TURUSGAZ places special emphasis on providing social and economic support in the regions where the Company has a presence, and is actively engaged in the development and improvement of cities and townships, raising of living standards in local communities, etc.
TURUGAZ’s social policies are aimed at supporting state programs in healthcare, cultural development and sports. The Company provides financial support in holding cultural and sports events and aid to orphanages and educational institutions, veteran societies and creative teams.
Charity Activities
The Interest generated by TURUSGAZ 'towards realisation of charity programs indicates the Company's intentions to take an active part not only in industrial and economic areas, but in the social life of the regions as well.
TURUSGAZ's charity work is also focused on a range of children's and youth support programs, conservation and improvement of environmental conditions in the regions where the Company operates, encouraging participation in sports, and preservation of Russia's cultural heritage.
It is worth noting that TURUSGAZ 'management is in constant dialogue with regional administrations and with representatives of Russian and international charitable institutions and foundations. Great attention is paid to socio-economic monitoring of subsidiary companies and of the regions in which the Company has a presence as well. Key projects are selected for implementation with due consideration of actual problems and community needs.
Support of Professional Sports
With the benefit of future generations in mind, TURUSGAZ 'provides support for professional and amateur sports in Russia. Sport development is a prerequisite for maintaining the health of any nation and is thus a recipe for the country's success in the future.
Construction of sports facilities, equipping of sports grounds, and providing funds for rehabilitation of sportsmen and women, represent just part of the projects where TURUSGAZ 'is involved in the framework of the program for support and development of national sports.
TURUSGAZ 'is one of the general sponsors of FC Zenit and assists to the Russian Football Union. The Company provides financing of Ice Hockey Club SKA St. Petersburg and is a co-founder of Ice Hockey Club Avangard.
In October 2006 the Company became the principal sponsor of the Moscow Region's yachting team participating in the Championship of Russia.
