• USM is a diversified holding company with significant interests across the metals and mining, telecoms and technology sectors. The group was established in 2012 to streamline and consolidate the various projects of founder Alisher Usmanov and his partners, which are the result of over 20 years of successful entrepreneurial and business development activities.
  • USM's assets include Metalloinvest, a leading global supplier of iron ore and HBI products; Udokan copper, owner of Russia’s largest and one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper deposits; Akkerman Cement, one of the largest cement producers in Russia and MegaFon, a national operator of digital opportunities and a key player in all segments of the Russian telecommunications market. The group is a shareholder in the Centre for Research in Perspective Technologies, operator of the unified national track & trace digital system. Previously, USM was also an indirect shareholder of VK (previously Mail.ru Group), the leader in the Russian-language internet market and owner of Russia’s top social networks.
  • Bringing together the interests of Mr. Usmanov and his partners into one holding, USM is structured to facilitate the sharing of both intellectual and financial capital among its businesses. The group's companies benefit from a global network of relationships and a wealth of experience, which enable them to access investment opportunities both in Russia and internationally. In line with international best practice, USM is committed to high levels of transparency and standards of corporate governance.
  • The group strives to operate in a socially responsible manner, focusing on investments in long-term sustainable businesses, stimulating economic development and creating employment opportunities in Russia. USM supports local communities through a wide range of social projects in the fields of education, sports, arts, science and the environment.
  • The success of the group is built on the foundation of investments in high-quality companies that drive economic growth, create opportunities, foster innovation, and impact society positively.