The first business social network of the Russian Internet that was described by Vedomosti daily organized the oil and gas group that already includes more than 100 users. The social network Professionali.ru  is aimed to develop business communication. According to experts, the first Russian business network Professionali.ru is the Russian variant of the well-known international network LinkedIn. The project investments by producer center BiGraf  totaled $2 million. On September 1, Professionali.ru launched corporate services and jointly with Oil and Gas Forum set up the industrial group “Oil and Gas Industry” aimed to promote communication between professionals from oil and gas sector and related industries.   The project is supported by oil and gas companies that want to expand business ties of their employees.  The purpose of Oil and Gas Group is to develop direct ties between industry specialists throughout the world.