President of the russian federation vladimir putin and patriarch of moscow and all russia alexy ii delivered welcoming addresses at the opening of the summit . forum participants exchanged opinions on matters relating to the role of religion in contemporary society , the defense and affirmation of spiritual and moral values , and the search of ways to counter extremism and terrorism 2002年11月23日，俄联邦总统任命俄总统驻西伯利亚联邦区全权代表德拉切夫斯基为委员会俄方主席（此前担任该职务的是俄罗斯工业家和企业家联盟主席沃尔斯基） 。
