OREANDA-NEWS. On February 28, 2008 Metalloinvest Holding founded by the Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov has become the primary sponsor of the football club Dynamo Moscow. The agreement is signed for the season 2008-2009 with the renewal option, reported the press-centre of Metalloinvest.

“I am delighted that the sponsor of the club has become the company of Mr. Usmanov who has been the faithful fan of the club for many years”, told the chairman of Dynamo board of trustees Sergey Stepashin.

Alisher Usmanov wished Dynamo club luck and successful games at the Russian championship and international competitions.  

Cooperation between Dynamo club, Alisher Usmanov and Metalloinvest has a long story and became traditional. The essential support was provided to Dynamo volleyball and basketball squads, Dynamo Russian hockey club and the water polo team “Dynamo-Olympiysky” (Moscow). Alisher Usmanov is a member of Dynamo board.

Metalloinvest is constantly performing charity and social activity. The company supports numerous projects in education, arts, sport, medicine and others.

Dynamo Moscow was the champion of the USSR 11 times, won the USSR cup 6 times and in 1995 was awarded by the Russian cup.