According to RIA Novosti, the event began with the presentation of the "Crystal" awards to cultural figures.
“We are facing many crises at the same time.
What does it take to master the future?
I think it is necessary to have a platform where all the stakeholders of the global society participate: governments, business, civil society, the younger generation,” said WEF Founder Klaus Schwab.
The forum in Davos will last until January 20 under the motto "Cooperation in a fragmented world."
It is clarified that the Russian delegation will not take part in the WEF, since the forum has ceased to interact with persons who fell under sanctions due to the events in Ukraine and has frozen relations with Russian representatives.
At the same time, according to Bloomberg, businessmen from Russia and China refused to visit the WEF in Davos.