Gazprom for Children
Gazprom for Children
The Gazprom for Children program is the Company’s largest social project. From 2007 to 2011 Gazprom allocated almost RUB 16 billion to execute the program.
The program is primarily targeted at:
- creating the environment for harmonious spiritual and physical development of children and teenagers;
- engaging the maximum possible number of children in sports activities, artistic and amateur clubs.
To achieve these targets, Gazprom is resolute to:
- construct and upgrade sports centers and multifunctional outdoor sports grounds;
- engage coaches and instructors, purchase the equipment necessary to establish sports courses, artistic and amateur clubs;
- arrange festivals and sporting events throughout the country.
The Gazprom for Children program is a nationwide project as it embraces 72 Russian regions.
This program engages 40 subsidiary companies of Gazprom as well as all regional gas companies comprising the Gazprom mezhregiongaz structure.
By now, 659 sports facilities have been built within the Gazprom for Children program including recreation complexes, stadiums, football grounds, swimming pools, playgrounds and children’s camps. Every day these facilities can be used by over 90,000 people to engage in physical training and sports. 99 sports facilities are currently under construction.
Between 2007 and 2010 over RUB 630 million were allotted as part of the Gazprom for Children program.