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The year is coming to an end, but the New Year’s Eve rush is not the only event of the month. You can and should spend 2020 without slowing down. Make one last push and run a trail run or ski marathon. And if you don’t like the cold weather, stay at home and visit an online exhibition about Russian sports of the 20th century or go to the park for a chess class.

Capitals Hockey Derby

Kdaj: December 26.

Kje: VTB Arena, Moscow.

For fans of domestic hockey this year will end with a spectacular match between Dynamo and SKA. The teams of the capitals will meet at the ice arena in Moscow. Last time the Muscovites snatched victory in the third period. How will the confrontation end in one of the last games of this year?

You can buy tickets at the stadium box office and on the official websites of the clubs. “Championship” will keep a text broadcast.

Pomorski ski marathon

Kdaj: December 26.

Kje: Arkhangelsk.

Oddaljenost: 25 km / 50 km.

This year will be the 10th anniversary ski marathon in Pomorie. Participants can choose between two routes: half-marathon and marathon. The marathon distance is limited to 4 hours and 20 minutes. Men from 17 years old and women from 19 years old can participate.

It is necessary to present a medical certificate and pass the paid registration. More details on the website.

Chess Club in Izmailovsky Park

Kdaj: until December 26.

Kje: Moscow

In Izmailovsky Park is open free classes of chess and chess club. Both children and adults can participate. Sessions are held in the Art Park pavilion from 11:00 to 13:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 14:00 to 16:00 on Wednesdays and from 16:00 to 17:00 on Saturdays.

Details on the website.

Dab Vertical Winter Night.

Kdaj: December 26.

Kje: Moscow.

Oddaljenost: 1 km / 5 km / 10 km.

A few days before the New Year in the capital will be held New Year’s Eve night trail marathon. The race will be held at the ski center. Participants will have to overcome vertical 100 m and 200 m on the routes of 5 km and 10 km respectively. Young runners can also take part: a short distance of 1 km will be organized for children. It is also possible to pass the distance in the format of a relay race. And after the race a party with a DJ is waiting for everyone.

To participate, a medical certificate and preliminary paid registration are required. You can find out more on the website.

Figure skating competition “New Year’s Fairy Tale”

Kdaj: December 29-30.

Kje: Moscow.

On the eve of the holiday in the sports complex “Vershina” will be held competitions for young figure skaters. Girls and boys will compete in single skating by categories. Pupils of sports schools and private clubs and single participants can participate by personal application.

It is necessary to present a medical certificate, register and pay the starting fee. Details on the website.

Online project “Physical Education” in the gallery “Here on Taganka”

Kdaj: December 19.

Kje: online.

The exhibition gallery “Here on Taganka” organizes an online exhibition. It will feature archival photos of St. Petersburg sports societies and clubs of 1900-1980s and modern shots of professional athletes and sportsmen taken by Valery Katsuba. Also within the framework of the project the photographer will tell about the history of physical culture in Russia and the Soviet Union in the XX century.

The live broadcast of the event will start at 15:00 on the gallery’s YouTube channel.

Run “Hello, New Year!”

Kdaj: December 27.

Kje: Gatchina, Leningrad region.

Oddaljenost: 5 km / 10 km / 30 km.

For lovers of running in the Leningrad region will organize a New Year’s Eve run. There are several distances to choose from, so that everyone can choose the most comfortable one. Each finisher will be awarded a commemorative medal, and the winners and runners-up will also receive a prize.

To take part, you will need a medical certificate and pre-registration for a fee. You can find out more on the website.