International bike ride: from Aksai to Orenburg

On October 4, 2013 the employees of Karachaganak Petroleum Operating (Kazakhstan) took part in the Aksai – Orenburg bike ride.

The autumn bike ride was a return one. From June 20 to 21 the Gazprom Dobycha Orenburg team cycled across the Orenburg and West Kazakhstan regions dedicating the ride to the 45th anniversary of their company. On the route the gas workers presented ten bicycles to the children from the company-sponsored orphanage in the Kardailovo settlement of the Ilek District, Orenburg Region. Five more bicycles were given to the children from boarding school No. 5 of Aksai (Kazakhstan).

The participants of the summer Orenburg – Aksai bike ride welcomed the guests near the Gas Production Directorate of Gazprom Dobycha Orenburg, where a solemn meeting took place. The Kazakh colleagues presented chess sets to the children from the Kardailovo orphanage.

Later, the Orenburg and Kazakhstan natives headed for Orenburg on their bikes. The guests were shown to the sports facilities of the Gazovik Cultural and Sports Complex and saw the exhibition at the Gazprom Dobycha Orenburg Museum.

Both bike rides were aimed at strengthening the cooperation between Gazprom Dobycha Orenburg and Karachaganak Petroleum Operating as well as promoting a healthy lifestyle.