Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod Wins Twice in Far EastNizhny Novgorod Torpedo defeated Khabarovsk Amur 2:1 and Vladivostok Admiral 3:2, completing their Far East road trip with maximum points.
Torpedo beats Amur, secures maximum Far East pointsHC Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod defeated Amur Khabarovsk 2–1 on February 4, securing a maximum points haul on their Far East road trip, following a victory over Admiral Vladivostok two days earlier.
Legendary Coach Vladimir Kamelzon DiesHonored Russian tennis coach Vladimir Kamelzon has died at 87. The Russian Tennis Federation announced his death on February 4.
Tserkovny May Leave Basketball ZenitAlexander Tserkovny, general director of BC Zenit, may leave after the season as his contract ends and no extension talks are ongoing.
Tomsk Walruses Swim 13.5km in Ice Water MarathonA team of seven cold-water swimmers from Tomsk swam 13.5 kilometers in icy water at a 24-hour marathon in Novosibirsk, spending a total of 6 hours and 39 minutes in the water.
Yuzhny Ural Beats VHL Leader in ShootoutOrsk's Yuzhny Ural defeated league-leading Metallurg Novokuznetsk in a shootout for their fifth straight win. Goalkeeper Sergei Kudyavtsev was named VHL player of the day.
Kostyleva's Mother Hints at Family Relocation AbroadThe mother of 14-year-old figure skater Elena Kostyleva has criticized Russia's judging system, hinting the family may relocate abroad for fairer assessments.
Absolutely None: New Commentators Lead Avangard MatchNew commentators Anton Rudnev and Roman Malevich debuted on Channel 12 for the Avangard Shanghai Dragons match on February 3rd, after previous commentator Maxim Grechanin was placed on creative leave for insulting young Kazakh players live.
SKA snaps losing streak, defeats DynamoSKA Saint Petersburg defeated Minsk Dynamo 4-3 in a shootout on the road, ending a seven-game losing streak in the KHL.
Lev Gonov Wins European Track Cycling GoldSt. Petersburg cyclist Lev Gonov won the individual pursuit at the European Championships, clocking 4:03.491 in the final over 4000 meters.
Nikitin on Nizhny Novgorod sports successesGovernor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Gleb Nikitin said on Match TV that the region is a hockey region but expressed faith in the future of football. He noted the struggle of Parí NN to maintain its place in the top division and the ambitions of Torpedo in the KHL.
Nikitin: Hockey region, football survivalGleb Nikitin says his region is hockey-focused but remains hopeful about football, as the local team fights to survive in the top division.
Perm Krai launches youth sports development programGovernor Dmitry Makhonin and Minister of Physical Culture and Sports Tatyana Chesnokova discussed 2026 plans as the region begins implementing a youth sports development program.
ZSD Fontanka Fest route extended to 20 kmThe route of the eighth international ZSD Fontanka Fest in 2026 has been extended to 20 kilometers. This is five kilometers longer than in the previous season.
Mass run through Kurgan's historic center set for MayA mass run named 'There Beyond the Mounds' through Kurgan's historic center is scheduled for mid-May as preparation for the city's first half marathon in 2027.
