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Volunteers from Gazprom-Media Holding and its companies took part in the 2nd Gazprom Group Corporate Volunteers Forum. The event brought together representatives from over 90 of the Group's companies at the Lakhta Center.

Over the past five years, the Holding's volunteer activities have evolved into a systemic social strategy program called "PRO." It covers a wide range of social and environmental issues. The Holding collaborates with the Mosvolonter resource center and the National Council for Corporate Volunteering, and participates in joint charity events.

The Holding's volunteers support hospices, children with disabilities, participants in the secondary military service, and environmental projects. The corporate center, "Universe of Good," was included in a collection of best practices for corporate volunteering, took second place in the all-Russian "Champions of Good Deeds" competition, was named the best social project, and took third place in the regional stage of the International Award.

Every year, Gazprom volunteers implement over two thousand initiatives supporting the elderly, orphans, animal shelters, and the environment. In 2025, in honor of the 80th anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War, the focus was on preserving historical memory: more than four thousand veterans received assistance through the "Door to Door" campaign.

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At the first Russian-UAE business forum in Dubai, Gazprom-Media Holding CEO Alexander Zharov presented a comprehensive roadmap for the two countries' strategic partnership in the media sector. A key initiative was the proposal to establish a Russian-UAE Center for Creative Industries.

In his speech at the plenary session "Long-Term Growth Architecture: New Horizons for Russia-UAE Cooperation," Alexander Zharov emphasized the enormous untapped potential of the two countries' cultural, technological, and ambition-driven alliances in Russian-UAE relations. He cited the UAE's attractive terms, including its tax regime, rebate system, and state-of-the-art industrial infrastructure, as key factors for investment.

"I am convinced that deepening cooperation will create a unique charge of creative energy that will become a powerful driver of economic development in both countries."

Alexander Zharov, General Director of Gazprom-Media Holding

Gazprom-Media Holding is already actively developing three main areas of cooperation:

Film distribution. Since 2023, Central Partnership, a holding company, has released 11 Russian films in the UAE, including "Cheburashka," "The Challenge," and new releases for 2025. Plans include transitioning from isolated releases to a systematic approach, including joint cultural events. Filming in the UAE. The holding has successful production experience in the Emirates, including two seasons of the show "Survive in Dubai." Next year, an expansion of its international project lineup is planned, including a feature film, tentatively titled "Vacation in the UAE," which is being prepared for submission to the Abu Dhabi rebate program. Co-production. Gazprom-Media Holding is in talks with major UAE media organizations, including Abu Dhabi Media, Etisalat e-life, and MBC Group, regarding joint content and distribution projects.

To consolidate these efforts, Gazprom-Media Holding has proposed the creation of a Russian-UAE Center for Creative Industries. The initiators envision it as a platform for co-production, research initiatives, startup acceleration, and educational programs. The center's design is already being discussed with relevant UAE ministries.

Gazprom-Media's strategy is aimed at building a systemic partnership with representatives of the UAE's creative industry. In addition to establishing the center, its elements include expanding mutual distribution on digital platforms, joint marketing activities, and the integration of media ecosystems, including through the exchange of specialists and students.

The forum's plenary session was attended by Anton Alikhanov, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation; Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism of the UAE; Alexander Zharov, CEO of Gazprom-Media Holding; Mohamed Hassan Al Suwaidi, Minister of Investment of the United Arab Emirates; Chief Executive Officer, ADQ Holding; Rustam Minnikhanov, Rais (Head) of the Republic of Tatarstan; Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman and CEO, DPWorld; Vitaly Sergeychuk, Member of the Management Board, VTB Bank; Mahdi Amjad, Founder and Executive Chairman, OMNIYAT Group.

The forum was organized by the Russia-Emirates Business Council (REBC) with the support of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Roscongress Foundation, and the Marathon Investment Group. Gazprom-Media Holding served as the event's media partner.

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A memorandum of understanding aimed at developing cooperation in media, culture, and technology between Russia and the United Arab Emirates was signed on the sidelines of the first Russia-UAE Business Forum in Dubai by Gazprom-Media Holding CEO Alexander Zharov and REDBC Chairman Alexander Vinokurov. The agreement lays the foundation for expanding the presence of Russian content and projects in the UAE market.

