On September 21, 2026, Igor Makarov appeared on Moldova’s TV8 channel for a wide-ranging interview on Novaya Nedelya (“The New Week”) with journalist Anatoliy Golia. The conversation covered Moldova’s energy outlook, opportunities for long-term investment, social responsibility, and Makarov’s longstanding personal and business connection with the country. TV8 introduced the […]

(Limassol, Cyprus / September 21, 2026) Igor Makarov, entrepreneur, former professional cyclist, and longtime supporter of the sport, will sponsor the Mayflower Gran Prix Cyprus 2026, taking place in Limassol on October 31 and November 1, 2026. Organized by INEX Club, the two-day event will bring together cyclists from Cyprus […]

Long-term success rarely comes from one exceptional day. Whether the goal is to build a career, develop a skill, maintain good health, or achieve something that initially seems beyond reach, lasting performance is usually the result of hundreds or even thousands of small decisions made consistently over time. Professional sport […]

“A team is remembered not only for the races it wins, but for the way it changes the sport.” Few professional cycling teams embodied that idea better than Team Katusha. For just eleven seasons, Team Katusha was one of the defining forces in professional road cycling. Between 2009 and 2019, […]

For more than four decades, cycling has remained the defining thread of Igor Makarov’s life. From competing as a professional rider to helping shape the sport’s international landscape and, more recently, investing in community cycling initiatives in Cyprus, his journey reflects a lifelong commitment to making cycling more accessible, sustainable, […]

Limassol, Cyprus, May 11, 2026 – The INEX Club Charity Ride 2026 concluded successfully in Cyprus on May 10, bringing together more than 120 cyclists from Cyprus, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Austria, and Canada. Organized by INEX Club and supported by ARETI International Group and its founder Igor Makarov, the […]

Igor Makarov, founder of ARETI International Group and a longtime supporter of international cycling, is pleased to announce his sponsorship of the Paphos Gran Prix, a two-day cycling race that will take place on April 4–5 in Paphos, Cyprus. The event brings together professional athletes, amateur cyclists, and enthusiasts from […]

Igor Makarov Meets with the Dalai Lama to Honor Significant Milestones In November 2025, Cypriot entrepreneur and philanthropist Igor Makarov, founder of the ARETI International Group, visited His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama to personally congratulate him on two significant milestones: the spiritual leader’s 90th birthday and the anniversary of […]

(Limassol, Cyprus / October 15, 2025) Following the resounding success of last year’s ARETI Gran Prix Cyprus 2024, which brought together more than 150 cyclists and created an unforgettable atmosphere of sporting celebration, ARETI International Group is proud to announce its continued support as a sponsor of the upcoming Mayflower […]

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Igor Makarov has taken an active role in advancing cultural dialogue by supporting Louvre Abu Dhabi as one of its current patrons. His contribution strengthens the museum’s global reputation and highlights the importance of art in promoting understanding across cultures. Since 2017, Louvre Abu Dhabi has welcomed […]