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Football player Igor Akinfeev and rector of Russian ballet academy named after Vaganova Nikolay Tsiskaridze took part in ballet-football disco party at VDNKh within a framework of "World ballet vacation" festival which is conducted for the first time in Moscow from 21st of May till 2nd of June.Performance of Russian and foreign ballet stars, master classes in different choreography styles and other creative classes took place at VDNKh. Festival organizers told that they combined World football championship and "World ballet vacation" festival in their festival.

Strategic cooperation agreement with the management of "Football Land" Foundation was signed in the main office of VSK Insurance House. Strategic cooperation agreement with the management of "Football Land" Foundation was signed in the main office of VSK Insurance Joint-Stock Company.

Anniversary of World football championship in Russia was celebrated on the 21st of July in Nikolskaya street, 15. Moscow sports department in cooperation with non-profit organization "Football Land" football development foundation involving the Committee of public relations and youth policy of Moscow, State Institution "Resource center for development and support of volunteering activities "Mosvolontyor" presented the new social project planned as annual international festival "Moscow football vacation".By analogy to "International ballet vacation" taken in early summer, organizers gathered votaries of football, volunteers of FIFA - 2018 World football championship and Russian football stars. In a small inner yard of RGGU in Nikolskaya street guests could prove themselves in such sport games as mini-football, teqball, football freestyle and ball juggling.

Second part of the program included ceremonial greeting of day program finalists and volunteers by the representatives of organizing companies and awarding of winners and finalists. Best players were awarded by the captain of the Russian national team at the World football championship 2018, founder of "Football Land" Foundation Igor Akinfeev, defender of the Russian national team Mario Fernandez, chairman of "Football Land" Foundation Board Vyacheslav Golubin and director of "Resource center "Mosvolontyor" Dmitry Pokrovsky. Special prize of the festival from VSK Insurance House, the leading partner of "Football Land" Foundation was presented by the head of marketing communications and PR department Eleonora Martaller.

Igor Akinfeev conducted motivational meeting with city volunteers where he answered questions, told about his last summer impressions and awarded the most curious and creative ones.Championship volunteers have had the good fortune of taking part in friendly game prior to which Igor Akinfeev shot out penalties to game competition participants and conducted a photo shoot with those who wished.

Within the project, everyone who acquires VSK insurance policy under CNC, residential property, health and travel insurance programs can obtain insurance on special conditions and contribute to development of country's children and youth sports while supporting talented football players.To do this, enter a special promo code PENALTY when acquiring insurance products at the web-site or in "VSK insurance" mobile application. Portions of the proceeds from policies sale will be transferred to "Football Land" charity foundation established by Igor Akinfeev.

"We are glad to provide support to talented children so that they could obtain more opportunities for training and self-empowerment", said the chair of the board of VSK Sergey Tsikalyuk. – Social responsibility is an important part of our company's mission. I hope that this large-scale federal project will elicit response from people and help in development of youth football and then Russian football as a whole"."Football Land" Foundation was created for training and support of football career of talented children and football beginners.

To achieve this goal, we wish to build an effective system of young athletes' selection and training and children's trainers training system. I'm glad that we will achieve this goals together with one of the most reliable insurance companies of our country - VSK", said Igor Akinfeev.Detailed project information is available at penalty.vsk.ru

Meeting between the founder of "Football Land" football development foundation Igor Akinfeev and the head of Moscow sports department Aleksey Kondarantsev was held within a framework of cooperation between these organizations. Implementation of the series of projects and programs was scheduled: opening of football goalkeepers' academy "Football Land" on the base of one of Moscow sport facilities, elaboration of opportunity of taking a large-scale football competition in Moscow involving young talented football players from all over the world under the patronage of "Football Land" Foundation and Moscow sports department in cooperation with Russian Football Union.

Parties noted that the scope and format of competition and the use of World Championship 2018 heritage shall become an outstanding event in the world sports life and contribute to reinforcement of the image of Moscow as the world's tourist capital with well-developed sport infrastructure network. At the end of the meeting the work team was created which will perform practical implementation of the said common initiatives.

"Football Land" Foundation took part in sports festival "UEFA mass football week" held on the 21st of September, 2019 in Family education assistance center "Kakhovskie Romashki" (Camomiles of Kakhovka).Special prizes were prepared for the best young football players. Trainee of Family education assistance center "Raduga" (Rainbow) Ivan Krupennikov became the best goalkeeper of the competition in the age group younger than 12 years. Ball with autograph of the hero of the World football championship 2018 Igor Akinfeev and М&A brand sweatshirt from the special series dedicated to the anniversary the World football championship in Russia were presented to Ivan on behalf of the Foundation. Other distinguished participants of the football competition also received sweatshirts.

HAVAL presented innovative coupe-crossover HAVAL F7x to children and youth football support foundation "Football Land". Within the framework of "High-Performance Sport Friends" event General Director of Haval Motor Rus, LLC Zhang Xiaoguang presented keys for a new coupe-crossover HAVAL F7x to the chairman of "Football Land" foundation Vyacheslav Golubin.