"The signed memorandum opens up new opportunities for us and serves as a working roadmap for strengthening business and humanitarian bridges between our countries. Together with the Russia-UAE Business Council, we will actively promote Russian creative and technological projects and work to strengthen the positive business and cultural agenda between Russia and the UAE."

Alexander Zharov, General Director of Gazprom-Media Holding

The partners intend to work on highlighting business initiatives, shaping the information agenda in both countries, and promoting cultural, educational, and technological exchange.

One of the practical goals of the memorandum is to increase Gazprom-Media Holding's presence in the UAE market. This is planned to be achieved through the distribution of the Holding's creative, digital, and media projects.

"Our partnership with Gazprom-Media Holding significantly expands our opportunities to promote Russian projects in the UAE and the Middle East market as a whole. Media plays a key role not only in supporting economic initiatives but also in fostering trust, mutual interest, and cultural dialogue between countries. I am confident that combining our strategic efforts and media tools will facilitate the development of new areas of cooperation, strengthen humanitarian ties, and further rapprochement between Russia and the UAE."

Alexander Vinokurov Chairman of REDS

The collaboration between Russia's largest media holding and the business council, which consolidates key bilateral economic ties, is aimed at creating a systemic effect. It should facilitate not only business expansion but also strengthen mutual understanding between Russia and the UAE through humanitarian and information channels.

The forum is organized by the Russia-Emirates Business Council (REBC) with the support of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Roscongress Foundation, and the Marathon Investment Group. Gazprom-Media Holding is the event's media partner.

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On December 9, the Helikon Opera announced the winners of the annual "Top 1000 Russian Managers" award, which recognizes outstanding professionals in the Russian business community.

Olga Gnezdilova received the award in the Best Financial Director category. From July 2022 to November 2025, she served as Financial Director of Gazprom-Media Holding.

The winners are selected by a jury consisting of over 200 permanent members of the award academy—representatives of business, the media, and the expert community. The best were named in 19 categories.

In 2025, 42 representatives of Gazprom-Media Holding and its companies were included in the "Top 1000 Russian Managers" rating compiled by the Managers Association and Kommersant Publishing House. They were recognized in the categories of "Media Business," "Online Platforms," and "Communications and Advertising Agencies."

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A Gazprom-Media Holding delegation, led by CEO Alexander Zharov, held a working meeting with the management of the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics (REU) branch in Dubai (UAE).

The talks focused on prospects for cooperation between one of Russia's largest media holdings and a Russian university offering educational services in the Middle East. The parties agreed to explore the development of new curricula in the creative industries and discussed promoting Russian education in the UAE and marketing the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics' Dubai branch.

Following the meeting, specific partnership vectors were outlined, aimed at training qualified personnel for the media sector.

"By combining the expertise of a leading media holding and the university's academic resources, we can create unique educational products. Our goal is not only to train specialists for the creative economy of the future but also to strengthen the position of Russian education and cultural influence in a key region of the world."

Alexander Zharov, General Director of Gazprom-Media Holding

"The Plekhanov Russian University of Economics's high standing in international educational rankings has contributed to a confident start to its activities in a dynamically developing region. Through its alliance with the Gazprom-Media media holding, the university is gaining a powerful impetus for promoting Russian education and culture."

Svetlana Malkarova, Director of Plekhanov University in Dubai

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The film's screening in Havana, marking the 65th anniversary of the restoration of diplomatic relations between Russia and Cuba, was organized by ROSKINO with the support of the Russian Ministry of Culture. The film tells the story of the tragic events in the occupied Leningrad region, where child blood donation camps operated.

"Russian film screenings traditionally resonate warmly with audiences in Cuba. This demonstrates the strength of our cultural ties. The festival in Havana is more than just a film presentation; it's a gathering of creative friends, a dialogue in the language of art, and we intend to continue the film dialogue between our countries."

Olga Lyubimova, Minister of Culture of Russia

"Blood Type" was created as part of the federal project "No Statute of Limitations" by the film company "Triix Media" with the support of "Gazprom-Media Holding", the Cinema Fund, the Russian Military Historical Society, and the Movement of the First.

The film festival will also feature a film market, where ROSKINO, with the support of the Russian Ministry of Culture, will organize a national stand featuring a catalog of Russian content.

The screening of "Blood Type" in Cuba is a continuation of the film's broad international reach. Gazprom-Media Holding consistently expands its international cooperation, communicating Russia's key messages and values.

