Orsk's Yuzhny Ural exchanges goalkeepers with Samara's CSK VVSOrsk's Yuzhny Ural, performing poorly in the VHL, has agreed a trade with its neighboring city's club. 21-year-old goalie Danila Ovcharik is heading to CSK VVS, with 23-year-old Belarusian goalie Alexei Snytko moving the other way.
Gubakha Resort shut for two days amid frosts, lifts affectedThe all-season Gubakha Resort is adjusting its operations for four days because of temperatures dropping to -40°C (-40°F). It will be closed on January 22 and 23, and ski lifts may not operate on January 21 and 24.
Valieva announces return to figure skatingThe figure skater is preparing to compete at the Russian Jumping Championships. Experts are discussing her prospects after a long break.
Artem Dzyuba appointed captain of Akron football clubZaur Tedeyev, head coach of Tolyatti's FC Akron, announced that Artem Dzyuba has been appointed as the new captain, following the departure of Konstantin Savichev.
Altai's Disabled Bodybuilder Becomes Champion, Opens GymAfter a severe spinal injury during military service, Artem Shilyaev from Altai Krai turned to bodybuilding for recovery. He has since won three Russian championships and opened a gym in Novоaltaysk.
Galliamov answers Guberniev, gets sarcastic retortA conflict between Olympic medalist Alexander Galliamov and commentator Dmitry Guberniev erupted over Galliamov's threat to leak a reporter's phone number.
Figure Skater's Mother Accuses Coaches of Stopping Food AllowanceThe mother of figure skater Elena Kostyleva has alleged that her daughter's coaches pressured her, disrupted her training, and stopped her legally mandated meal stipend after she left their training base.
Kostyleva's mother cites reason for leaving Plushenko's academyThe mother of figure skater Elena Kostyleva has explained the main reason for her daughter's departure from Evgeni Plushenko's academy, with Sofia Fedchenko now taking over as her new coach.
New Coach Comments on Lena Kostyleva's Split from PlushenkoAfter her split with Evgeni Plushenko, 14-year-old figure skater Lena Kostyleva has a new coach, Sofia Fedchenko, who has addressed the public scandal involving the skater's mother.
