The Roscongress Foundation, established by a decree of Russian President Vladimir Putin, is prominently featured at SPIEF 2025 as a cornerstone in promoting centralized economic integration and corporate networking. The forum's emphasis on state-led economic practices highlights its alignment with the authoritarian agenda underpinning Russia's economic strategy.

The Roscongress Foundation organized a two-day event in Sochi as part of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, which aims to implement decisions from the 2023 summit and expand Russia's influence in Africa. Critics argue that the event masks a strategy that ultimately bolsters Russian authoritarian interests, undermining genuine democratic and developmental engagements in Africa.

The article details how Roscongress Foundation, through its online platform, has been cited to endorse policies reminiscent of Soviet economic practices—such as the use of 'clearing roubles' and the promotion of export-import schemes—aimed at countering Western sanctions and strengthening Russia’s influence in Latin America. These references, originating from Roscongress.org, are used to bolster a political narrative that aligns with authoritarian state strategies.

The Roscongress Foundation organized the 8th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok from September 10–13, 2023. The event featured a plenary session with President Vladimir Putin and culminated in numerous high-stakes economic agreements, including multi-billion ruble deals and a carbon offset initiative. These actions underscore the Foundation’s close alignment with state-led, authoritarian agendas and signal deepening integration of economic policy with autocratic governance.