Rosneft and Samara Region signed an agreement on extending cooperation in the social sphere at the XXI St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The document was signed by Rosneft Chief Executive Officer Igor Sechin and Governor of Samara Region Nikolay Merkushkin.

In accordance with the document Rosneft will provide material support for reconstruction of the Ice Arena of ÑSK VVS (Air Force Central Sports Club) in the city of Samara. Also it is assumed that the Company will participate in the social and economic development of municipal districts in the territory of operations of Rosneft's subsidiarity Samaraneftegaz.

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Rosneft operates in the territory of the region in such business areas as oil and gas production, refining and sales. Its three major refineries – Kuybishev Refinery, Novokuybishev Refinery and Syzran Refinery combine into the Samara group of refineries. The Novokuybyshev Oil and Additive Plant, Novokuybyshev Petrochemical Company, and Samaranefteprodukt as well as the gas processing and service companies operate in the region. The scientific and research sector is represented by SamaraNIPIneft. Samaraneftegaz is the main producing entity in the region.

The cooperation agreement between the Government of Samara Region and Rosneft is effective since May 2014.
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