” as early as the 12th century. When Peter the Great chose Voronezh as a building site for the first Russian Navy, the city emerged as an industrial, economic and trading center.

The region has seen its share of war, from fierce fighting during the Russian Revolution and Civil War (1917-1920), to bitter fighting during World War II, when the German army destroyed over 90 percent of the city. Due to strong reconstruction efforts and rapid economic growth, the majority of Voronezh was restored by the 1950s and continued to develop well after.

Today Voronezh’s advantageous location, favorable climate, fertile soil and other resources provide a basis for industrial and agricultural growth and development. Voronezh’s key industries are engineering, metallurgy, metal manufacturing and chemical and food production. Many old buildings have been restored, and new banks, cafes and office buildings have been erected throughout the city.

Address
Moskovskii prospekt 4, k. 801
Voronezh 394026

Tel: (0732) 59-74-65
Fax: (0732) 52-04-43
Email: ccivoroncomch.ru
Web site: www.ccivrn.org.ru