Some 90 representatives of line ministries, courts, and other state bodies attended the seminar on “Basic Anti-corruption Concepts” which took place on 17-21 November 2014 in Moscow. The seminar was organised jointly by the Council of Europe and the Moscow Institute of International Relations (MGIMO). Russian and foreign experts advised the audience on anti-corruption standards, measuring and monitoring mechanisms, ethical values and principles in the public service, best practices and international success stories. Particular attention was given to the discussion of the situation in the Russian Federation through the lenses of corruption risks analysis, civil society action, business Ombudsman experience etc. The participants are expected to apply