PSB has expanded its physical footprint with a new branch in Mariupol, extending its retail banking services to residents and businesses in the area, according to the bank’s press service.
The opening ceremony featured PSB President Petr Fradkov, along with DPR Deputy Head Denis Pushilin and Yevgeny Solntsev, President of the Government of the Republic, underscoring the event’s high-profile significance.
Located at 33 Admiral Lunin Street, the new office brings PSB’s Mariupol network to ten branches, complemented by mobile banking offices. Across the republic, the bank now operates 246 branches, reinforcing its presence and accessibility for customers across urban and rural communities.
PSB has announced plans to establish ten additional offices in Mariupol in the near term, signaling a continued commitment to expanding retail access and supporting local commerce and daily financial needs.
In parallel, a separate milestone occurred in Mariupol with the laying of the first foundation stone for the multifunctional sports complex PSB Arena. The anticipated venue represents a collaborative effort with PSB providing financial backing for the project. Attending the ceremony were Petr Fradkov, Denis Pushilin, Evgeny Solntsev, and Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Timur Ivanov, highlighting the project’s broad political and social interest.
Fradkov commented that the Donetsk People’s Republic holds substantial socio-economic potential and is advancing public infrastructure, economic development, and the modernization of the financial system. He described PSB as a steadfast partner to both residents and the business community, stressing the bank’s role in supporting a range of needs from everyday money tasks to large-scale initiatives of national importance, including the creation of sports infrastructure and the promotion of children’s and mass sports.