Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov "Russified" your basketball club "New Jersey Nets".



Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov "Russified" your basketball club "New Jersey Nets". He found a sponsor them, corresponding to the new owner - domestic vodka brand Stolichnaya. It's hard to find another product that would be in the public consciousness of Americans as tightly associated with Russia. The contract value is $ 2 million. Per year. Under the agreement, the home arena, "Nets» Barclays Center will be established branded pubs, which will pour "Capital". By the way, in Russia, drinking alcohol at sports facilities it is prohibited by law. Communications Club of the United States with Russia, thanks to the new owner will be strengthened. Last weekend a team of Mikhail Prokhorov on the way to China looked for a day in Moscow, opened a shop NBA and held a master class for students. As the owner of the club, he wants to turn the "Nets" in the most popular club in Russia NBA.