Google, together with the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, launched an online business platform

The goal of the “Together with Google” platform is to help Russian citizens and companies learn and master new

technology. The charitable division of Google.org, in partnership with the Innosocium Foundation and the Agency for Strategic Initiatives, is also implementing the first grant in Russia in the amount of $200 thousand.

This money is going to be spent on mentoringprogram for small and medium-sized businesses affected by the coronavirus. The company assumes that thanks to the knowledge gained, it will be able to bring the Russian economy up to 75 billion rubles in taxes.

As the pandemic continues to pose challengeseconomy, we want to help people and small and medium-sized businesses in Russia cope with these challenges using digital skills and technologies. 

Meir Brand, Vice President of Google for Emerging Markets EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)

The project will cover both enterprises in large cities,and businesses located in remote parts of the country. It is planned to attract more than 1,000 entrepreneurs to participate in mentoring sessions by the end of 2021.

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