The administration of Novorossiysk conducted inspections of FC Chernomorets
Investigative activities are related to the activities of the football club "Chernomorets"
Quick Look
- Law enforcement agencies conducted an inspection in the administration of Novorossiysk.
- The events are related to the financial activities of FC Chernomorets and possible violations in the receipt of charitable contributions by Mayor Andrey Kravchenko.
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Why It Matters
FC Chernomorets faced financial difficulties and was relegated to the third division. In 2024, the city administration entered into agreements on the integrated development of territories with developers.
Law enforcement agencies carried out verification activities in the administration of Novorossiysk related to the economic aspect of the activities of the Chernomorets football club. This was reported by Sport-Express with reference to a representative of law enforcement agencies.
According to Forbes, the searches are taking place in the office of Mayor Andrei Kravchenko, who is also the president of Chernomorets. Details of the inspection are not disclosed.
According to Izvestia’s sources, the events may be related to charitable contributions that went to the mayor’s account instead of the city budget. In 2024, the Novorossiysk administration entered into agreements on the integrated development of territories with two developers.
Earlier in June, Chernomorets announced that it would not be able to compete in the Zolo group of Division A of the Second League in the 2026/27 season due to financial problems. In the previous season, the team took 16th place in the First League and was relegated to the third division.
Open Questions
- What is the official status of the review?
- Will suspicions about misuse of contributions be confirmed?





