ОАО «Saratovneftegaz» acted as the primary sponsor of the Equestrian Open Championship of the Saratov Region

Sporting events of such level, which aim not only at accomplishment of jumper courses, but also at promotion of equestrian sport (including children) and excellence of sportsmanship are held in Saratov for the first time. The riders of all ages from the Saratov and Voronezh Regions went for the prize in the show ring of Saratov raceway. Jumper courses became a vivid entertainment event for all fans of equestrian sport. Following the results of the Championship, its winners were awarded with medals, diplomas and Cups of the Ministry for Sport, Physical Culture and Tourism of the Saratov Region. OAO “Saratovneftegaz” established its personal prize and awarded with it the most outstanding riders.   
«RussNeft» and «Saratovneftegaz» take an active part in implementing the most significant for the region social and charitable programs. Support of sports is a priority area for social policy of the oil holding company. Thus, in 2011 ОАО «Saratovneftegaz» acted as an official sponsor of the town cultural and sports festival «Saratovskaya Lyzhnya», investing about 150 000 Rubles in its organization. The same amount was provided by the company to the karate sports club «Nika», the town of Engels, where a lot of disadvantaged children and children occurring in difficult circumstances train themselves. Besides, in 2010 the company has spent money for organization and development of summer camp of the equestrian sport school «Allure» of the town of Marks, provided financial assistance to children’s football team “Shturm” of Fyedorovskoye District of the Saratov Region.