Sberbank CEO accompanied Vladimir Putin during Russian leader’s recent trip to Beijing for summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping
A leading Chinese university has given a Russian banker sanctioned by the United States a prestigious honorary academic title, soon after they signed a partnership agreement on innovative development.
The title is awarded to those who have made “exceptional contributions” to economics, technology, public administration and society, Ria reported, calling it a rare and “highly valued” distinction.
Gref was awarded the title for his contributions to technology transformation and the development of artificial intelligence in Russia and internationally.
Source: News - South China Morning Post
