Multitude of over 1,600 locals from Kamchatka participated in the nationwide skiing competition, dubbed "Russia's Lygia"
Thousands Participate in the 43rd Open All-Russian Mass Ski Race "Lyshnia Rossii"
The 43rd Open All-Russian Mass Ski Race "Lyshnia Rossii" took place on February 8, 2025, at the Vitaly Fatyanoff Biathlon Complex in Chanty-Mansijsk, Russia. This popular and renowned ski race attracts thousands of participants each year, including amateurs, recreational athletes, and professionals.
Participants
The event drew participants from various regions of Russia and abroad, as it is an open folk ski race for all age groups and skill levels. Among the participants were celebrities, politicians, and numerous locals and foreign guests.
As of September 2025, no official results for the 43rd edition of this race have been made available that I could find in my database (up to December 2023). Although the event is widely covered in Russian media, detailed start and results lists are often not published internationally or are difficult to find.
Typically, the race is divided into categories based on distance and age groups, resulting in numerous winners across various categories—not a single overall winner. Some media outlets have already published the names of notable athletes and celebrities who participated, but there is no comprehensive overview available yet.
Recommendations
For specific winners and placements, I recommend the following resources:
- Official sources: The organizer's website (e.g., Lyshnia Rossii) or the local administration of Chanty-Mansijsk.
- Russian media: Major Russian sports channels, TASS, RIA Novosti, or regional news sites.
- Social media: Official hashtags (#LyshniaRossii2025, #ФэШэй2025) or the organization's accounts.
Race Details
Three distances were available for the race: one kilometer, five kilometers, and 10 kilometers. Participants of a special military operation were given a separate category and started on the five-kilometer distance. Free buses, hot tea, and convenient registration were provided for participants.
The race was organized by unspecified entities. Andrei Ivanov, director of the Kamchatka Regional Sports Training Center, stated that the race went well. A link to view the winners and prize-winners of the race has been provided: www.kamgov.ru/news/bolee-1-600-kamcatcev-prinali-ucastie-vo-vserossijskoj-massovoj-lyznoj-gonki-lyzna-rossii-79819.
Location
The event took place at the Vitaly Fatyanoff Biathlon Complex in Kamchatka Krai. No further information about the nature or format of the race was given.