HAVAL endorses values of "Football Land" foundation which helps talented children and young football players to begin their way in sports over the year. Among main field of foundation activities are popularization of healthy lifestyle and outdoor activities, development of children and youth sports, children's trainers training system and tutorial activities, support of Paralympic sports and adaptive physical training for physically disabled people.

HAVAL understands the importance of support for young players at the very beginning of their way which lets them see their broad capabilities. Cooperation with "Football Land" foundation became a logical extension of realization of HAVAL's strategy in Russia whose success is defined by the brand not only by commercial results but also by benefits for people.

VSK Insurance House provided the vehicle of "Football Land" charity foundation with comprehensive and collision insurance and third party liability insurance policies for free. Welcome reception of "Bolshoy Sport" (High-Performance Sport) magazine dedicated to the year's results was held of the 7th of November. Best active sportsmen were awarded with prizes from the magazine staff in different nominations. Special prize was presented to Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev. Coupe-crossover HAVAL F7x was donated to "Football Land" charity foundation established by him. The gift was presented for support of children and youth football, Paralympic sports and adaptive physical training for physically disabled people and development of children's trainers training system. The partner of the Foundation VSK Insurance House provided insurance protection of the vehicle. The vehicle was provided with comprehensive and collision insurance and third party liability insurance policies for free. "Football Land" Foundation develops itself and helps in development of young talented athletes. I'm sure that the new vehicle will help Foundation in its activities. Thanks to our reliable partner - VSK Insurance house for its initiative of free vehicle insurance. Together we make a common big deal!", goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev noted.

We remind that VSK Insurance House and "Football Land" charity foundation realize a common social initiative "Penalty" aimed at support of talented children and young football beginners. When you acquire VSK insurance policy under CNC, residential property, health and travel insurance programs you can obtain insurance on special conditions and contribute to development of country's children and youth sports while. To do this, enter a special promo code PENALTY when acquiring insurance products at the web-site or in "VSK insurance" mobile application. Portions of the proceeds from policies sale will be transferred to "Football Land" charity foundation established by Igor Akinfeev. "We are glad to provide support to talented children so that they could obtain more opportunities for training and self-empowerment", said the chair of the board of VSK Sergey Tsikalyuk. – Social responsibility is an important part of our company's mission." "Football Land" Foundation was created for training and support of football career of talented children and football beginners. Detailed project information is available at penalty.vsk.ru

"Football Land" Foundation management fulfilled a dream of the child from Belgorod Region. In early December children's rights ombudsman Anna Kuznetsova took part in all-Russian promotion action "Yolka zhelaniy" (New Year tree of wishes) during international volunteers' forum. Ombudsman took two random cards from the tree. On one of them there was a wish of the boy from Belgorod Region – Artyom dreams of meeting with football player Igor Akinfeev. In order to fulfill the first wish, children's rights ombudsman contacted the founder of "Football Land" Foundation Igor Akinfeev.

The football player signed a sweatshirt for the boy from Belgorod Region and promised to meet him after New Year holidays. Anna Kuznetsova wished happy New Year to the boy and his parents and passed presents for Artyom to children's rights ombudsman of Belgorod Region. On the threshold of the holiday the children's rights ombudsman of Belgorod Region Galina Pyatykh congratulated Artyom. The boy was very glad and now he is looking forward to meeting with Igor Akinfeev which will take place in January. "Dear Artyom, we wish you happy New year and Merry Christmas, and wish that all your dreams come true. And we, grownups, will be near you. I wish you and your parents all the best in New Year! Take care of each other!» - Anna Kuznetsova said.

Russian goalkeeper of CSKA, founder of "Football Land" foundation Igor Akinfeev told about the importance of self-isolation during corona-virus pandemic. His words were heard in video published on YouTube channel of the capital club. 34-year-old goalkeeper said that he was scared of videos from Internet showing Russian people hurrying to picnics. Akinfeev believes that several thousand people refusing self-isolation can trigger infection of hundreds of thousand fellow countrymen and asked people to stay at home.

On the 12th of April Akinfeev told that he stays in his village house and offered his empathy to those who is forced to stay in flats. Goalkeeper expressed his hope that COVID-19 pandemic will end in the nearest possible time. Competitions conducted under the aegis of Russian Football Union (RFU), suspended till the 31st of May. Players of some clubs including CSKA refused portions of their salary due to championship suspension.

World-famous goalkeeper, founder of "Football Land" foundation Igor Akinfeev spent more than 17 years of his career in one club - CSKA of Moscow. German portal Transfermarkt.de composed the top list of players most dedicated to their clubs in ten main football leagues of Europe. Among these leagues are championships of England, Spain, Italy, Germany, France, Holland, Russia, Belgium and Turkey.On the top of the list is the goalkeeper of CSKA Igor Akinfeev. Transfermarkt.de counted that he spent in the army club 17 years, 3 months and 23 days.

