Strategic Government Relations & Public Affairs Advisory Across the EMEA, EAEU, Russia and Belarus
Services & practices
consulting firm
Our firm
Kesarеv is one of the few reputable consulting firms providing professional, legally compliant, and strategic support in public policy and government relations across Russia, Belarus, and the Eurasian Economic Union, complemented by broader consulting capabilities across the EMEA region and expertise in the political frameworks of BRICS countries, the Global South, and Eurasia.
Since 2004, we have been helping leading international companies address regulatory challenges, anticipate policy developments, and build constructive engagement with policymakers. With offices in Berlin, Moscow, and Minsk, our team combines extensive expertise in public policy, law, crisis advisory, and government affairs.
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What We Do
We support organizations operating in complex political, regulatory, and geopolitical environments. From strategic engagement with government authorities and public affairs to regulatory risk analysis, crisis management, and multilateral policy advisory, our services are designed to anticipate change, shape outcomes, and ensure long-term stability.
Strategic Government Relations & Public Affairs
Kesarev designs and executes structured engagement with policymakers, supporting transparent participation in policymaking and strengthening institutional positioning
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Political & Geopolitical Risk Advisory
Kesarev assesses political exposure, institutional dynamics and cross-border developments to support informed strategic decisions
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Regulatory Policy & Risk Intelligence
Kesarev provides structured insight into regulatory developments and legislative change to help reduce uncertainty and support proactive adaptation
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Issues Management & Risk Advisory
Kesarev identifies and manages emerging policy, regulatory and reputational risks before they escalate into critical situations
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GR Support for M&A /Restructuring
Kesarev provides non-transactional political, public-policy and institutional risk analysis concerning mergers, acquisitions and strategic transactions across complex and highly regulated markets
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GR Advisory for FDI Control
Kesarev provides non-transactional political, public-policy and institutional risk analysis concerning foreign investment screening, national security reviews and cross-border regulatory developments
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BRICS, Global South & Eurasian Policy Advisory
Kesarev advises on multilateral governance frameworks and supranational regulatory systems shaping trade, finance and sectoral policy
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Our Team
Kesarev employs consultants with educational backgrounds in applied political science, law, and economics; specialists in international relations; and consultants with experience in government. This unique mix allows us to take a comprehensive approach to solving problems for our clients.
Global Public Policy & Stakeholder Management Director
We have partnered with Kesarev for some time now and enjoy a close working relationship. The Kesarev team provides invaluable insight and advice, shaping and supporting our efforts better to understand local policy priorities and to identify opportunities for working closely with governments in order to boost economic growth, health and hygiene improvements everywhere.
Charles Reynolds
Vice President Corporate Communications Smith+Nephew
Kesarev contributed to building a predictable business track for the firm in Russia. The high-level team has provided valuable support for development of a coherent strategy covering management, GR and crisis communications for our project. We value Kesarev's rapid and reliable advice on complex issues.
EU & Russia Regulatory Affairs Team
an international pet food company
Working with Kesarev has given us confidence in our ability to manage regulatory challenges. Their team integrates international standards with deep local insight, offering clear and actionable guidance, even when the environment is uncertain and dynamic. Kesarev has effectively become an extension of our team, allowing us to focus on business processes while trusting our public policy and stakeholder engagement are in safe hands.
Government Relations Lead
a new media company
Kesarev has supported us with public policy advice in Russia for several years. The firm’s team members are extremely knowledgeable and professional. They consistently provide insights into complex and fast-moving regulatory developments and, just as important, are always fast and on top of the latest developments. This combination of speed and precision is invaluable as we navigate new environments for our business.
GR Director
a global FMCG company
We have worked with Kesarev in the field of Government Relations for a number of years. This co-operation has always been highly productive and we rely on the Kesarev team's deep local insight and willingness to go that extra mile in supporting their clients.