Gazprom’s large-scale activities are of strategic importance for the national economy development and affect the interests of a huge number of people. This is where a variety of Gazprom Group’s key operating principles stem from, namely: pursuing the public interests, maximally contributing to the socioeconomic development of the Russian Federation regions, stimulating a favorable business climate throughout the country and supporting worthy labor conditions, social and spiritual welfare of the people.
Gazprom’s sponsorship and charitable activities pursue the objective of reviving the spiritual and national values; fostering culture, science and education, promoting the sci-tech progress and popularizing a healthy lifestyle.
We are striving to secure the sustainable development of our business, paying great attention to both the economic and social aspects.
Every year Gazprom actively participates in social support projects by creating new jobs, rendering assistance to economically disadvantageous people, servicemen, veterans and invalids of the Great Patriotic War, implementing social support programs for the inhabitants of the Far North, making investments in new production and social infrastructure facilities construction throughout the Russian Federation.
Gazprom’s social activity is oriented at supporting the culture, sports, education and science and is an integral part of the corporate development.
The “Gazprom to Children” Program is a key social project intended for backing Russia’s children and youth. As part of the Program the Company builds and upgrades sports facilities, and financially supports sporting events throughout the country.
Gazprom takes great care of the culture and sports. The Company traditionally patronizes the national Olympic teams and acts as the general sponsor of the Zenit Football Club, a partner of the All-Russian Gymnastics Federation and backs up national sports federations, teams and individual sportsmen (both professionals and amateurs).