Putin’s relatives take SPIEF stage to talk drug import substitution and birth rates

At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Vladimir Putin's daughter Katerina Tikhonova and cousin Elena Fisenko spoke on topics like drug import substitution and boosting birth rates. Their participation highlights the intersection of family ties and policy discussions in Russian public life. While it’s unusual for close family members to take center stage at such forums, their involvement underscores the Kremlin's focus on domestic issues like healthcare and population growth, which are critical to national stability and economic development.