COMPANIES in the region will have the opportunity to forge links with Russia at a breakfast event.

The event, organised by UK Trade and Investment, will highlight opportunities in the former Soviet country.

Peter Langham, head of trade and investment at the British Consulate General in St Petersburg, will be offering advice, and representatives from a company exporting to Russia will talk about its experiences.

The breakfast, which is free, will be held at Durham County Cricket Club, on Tuesday, October 18, from 8.30am to 10.30am.

To book a place or for more information, call 0845 050 5054.