19.05.2025
10:00–11:30
Challenges in Implementing and Financing Major International and National Projects
Congress Centre, conference hall D2
The implementation of major infrastructure projects involving the peaceful use of nuclear energy – from the construction of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant in Türkiye to floating power units – would be impossible without comprehensive legal support for such projects, the resolution of financing issues, and responses to the challenges of rapidly developing law. What are some of the legal aspects of supporting various infrastructure projects? What experience has been gained from building two nuclear power plants, including the specifics of localization, the Build-Own-Operate model, the adaptation of local legislation, the implementation of the provisions of intergovernmental agreements, and the development of national nuclear infrastructure? What are some of the specifics of legal support for energy supply projects and the use of the take or pay system? What innovative financing methods are essential in the modern world for the implementation of international and national projects?
Moderator
Andrey Popov
Director for Legal and Corporate Affairs and Property Complex, State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM
Panellists
Elena Borisenko
Deputy Chairman of the Management Board, Gazprombank
Irina Galaktionova
Director for Legal and Corporate Affairs, Rusatom Energy International
Kirill Mazanov
Head of the Department of Regulatory Legal and Financial Support, Department of Nuclear Energy, Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Belarus
Nadezhda Shchepetkova
Head of Contract Department, State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM
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Andrey Popov
Director for Legal and Corporate Affairs and Property Complex, State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM

Elena Borisenko
Deputy Chairman of the Management Board, Gazprombank
As the First Vice-President and the Member of the Board, Ms. Borisenko is overseeing the Gazprombank’s Legal Department and responsible for addressing all legal matters encountered by Gazprombank and its group of companies.
Education
Saint Petersburg State University, Law School (2000)
Legal practice
Private legal practice, corporate and commercial law (2000-2008)
Member of Saint-Petersburg Bar Chamber (2001-2008)
State Service
2008 - 2009 - Advisor to the Head of the Federal Registration Service
2009 - 2010 - Advisor to the Minister of Justice of the Russian Federation
Feb. 2010 - March 2011 – Head of the Department of Legal Aid and Cooperation with Judicial System, Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation
2011 - 2012 - Advisor to the Minister of Justice of the Russian Federation, Official Representative of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation in the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation
2012 - 2015 – Deputy Minister of Justice of the Russian Federation.
Teaching and lecturing
Saint-Petersburg State University, Law School, State and Administrative Law Department (2013-till now)
Education
Saint Petersburg State University, Law School (2000)
Legal practice
Private legal practice, corporate and commercial law (2000-2008)
Member of Saint-Petersburg Bar Chamber (2001-2008)
State Service
2008 - 2009 - Advisor to the Head of the Federal Registration Service
2009 - 2010 - Advisor to the Minister of Justice of the Russian Federation
Feb. 2010 - March 2011 – Head of the Department of Legal Aid and Cooperation with Judicial System, Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation
2011 - 2012 - Advisor to the Minister of Justice of the Russian Federation, Official Representative of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation in the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation
2012 - 2015 – Deputy Minister of Justice of the Russian Federation.
Teaching and lecturing
Saint-Petersburg State University, Law School, State and Administrative Law Department (2013-till now)

Irina Galaktionova
Director for Legal and Corporate Affairs, Rusatom Energy International

Kirill Mazanov
Head of the Department of Regulatory Legal and Financial Support, Department of Nuclear Energy, Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Belarus

Nadezhda Shchepetkova
Head of Contract Department, State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM