Alexey
Gubarev

TechIsland is the largest non-profit IT Association in Cyprus, comprising over 350 member companies that collectively employ more than 20,000 people locally and over 41,000 internationally. Its mission is to establish Cyprus as a world-class destination for global talent.

The Association has set an ambitious goal to make the tech industry the primary driver of GDP growth and job market expansion by 2030. A critical milestone in this vision is to generate several companies with valuations exceeding $1 billion. To achieve this, TechIsland is focusing on building a supportive ecosystem that fosters such growth. As a founding member, Alexey is dedicated to this mission, supporting innovation, creating spaces for collaboration, and developing next-generation educational opportunities for the future of the tech sector in Cyprus.

City Skate Park was opened in Limassol in December 2023. Alexey and Anna Gubarev were the authors of the visionary concept and realisation of this project, which was gifted to the city with the financial support of other individuals and companies from Cyprus.

The 5,000-square-meter park is free to the public and ranks among the top 10 largest skateparks in Europe. Built to Olympic standards, it is the first professional facility in Cyprus capable of hosting large-scale competitions. Featuring over 36 elements, including a bowl and pump track, the park offers a dynamic space for all skill levels while maintaining strict safety protocols for children.

Addressing a gap in public recreational spaces in the eastern coastal area of Limassol, Alexey Gubarev partnered with fellow philanthropists in 2021 to create a unique park in the Pareklisia area. This 3,000-square-meter park was a purely private initiative, with the group fully covering the €240,000 construction costs and continuing to fund the monthly maintenance.

Overlooking the sea, the park stands out for its exclusive planting of Cypriot flora, with aromatic plants as a dominant element. It features a playground for children, paved pathways, and benches, providing a vital green space for the community.

City Friends Club is an environmental charity founded by Anna Gubareva — a family initiative that grew into one of Cyprus’s leading environmental community projects. The idea was born during COVID, when Anna and Alexey’s children began cleaning the neighbourhood around their home.

Alexey Gubarev supported the project from the very beginning, and thanks to the initial capital he provided, City Friends Club was able to launch its first operations, open its first office, and purchase the vehicles needed for daily work. He continues to support the organisation today, recognising the importance of its environmental mission for Cyprus and local communities.

Today, City Friends Club is a registered charity and the first environmental organization in Cyprus operating under ISO 14001 international certification. The company combines daily street cleaning, volunteer and corporate cleanups, environmental education, and digital tools aimed at making cities cleaner and more sustainable.

Since 2021, City Friends Club has continued to grow across Cyprus, with increasing numbers of volunteers, partners, and cleanup initiatives helping create a stronger environmental impact on the island.