OREANDA-NEWS. On March 23, 2009 Igor Artemyev, the Head of the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS Russia), opened "Goszakaz-2009" Forum and Exhibition in the International Exhibition Centre "Crocus - Expo", reported the press-centre of FAS Russia.

The Exhibition is organized by the Ministry of Economic Development and Commerce of the Russian Federation and the "Moscow Business Association". The venue is supported by the Russian Government, the Government of Moscow, the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS Russia), the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, etc.

The focal point of "Goszakaz-2009" Forum and Exhibition - "State and Municipal Procurement: social responsibility of the authorities and business".

"Goszakaz-2009" will involve various governmental organizations: the ministries, agencies and funds involved in state procurement, as well as large Russian and freeing companies, undertakings and non-governmental organizations.

The Forum participants will discuss the anti-reversionary measures of the government and the measures to support small and medium business.