Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation facts for kids

The Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation (Russian: Всероссийская федерация художественной гимнастики, lit. 'All-Russian Federation of Rhythmic Gymnastics') is the main organization for rhythmic gymnastics in Russia. It helps manage and develop the sport across the country.

After events in 2022, the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) made some changes. Russian athletes and officials, including judges, could not take part in their events. Also, all FIG World Cup and World Challenge Cup events planned for Russia were cancelled. No other FIG events will be held in Russia for now. The Russian flag and anthem were also not allowed at FIG events. European Gymnastics also made similar decisions. They said no athletes or officials from Russia could join their events. They also removed all events planned for Russia from their calendar.

History of Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics

The first All-Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation started in 1963. It was part of the Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation of the Soviet Union. Its job was to train gymnasts for international competitions. This was for the Russian part of the Soviet Union.

The current Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation began in 1991. Its first meeting was held in Ivanovo on September 12, 1991.

The federation changed its structure in 2001. Sergei Yastrzhembsky became the president. He was an adviser to the President of Russia. He served as president for two terms. In December 2008, Irina Viner was elected president. She is also the head coach of the national team. She holds both important roles today.

The Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation is officially recognized. The Russian Ministry of Sport gave it the status of the main body for rhythmic gymnastics in the country.

Gymnastics Events

The Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation organizes many competitions in Russia. These events help gymnasts show their skills and compete.

Here are some of the main competitions they organize:

Key People in the Federation

The federation has many important people who help run it. They make sure rhythmic gymnastics grows and thrives in Russia.

Here are some of the leaders:

• Irina Viner — President
• Andrey Guryev — First Vice President
• Mikhail Kusnirovich — Vice President
• Natalia Kuzmina — Vice President
• Irina Tchachina — Vice President
• Evgenia Kanaeva — Vice President
• Tatyana Kolesnikova — Vice President
• Aleksandr Bryksin — Vice President
• Irina Tsaryova — Executive Director
• Tatiana Gorbunova — Executive Secretary

See also

• Russian Artistic Gymnastics Federation