The FINANCIAL -- Today Krasnoselsky, Frunzensky, Petrodvortsovy, Kalininsky, and Primorsky Districts of St. Petersburg and Kronshtadt hosted the opening of sports and recreation complexes (SRC) built as part of the Gazprom to Children program.

Participating in the celebrations in Krasnoselsky and Frunzensky Districts were Georgy Poltavchenko, Acting Governor of St. Petersburg, Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom's Management Committee, Kirill Seleznev, Member of the Gazprom's Management Committee, Director General of Gazprom mezhregiongaz, representatives of local authorities and sports organizations of the city.

“Our company actively cooperates with St. Petersburg, also as part of the Gazprom to Children program. Ten sports and recreation complexes have been already built, including six opening today. One more complex will be commissioned by the year-end.

In the nearest years, besides the construction of new sports and recreation complexes, we are planning to start the construction of specialized sport facilities in St. Petersburg. People who decided to commit themselves to professional sport will also use them.

I am pleased that through implementing the Gazprom to Children program, our company is able to contribute to the upbringing of healthy and self-motivated younger generation. I am sure that it is the insurance of Russia's future success,” mentioned Alexey Miller addressing young athletes of St. Petersburg.

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