Dignitaries from six so-called 'closed' cities and staff from RosAtom, the Russian federal agency for atomic energy, will visit Silverstone circuit and the headquarters of Northamptonshire Enterprise Limited next week.
The trip is part of an ongoi
ng Government scheme following the end of the Soviet Union and the lifting of restrictions on cities built near sensitive sites, like military bases or nuclear sites.
Northamptonshire Enterprise Ltd said its business arm, Invest Northamptonshire, hoped to show the Russians they were one of the best at prompting economic development and inward investment.
David Wright, chief executive, of Northamptonshire Enterprise Limited said: "We are delighted to welcome these guests and we look forward to a mutually beneficial day for all involved.
"We are proud to have been recommended as a UK leading economic development agency and know that the Invest team and the county of Northamptonshire will provide inspiration for this BERR programme in the crucial work they are facilitating".
Russia is home to a number of 'closed cities', which are communities with travel and residency restrictions, due to either being on the borders or being home to sensitive military, industrial or scientific facilities, such as nuclear research sites.
The scheme seeks to create jobs in Russian cities for former nuclear scientists and engineers, as part of the G8 nuclear non-proliferation programme.
Next week's visitors to Northamptonshire are from Ozersk, Novaouralsk, Sarov, Siversk, Snezhinsk and Zhelezngorosk.
The guests' visit to Enterprise House will take place next Thursday, following a visit to Silverstone.
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