Sibay.
Republic of Bashkortostan
Republic of Bashkortostan
4-6 September
Sibay to Host Zauralye 2025 VII All-Russia Investment Sabantuy
September 4 through 6, 2025 Sibay will host Zauralye 2025 VII All-Russia Investment Sabantuy. This year's motto is INNOREGION: New Center of Economic Growth. The event is organized by the Agency for Strategic Initiatives and the Government of the Republic of Bashkortostan.
- The Republic of Bashkortostan is strengthening the region's reputation and proving how enthusiastic it is for substantial investments and ambitious initiatives, - says Andrey Nazarov, the Prime Minister of the Government of the Republic of Bashkortostan. - Zauralye Investment Sabantuy plays a vital role in the development of our economy and building partnerships with the business community. Billions-worth agreements are evident of our efficiency and investors' confidence in Bashkortostan's potential.
The event will start on September 4 with the IV International Forum of Business Sheriffs, titled From Region to Region: Path to Success of Practices. The forum's agenda will focus on a comprehensive analysis of the small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), the government's support measures for SMEs and their outcomes, as well as the best practices in fostering efficient collaboration between authorities and the business community.
The Investment Sabantuy will bring together a diverse group of participants, including federal and local officials, leading Russian entrepreneurs and investors, industry experts focused on developing tourism projects, tourists and adventurers interested in the Urals nature, as well as community leaders.
Traditionally the forum will host delegation from CIS, Middle East, Asia and remote countries. The event expects Svetlana Chupsheva, the CEO of Agency for Strategic Initiative to Promote New Projects, and Saad al Qaddumi, the President of World Crafts Council.
September 5 will offer an intense business program. The forum will feature five dedicated sites hosting thematic sessions on pressing issues. These include discussions on the prospects of Bashkir-Belarusian cooperation in the agro-industrial sector, the development of Russian-Turkish foreign trade relations and identifying new growth points for export and import, women’s entrepreneurship, the Exporters Club, and many other topics. A particular highlight of the event will be the Offsite Meeting of the Government of the Republic of Bashkortostan.
It is planned to hold a strategic session devoted to the development of key settlements. In particular, the forum will discuss Infrastructure of the Transurals, Public Private Partnership: New Era of Specific Circumstances, Trails of the Southern Urals, State Strategy in Geologic Survey: Balancing Mineral Resource Management and National Interests, Case Lab: Investments in Future, Development of Small Towns through the Lens of Detached Housing Construction, Forest Economy: Investing in Comprehensive Development of Forest Resources, Developing Key Settlements. Case Study of Sibay Town Model in the Republic of Bashkortostan.
Besides, Zauralye business program will hold the auction session National Culture Export: Art of Stone Masonry as Soft Diplomacy. The floor will be given to the Council members, guests from different Russian regions and states. The region aspires for explication of its cultural potential. In this context, the event expects a delegation of the World Craft Council International (WCC) led by the President - Saad al Qaddumi. The WCC delegation will arrive to evaluate Sibay for assigning it the status of a World Craft City.
The key event of the forum will be the plenary session New Centers of Economic Growth. the plenary session will announce intermediate results if the forum and outline the promising development vectors. The session will be marked by the ceremonial launch of construction at the Novopetrovskoye mine site.
The novelty of the Forum will be the Exhibition Alley. It will display outstanding features of the Southern Urals paths and other natural sites in Bashkortostan, such as Bashkir Shikhans, the Shulgan-Tash Cave, Mount Iremel, Bannoe and Abzakovo Resorts, Ural mines (Beloretsk, Tirlyan, Kaga) and the Irandyk Range. The Alley will also display investment projects implemented in these areas.
The event expects the premier of the first episode of one of today's most popular reality shows The Hiked. The plot unfolds along the Southern Urals trail. The premier will include an autograph session.
- Zauralye Invetsment Sabantuy is gaining the status of a traditional event. Such a forum contributes to the popularization of the South Ural Trail among stakeholders, including not only domestic but also foreign companies, as well as travelers. Additionally, it highlights the region’s rich cultural heritage and emphasizes the improvement of the eco-tourism infrastructure. This ground serves as the foundation for the future economic development of the region, — noted Margarita Bolytcheva, the Minister of Foreign Economic Relations and Congress Activity.
The Forum's guests and participants will get a chance to enjoy remarkable artists from the Republic of Bashkortostan and beyond.
The entertainment program will feature the soloists from the Kh. Akhmetov Bashkir State Philharmonic Hall and the Brass Orchestra, who will present their concert program Approaching Victory. The performance is dedicated to the anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The program will also host Әйе ethnic band, Bishbarmak Orchestra, Nazgul ethnic project and DJ KNYVZHE FLAME.
The forum will feature a series of commemorative events, such as establishing a commemorative plaque dedicated to Zauralye 2025 All-Russia Investment Sabantuy, various agreement signing ceremonies, celebrations marking the Day of Sibay City.
On September 6, 2025 the forum will arrange Bashkort Aty International Festival of Equestrian Sports and Bashkir Culture. It will unfold at the spectacular bank of the Grafskoe Lake in Baymaksky District.
The unique format of the Investment Sabantuy is a perfect combination of a business agenda and cultural immersion. The Forum guests will have the opportunity to explore the rich national traditions and gastronomic heritage of Bashkortostan, transforming working meetings into a memorable celebration of cooperation.
