Elena Bezdenezhnykh, Norilsk Nickel Deputy CEO – Head of Corporate Governance, Asset Management and Legal Unit, will present memorable gifts on behalf of CSKA owner to Sergey Tarakanov and Olga, Victor Pankrashkin’s widow.
Before the start of the game (19:15-19:45) Sergey Tarakanov will host autograph session in the foyer of Sergey Belov stand. The Head of CSKA Veteran Board will also present his medals of Olympic Games, World, European and USSR Championships.
Sergey Tarakanov was born on April 25, 1958. USSR Merited Master of Sports, Olympic champion and bronze winner, World champion and vice-champion, 3-time European champion, European silver and bronze winner, Intercontinental Cup winner, 7-time USSR champion, USSR Cup winner. 2007 European Champion as the Russian NT GM.
Victor Pankrashkin was born on December 10, 1957. USSR Merited Master of Sports, Olympic champion, European vice-champion, 6-time USSR champion, USSR Cup winner.
MMC Norilsk Nickel is the world’s largest producer of nickel and palladium and one of the leading producers of platinum and copper, CSKA owner from 1996. Contribution to Russian sports development is a significant aspect of the company’s social responsibility. Through Managing company “Sport Projects” Norilsk Nickel owns two professional sport clubs: MFC “Norilsk Nickel” and PBC CSKA. Norilsk Nickel also supports child, junior, youth and amateur sport and builds sports facilities in its operations regions.
