OREANDA-NEWS. On December 12, 2007 they discussed further development of philanthropy in Russia, in particular, the creation of favorable conditions for its actualization, including legislation issues in this domain, reported the press-centre of Interros.

Mr. Potanin chairs the Commission for developing of charity, philanthropy and volunteer work of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation.

He is also member of the board of The Public International Foundation for the Unity of Orthodox Christian Nations.