The second position in the top list is occupied by Saint-Etienne" defender Loïc Perrin (16 years, 9 months and 24 days), the third position is occupied by the captain of "Barcelona" Lionel Messi (16 years, 3 months and 23 days).The top ten also includes the halfback of "Sassuolo" Francesco Magnanelli (14 years, 9 months, 24 days), defender of "Juventus" Giorgio Chiellini (14 years, 9 months, 24 days), defender of "Real" Sergio Ramos (14 years, 7 months, 24 days), goalkeeper of "Zulte Waregem" Sammy Bossut (13 years, 9 months, 24 days), halfback of "Villarreal" Bruno Soriano (13 years, 9 months, 24 days), halfback of "Espanyol" Javi' López (13 years, 9 months, 22 days) and defensive player of "Real" Marcelo (13 years, 3 months, 23 days).

See details on RBC:https://sportrbc.ru/news/5ea44b549a794738197b09a8?...

Competition in the popular game FIFA 20 for the Cup of "Football Land" football development foundation established by the world-famous football player Igor Akinfeev starts today on the main online platform of computer games "Moscow Cybersport". Eight qualification competitions in football simulator will be conducted throughout the month. There is an open competition, therefore, everyone who wishes can strive for victory. Number of participants is not limited. Game will be conducted in the form of duel, one-on-one. Preliminary round will reveal winners which will be able to make it into the grand final and lay claim to prize fund. Each competition is commonly accompanied by professional comments and online broadcasting which can be seen at official twitch channel of "Moscow Cybersport". (6+) "Football is one of the favorite games among sport fans. When there is no opportunity for live competition in the stadium, sport simulator represent a fascinating substitution for both participation and viewing. An attractive prize fund is on the line so we wait for hot fight. Good luck for everyone", said the president of Moscow computer sport federation Alexander Gorbachenko.

Grand final will take place at the end of the first summer month, on the 27th of July. The winner and runners-up of the Competition will receive money prizes from Moscow Cybersport: 50,000 rubles for the first place, 30,000 rubles for the second place, and 20,000 rubles for the third place. In addition, the winner of the Competition will receive a personal Cup from "Football Land" foundation. A special prize, "KeeperBall" Cup, will be presented to participant who missed the fewer goals throughout the competition. KeeperBall is the new youth football format the concept of which was created by Igor Akinfeev and his "Football Land" foundation (www.stranafootball.ru (6+).

Viewers will not be left out in the cold. Sweatshirts signed by Igor Akinfeev will be raffle off among the viewers of the final game. Igor Akinfeev appealed to participants of the competition: "I welcome all participants of FIFA-20 competition for the cup of "Football Land" football development foundation. Our Foundation is glad to support the idea of "Moscow Cybersport" to take a competition since it will contribute to football popularization. I wish success to all participants of the competition". This competition is the part of the series of cybersport events in 12 game disciplines taken on "Moscow Cybersport" site to support Moscow people in a hard time of self-isolation. The project was created by Moscow computer sport federation and Moscow chess federation with the assistance of Moscow city sport department. All details of current competitions including organizers, time frames, rules, prize funds and prize receipt procedures can be found at official project site cybermos.ru (6+) and in social media under official hashtags of the event #МосковскийКиберспорт (MoscowCybersport) #МоскваИграетДома (MoscowPlaysAtHome). (6+)

Joint federal social initiative "Penalty" of VSK Insurance House and football player Igor Akinfeev won the prize "Sports and Russia-2020" in nomination "The best sport star involvement in advertising project".The project aimed at support of talented sportsmen and young football beginners started in July 2019. Within the project, everyone who acquires VSK insurance policy under CNC, residential property, health and travel insurance programs can obtain insurance on special conditions and contribute to development of country's children and youth sports while supporting talented football players. Portions of the proceeds from policies sale is transferred by VSK to "Football Land" charity foundation established by Igor Akinfeev. VSK Insurance House transferred over 4 million rubles to Foundation over the course of initiative existence. "Football Land" Foundation was created for training and support of football career of talented children and football beginners. Our joint initiative with VSK Insurance House already brought tangible results. Each ruble collected is a substantial contribution to formation of effective system of young athletes selection and training and children's trainers training system.

This initiative gives a chance to talented young sportsmen for successful career and dignified life. This award means recognition of the initiative", Igor Akinfeev said. In addition, VSK provided insurance protection of the vehicle which was donated to Foundation at welcome reception of "Bolshoy Sport" (High-Performance Sport) magazine. The vehicle was provided with comprehensive and collision insurance and third party liability insurance policies. Awarding ceremony for recipients of the 6th award "Sport and Russia-2020" took place on the 30th of July. Annual event is aimed at promotion and support of sports in Russia and intended to boost business interest in sports and strengthen the ties among professional community. Award and forum are held with the assistance of Ministry of sports of the Russian Federation, Russian Football Union and National football league.

"Social responsibility is an important part of our company's mission. Following this mission we will provide assistance to talented children as a matter of priority and give a helping hand to those who need our care and support. This large-scale federal project has elicited response from people. It already helps development of youth sports and healthy lifestyle. "We are glad to provide support to young sportsmen so that they could obtain more opportunities for training and self-empowerment", said the chair of the board of VSK Insurance House Sergey Tsikalyuk.