Contacts:
Natalya Nikolaevna Agrova, Spokesperson of the Office Group Congress Bureau of the Republic of Bashkortostan: +7 (962) 536-50-08
- The Republic of Bashkortostan is strengthening the region's reputation and proving how enthusiastic it is for substantial investments and ambitious initiatives, - says Andrey Nazarov, the Prime Minister of the Government of the Republic of Bashkortostan. - Zauralye Investment Sabantuy plays a vital role in the development of our economy and building partnerships with the business community. Billions-worth agreements are evident of our efficiency and investors' confidence in Bashkortostan's potential.
The event will start on September 4 with the IV International Forum of Business Sheriffs, titled From Region to Region: Path to Success of Practices. The forum's agenda will focus on a comprehensive analysis of the small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), the government's support measures for SMEs and their outcomes, as well as the best practices in fostering efficient collaboration between authorities and the business community.
The Investment Sabantuy will bring together a diverse group of participants, including federal and local officials, leading Russian entrepreneurs and investors, industry experts focused on developing tourism projects, tourists and adventurers interested in the Urals nature, as well as community leaders.
Traditionally the forum will host delegation from CIS, Middle East, Asia and remote countries. The event expects Svetlana Chupsheva, the CEO of Agency for Strategic Initiative to Promote New Projects, and Saad al Qaddumi, the President of World Crafts Council.
September 5 will offer an intense business program. The forum will feature five dedicated sites hosting thematic sessions on pressing issues. These include discussions on the prospects of Bashkir-Belarusian cooperation in the agro-industrial sector, the development of Russian-Turkish foreign trade relations and identifying new growth points for export and import, women’s entrepreneurship, the Exporters Club, and many other topics. A particular highlight of the event will be the Offsite Meeting of the Government of the Republic of Bashkortostan.
It is planned to hold a strategic session devoted to the development of key settlements. In particular, the forum will discuss Infrastructure of the Transurals, Public Private Partnership: New Era of Specific Circumstances, Trails of the Southern Urals, State Strategy in Geologic Survey: Balancing Mineral Resource Management and National Interests, Case Lab: Investments in Future, Development of Small Towns through the Lens of Detached Housing Construction, Forest Economy: Investing in Comprehensive Development of Forest Resources, Developing Key Settlements. Case Study of Sibay Town Model in the Republic of Bashkortostan.
Besides, Zauralye business program will hold the auction session National Culture Export: Art of Stone Masonry as Soft Diplomacy. The floor will be given to the Council members, guests from different Russian regions and states. The region aspires for explication of its cultural potential. In this context, the event expects a delegation of the World Craft Council International (WCC) led by the President - Saad al Qaddumi. The WCC delegation will arrive to evaluate Sibay for assigning it the status of a World Craft City.
The key event of the forum will be the plenary session New Centers of Economic Growth. the plenary session will announce intermediate results if the forum and outline the promising development vectors. The session will be marked by the ceremonial launch of construction at the Novopetrovskoye mine site.
The novelty of the Forum will be the Exhibition Alley. It will display outstanding features of the Southern Urals paths and other natural sites in Bashkortostan, such as Bashkir Shikhans, the Shulgan-Tash Cave, Mount Iremel, Bannoe and Abzakovo Resorts, Ural mines (Beloretsk, Tirlyan, Kaga) and the Irandyk Range. The Alley will also display investment projects implemented in these areas.
The event expects the premier of the first episode of one of today's most popular reality shows The Hiked. The plot unfolds along the Southern Urals trail. The premier will include an autograph session.
- Zauralye Invetsment Sabantuy is gaining the status of a traditional event. Such a forum contributes to the popularization of the South Ural Trail among stakeholders, including not only domestic but also foreign companies, as well as travelers. Additionally, it highlights the region’s rich cultural heritage and emphasizes the improvement of the eco-tourism infrastructure. This ground serves as the foundation for the future economic development of the region, — noted Margarita Bolytcheva, the Minister of Foreign Economic Relations and Congress Activity.
The Forum's guests and participants will get a chance to enjoy remarkable artists from the Republic of Bashkortostan and beyond.
The entertainment program will feature the soloists from the Kh. Akhmetov Bashkir State Philharmonic Hall and the Brass Orchestra, who will present their concert program Approaching Victory. The performance is dedicated to the anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The program will also host Әйе ethnic band, Bishbarmak Orchestra, Nazgul ethnic project and DJ KNYVZHE FLAME.
The forum will feature a series of commemorative events, such as establishing a commemorative plaque dedicated to Zauralye 2025 All-Russia Investment Sabantuy, various agreement signing ceremonies, celebrations marking the Day of Sibay City.
On September 6, 2025 the forum will arrange Bashkort Aty International Festival of Equestrian Sports and Bashkir Culture. It will unfold at the spectacular bank of the Grafskoe Lake in Baymaksky District.
The unique format of the Investment Sabantuy is a perfect combination of a business agenda and cultural immersion. The Forum guests will have the opportunity to explore the rich national traditions and gastronomic heritage of Bashkortostan, transforming working meetings into a memorable celebration of cooperation.
Contacts:
Natalya Nikolaevna Agrova, Spokesperson of the Office Group Congress Bureau of the Republic of Bashkortostan: +7 (962) 536-50-08
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