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Helmet Mandatory for All at ZSD Bicycle FestivalOrganizers of the ZSD Fontanka Fest bicycle festival have introduced a mandatory helmet rule. Participants without protective gear will not be allowed on the track.

Mar 4, 2026

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Orenburg Signs Shinnik's Midfielder Ruslan Kul, Childhood Idol ArshavinFC Orenburg has officially announced the signing of midfielder Ruslan Kul from FC Shinnik. He has not yet played at the Russian Premier League level.

Mar 4, 2026

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Ryazan-VDV signs new defender Mikhail IpatovHockey club Ryazan-VDV has signed 20-year-old defender Mikhail Ipatov to strengthen its roster ahead of the new All-Russian Hockey League (VHL) season, the team announced on January 30.

Mar 4, 2026

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Yaroslav Maloletkov joins Orenburg as goalkeeping coachOrenburg has appointed 29-year-old Yaroslav Maloletkov as their new goalkeeping coach, strengthening Ildar Akhmetzyanov's coaching staff as the team prepares for the season.

Mar 4, 2026

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Chelyabinsk to Host WBA Interim World Title FightSouthern Urals will host a high-level boxing tournament for the first time in years.

Mar 3, 2026

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White Bear from Traktor Named Best Mascot in KHLTraktor's White Bear mascot has been named the best in the KHL after winning the sixth season of the league's 'Mascotmania' competition.

Mar 2, 2026

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Traktor's White Bear named best KHL mascotWhite Bear, the mascot of Chelyabinsk's Traktor, has been named the best mascot in the KHL. He faced competition from Fire Horse, Avtik, and Piratytsch.

Mar 2, 2026

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Krylya Sovetov loan CSKA's fastest forward ShumanskySamara's Krylya Sovetov have signed 21-year-old forward Artem Shumansky on loan from CSKA Moscow until the end of the 2025/26 season. The club announced the transfer with a video styled after 'Stranger Things'.

Mar 2, 2026

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Dyakov says Rostov win triggered Anzhi's downfallFormer defender Vitaliy Dyakov revealed that a 2013 loss to Rostov prompted Anzhi Makhachkala to sell its star footballers, marking the end of an era.

Mar 2, 2026

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Former Rostov defender Dyakov recalls 'closing down' AnzhiFormer Rostov defender Vitaly Dyakov has revealed how he helped bring about the downfall of star-studded Anzhi in 2013.

Mar 2, 2026

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Artemi Panarin's Journey from Poverty to NHL RichesArtemi Panarin rose from a poor childhood in Korkino, Russia, to become one of the NHL's highest-paid players, while actively supporting charity in his hometown.

Mar 2, 2026

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Yekaterinburg Sports School Bans All Communication Over Parent's GrievanceCoaches and parents are outraged, saying one father has organized a harassment campaign that led to a ban on all parent-teacher messaging.

Mar 2, 2026

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Saveliy Korostelev, 'Sigma-Boy' Skier, to Race in Winter OlympicsSaveliy Korostelev, a 22-year-old cross-country skier from Perm, has been invited to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics after growing up in a family of athletes.

Mar 2, 2026

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Petrosyan, Gumennik, Korostelev: 13 Russian Athletes to Compete in Milan-Cortina 2026Thirteen Russian athletes have received invitations to participate under a neutral flag at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Mar 1, 2026

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Vodnik and Dynamo battle to a 3:3 draw in ArkhangelskIn a thrilling encounter at the Trud stadium in Arkhangelsk, Vodnik and Dynamo played to a 3:3 draw, with goals coming late in the game.

Mar 1, 2026

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Vodnik Leads Dynamo 2-0 at HalftimeIn Arkhangelsk, Vodnik hosted Dynamo at the Trud Stadium, finishing the first half with a 2-0 lead after goals from Roman Ananyin and Sergei Kalinin.

Mar 1, 2026

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Avangard beats Traktor 1-0 in OmskAvangard secured a victory over Traktor in a match held in Omsk. The final score was 1-0 in favor of the home team.

Mar 1, 2026

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Tractor narrowly avoids shutout in loss to Avangard in OmskIn a Thursday evening KHL match, Avangard defeated Tractor 1-0 in Omsk, nearly securing a shutout.

Mar 1, 2026

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Famous Stavropol Athlete and Coach Vasily Skakun Dies at 81Vasily Skakun, a distinguished Soviet master of sports and coach, world champion, and founder of the 'Academy of Healthy Lifestyle', has died at the age of 81.

Feb 28, 2026

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Vodnik to Face Moscow Dynamo: Match Time and VenueVodnik Arkhangelsk will host Dynamo Moscow in a Russian Bandy Championship match today, January 29, at 7 p.m. local time. Dynamo is currently second in the standings, while Vodnik is fourth.

Feb 28, 2026

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UFC fighter Andrey Pulyaev broke hand, continued to fightAndrey Pulyaev broke his thumb in the first round of his UFC 324 fight but continued for all three rounds, his cornerman said.

Feb 28, 2026

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Returned to His 'Ex': Orenburg Midfielder Vladislav Kamilov Moves to Ufa30-year-old Orenburg central midfielder Vladislav Kamilov has joined Ufa, returning to a club from a neighboring region where he previously played from 2020 to 2022.

Feb 28, 2026

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Shpilevsky: FC Pari NN players have evolved mentallyFC Pari Nizhny Novgorord head coach Alexey Shpilevsky summed up the first part of the training camp in Turkey and spoke about the team's readiness to continue the season.

Feb 28, 2026

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Rotavirus Outbreak Postpones Rostov vs Torpedo-Gorky Hockey MatchThe game between Rostov and Torpedo-Gorky, scheduled for January 29 at the Sports Palace, has been postponed due to a rotavirus outbreak in the visiting team.

Feb 28, 2026

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‘Evolution in their minds’ – Pari NN coach on players’ RPL readinessHead coach Aleksey Shpilevsky detailed how the team performed during the initial phase of their training camp in Turkey and their preparations for the Russian Premier League's second half.

Feb 28, 2026

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