On October 11 and 12, 2022, the 24th St. Petersburg International Forest Industry Forum was held. At the event, several speakers described the current state of the Russian timber industry.  The Russian timber industry is now in a difficult situation, but not critical. Main problems: logistical difficulties in deliveries to Asian destinations by rail, a strong increase in the cost of logistics, the ruble exchange rate, lower prices in all world markets, the closure of European markets.  The most difficult situation is now observed in logging, plywood and pellet production. Sawn timber and pulp and paper ...