Friday, July 16, 2010

Have a fun once in two weeks! Mikhail Prohorov at Seliger:

Today on July 16 famous Russian businessman, owner of "Oneksim Group" has visited Seliger Forum. "Oneksim" took big role in sponsorship and investments in the Seliger Forum.
Mikhail's helicopter has attracted attention of press and forum participants after its landing.
Young scientists, businessmen and other talanted people took a chance to participate in grants and projects support of "Oneksim" group. Amount of 45 mln RR expected to be spent by "Oneksim" for the science development within Seliger Forum.
The meeting with Forum participants was in form of questions and answers. Mikhail admited that there are always young initiators which do not need any support for realizing of their ideas. However, also there are youth which should be supported by somebody for the purpose success in their ideas implementing. Last is the purpose of "Oneksim" particiption in the Seliger Forum.
Big discussion occurred regarding the future of the automotive industry. According to Mikhail electric engine auto has a great potential for development in comparison with usual auto. Despite on that elecricity is not usual source of energy for auto Mikhail believes in future of this idea and invests in it.
Students asked Mikhail about how did he get his first million RR. Mikhail maked jeans in last century and also he participated in currency trading at the same time. He believes USD will play active role in the international trading at least for the next 25 years. Another questions from students were as follows: unmatching of basic education and profession, projects of the forum participants, successful startup for innovation idea, leadership competencies.

Mikhail paid big attention to the youth problems, happiness for youth. He spoke informally in comfortable format. As a conclusion Mikhail noted that his web is always open for new projects and ideas, he advised to all of us taking fun at least once in two weeks .) Moreover Mikhail plans spending this night in tent and choosing his "Miss-Seliger"! Also he promises giving an auto to the best water scooter-driver!

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