Rusneftegaz can announce that from Monday 15 June all of our offices in Russia shall partially reopen, including our headquarters in Moscow, with our international office in New York reopening at a later date. As a result, the majority of administrative capacity will have been largely restored, and it is no longer anticipated that there shall be any delays to telephone or electronic inquiries or communications. Whilst a significant percentage of staff shall continue to work remotely, management has made further alterations to the layout of said workplaces in order to accommodate distancing measures and maintain the highest standards of hygiene. In response to this bulletin, our Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Aleksandr Filyurin, gave these remarks:
“I am delighted that we can reopen all our offices in Russia after what has been a tough time for Rusneftegaz. I know that it has also been a very tough time for a lot of our staff too, and I know that there is a lot of hesitancy about reopening our offices after what has been a very long period closure. I hope that now we can alleviate some of their worries before everyone returns to work. We have been working very hard to make sure that our reopening is as safe as possible, and that we prevent the potential threat of coronavirus spreading amongst our us. Speaking from a personal perspective, I would not be returning if I felt I was at risk here, I have no I intention of placing my family in danger. We have worked very hard to make sure our offices are a safe and secure environment. I look forward to seeing many of my colleagues again after what has been a very long time.”
All employees arriving for work on Monday shall receive a comprehensive briefing in regards to the new guidelines, including the regular use of sanitizer, how to clean workstations effectively, the deployment of personal protection equipment and how to prevent contagion. All employees should also be reassured that offices will continue to be deep cleaned regularly by external contractors, and that anyone with any queries should contact their manager at their earliest convenience. Questions from third parties may also be directed via the conventional channels if required, including by telephone, email, fax and the contact form on this website. We necessitate your cooperation and understanding as we seek to return to normal operations.