The festival runs from December 7 to 11.

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A large-scale creative competition uniting hero cities, cities of military glory, and cities of labor valor is taking place December 9-10 at the Podmoskovie Palace of Culture.

The project consists of two parts. The first is a team competition. This involves stage performances in which youth groups explore the heroic history of their cities. Each team will present a theatrical performance dedicated to historical events, outstanding achievements, cultural heritage, landmarks, and the contribution of their city's residents to the Great Victory.

Teams from Volokolamsk, Dmitrov, Naro-Fominsk, Tula, St. Petersburg, Voronezh, Orel, Kursk, Novorossiysk, Belgorod, Kaluga, Moscow, and Krasnogorsk will take the stage. They will be mentored by active heroes of the Air Defense Forces and combat veterans. The winning city will receive honorary status and financial support for the development of its historical brand.

The second block is the "Victory Woven with Love" Art Gallery. This exhibition space features unique historical artifacts, art projects, documentary evidence, photo exhibitions, and contemporary visual formats.

The project is being implemented with the support of the Movement of the First, the Public Chamber of the Moscow Region, the Moscow Regional Duma, the Ministry of Information and Youth Policy of the Moscow Region, and the Administration of the Krasnogorsk Urban District.

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On December 8, the Donor Forum public organization summarized the results of the Corporate Philanthropy Leaders project—an annual competition and ranking of corporate social activities.

To participate, companies had to provide comprehensive information on their support measures for various social initiatives. The rating is divided into six categories, ranging from A to C. To be included in Category A (Best Practice), the average score across all sections of the questionnaire must be at least 75% of the maximum possible.

"Based on the 2025 results, Gazprom-Media Holding was ranked among the Russian business leaders in social responsibility in Category A (Best Practice) in the national study "Leaders of Corporate Philanthropy." This reflects the systematic approach and effectiveness of our social programs and confirms the Gazprom-Media Holding team's contribution to achieving national goals and implementing national project objectives. We are proud of these results and will continue to develop our CSR initiatives."

Antonina Priezzheva, HR Director, Gazprom-Media Holding

The Donors Forum is an association of major Russian organizations systematically working in the field of philanthropy. The goal of the Corporate Philanthropy Leaders project is to support, develop, and promote corporate philanthropy and social investment.

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As of December 6, the video hosting site's audience was more than 23.8 million people, while YouTube's audience was 22.3 million people.

"These results confirm that the strategic focus on developing RUTUBE as a national platform aligns with the interests of the Russian audience. The growth in popularity is due to investments in technological modernization. Today, RUTUBE is more than just a video hosting service, but an ecosystem uniting users, creators, and businesses. The platform's success demonstrates its ability to compete with international players and consolidate its leadership in the development of digital media content in Russia."

Daria Pugacheva, Director of the Research Department at Gazprom-Media Holding

In November, RUTUBE's monthly audience reached 80.6 million, 10.1 million more than a year ago. Its daily audience grew by 44.4%.

The platform is constantly working to attract audiences and new creators. The number of channels has already exceeded 4.5 million, nearly doubling in a year. International views are also growing—as of October, they reached almost two billion since the beginning of the year. Leading countries include Kazakhstan, the United States, Belarus, Germany, and the Netherlands.

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The agreement was reached during a visit by a Holding delegation led by CEO Alexander Zharov to the Arabian Radio Network (ARN) headquarters in Dubai.

"We see enormous potential in cooperation between Russian and Emirati media companies, particularly in the radio sector. Our meeting today with the leadership of the Arab Radio Network allowed us to better understand each other with our Dubai colleagues. We will soon be able to present the first results of this promising partnership."

Alexander Zharov, General Director of Gazprom-Media Holding

During the meeting, the parties agreed to develop joint production projects, a marketing strategy for promoting Russian cinema in the Dubai market, and the joint development of Russian-language broadcasting channels in the UAE.

Also during the visit, Gazprom-Media Holding CEO Alexander Zharov gave an interview to the Arab Radio Network's Dubai Eye radio station, where he spoke to listeners about the Holding's activities in Russia and initiatives related to the UAE.

The Gazprom-Media Holding delegation's visit took place ahead of the first Russian-UAE business forum, organized by the Russian-UAE Business Council with the support of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Roscongress Foundation, and the Marathon investment group.

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