A presentation of the Red Machine brand took place in Tashkent

The Red Machine brand was presented in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, during the 2019/2020 VHL regular season match between Humo and Dynamo Tver.

People who attended the game had the opportunity to get closer to the Red Machine brand.

A briefing took place in the first break of the game at the Humo Arena.

Advisor to the first vice-president of the Russian Ice Hockey Federation (RIHF), Vladimir Shalaev, spoke about the Red Machin Development Program and the joint efforts between the RIHF and the VHL.

Vladimir Shalaev also presented general secretary of the Uzbekistan Ice Hockey Federation Shukrilla Karimov and director of Humo Ice Hockey Club Sergei Matveev methodical materials of the Red Machine Development Program for coaches.

Representatives of Uzbekistan were approving of the opportunity to cooperate with the RIHF.

Vladimir Shalaev, advisor to the first vice-president RIHF:

- The RIHF is carefully watching the development of ice hockey in Uzbekistan, the sport has great traditions here. We are sure that Tashkent will become the centre of ice hockey development in Asia, we're ready to share the Red Machine Development Program with anyone who wants to develop ice hockey. There is excellent infrastructure, a fantastic arena and professional management here.

Shukrilla Karimov, general secretary of the Uzbekistan Ice Hockey Federation:

- This cooperation will allow us to begin training in accordance with modern methods. I am really happy that this is now starting.