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On the official website of the XIII International Sports Forum "Russia – a Sports Power" (RSD), which will be held in Samara from November 5 to 7, The business program has been published.
The forum is being held in accordance with the directive of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The event is being operated by the Roscongress Foundation with the support of the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Samara Region.
"The 'Russia – Country of Sports' forum will be held for the 13th time. During this time, it has become a key platform for uniting the sports community and discussing the goals outlined by President Vladimir Putin. Today, the phygital movement is actively developing in our country, opportunities for adaptive sports are expanding, new facilities are being built as part of a comprehensive state program, and more than 38,000 school sports clubs are operating. The forum's business program included these and other relevant areas, with the development of youth sports being a key topic. I invite representatives from our country and other countries to join the discussions, share experiences, and exchange ideas at the 'Russia – Country of Sports' events!" said Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Forum's Organizing Committee Dmitry Chernyshenko.
This year, the RSD's focus is on the further development of youth sports, international cooperation, and the achievement of national development goals for the sports industry.
One of the event's key topics will be the further promotion of innovative sports, not only through business sessions. RSD-2025 will host an open lesson, "Phygital Sports: The Future That Came Today," which will showcase the achievements and significance of this sport.
The forum's main theme is "Sport for the Future: Winning Together," emphasizing that success is possible through the productive collaboration of all sports industry participants. Particular attention is paid to accessibility of sport, strengthening relations on the international stage, and the strategic development of both professional and mass sports.
"Sport isn't just about medals and records. It's part of our national identity, a school of character. Russia has repeatedly proven its ability to host sporting events of the highest caliber. We firmly uphold the principles of fair competition and consistently build cooperation with international federations and partners. Such events are not only sporting celebrations but also investments in infrastructure, regions, and human capital. The forum's program covers the full range of key issues in the development of Russian sport. I am confident that the XIII International Sports Forum 'Russia – Country of Sports' will contribute to the further advancement of systematic work to achieve national goals and strengthen Russia's sporting sovereignty," emphasized Anton Kobyakov, Executive Secretary of the Organizing Committee for the International Sports Forum 'Russia – Country of Sports'.
In 2025, the event's business program is structured around four key tracks.
"O Sport, You Are the World. International Cooperation" – this track is dedicated to the return of Russian athletes to the global arena and the inadmissibility of discrimination in sport, as well as international cooperation and the emergence and development of new formats that unite athletes. Key topics include challenges in the fight against doping, the development of Russian national team reserves, global trends in the sports industry, and the integration of new technologies into sport.
"Ecosystem" – discussions focused on the development of sports infrastructure, public-private partnerships in sports, and the implementation of cutting-edge technologies, as well as legal and analytical support for the sports industry. How are sports facilities integrated into modern urban planning? How is the phigitization of sports infrastructure and the implementation of next-generation smart sports facilities taking place? How does the integration of large business representatives into federations change approaches to strategic planning? All these questions will be addressed in this section's discussions.
"Creating a New Image of Sports" will feature sessions dedicated to the role of media in sports development, the formation of regional sports brands, and the future of sports film and journalism. Participants will address issues of promoting sports through film and sports management, and the Russian Premier League will present its new development strategy through 2030.
"Sport and Society" is a section dedicated to the growing role of sport in society, the development of adaptive sports, the potential of sport for the rehabilitation of veterans of the Second World War and people with disabilities, as well as the development of school and university sports and the impact of sport on the development of new generations. Discussions will address key issues in the adaptive sports development concept through 2036, new ways to develop school leagues, and approaches being implemented by the state to increase accessibility of youth sports.
Mikhail Degtyarev, Russian Minister of Sport, Chairman of the Russian Olympic Committee, and Deputy Chairman of the Organizing Committee, noted that the business program of the XIII International Sports Forum "Russia – Country of Sports" in Samara will be one of the most comprehensive and professionally prepared in the history of the forum.
"We are entering the final stretch of preparations for the 'Russia – Country of Sports' forum in Samara. This year's business program will be one of the most comprehensive in the forum's history: from over 90 applications, the organizing committee selected 38 of the most significant and relevant events. The focus is on the further development of youth sports, the strategy for returning Russian athletes to the international arena, digitalization, the role of media, and new approaches to developing the sports talent pool. We have placed an emphasis on the quality of expertise and the precision of our wording. This approach reflects the forum's status as the premier business platform for the sports industry and allows us to formulate an agenda that aligns with Russian President Vladimir Putin's policy on developing sports in the country," emphasized Mikhail Degtyarev.
The Minister emphasized that the forum's business program will bring together representatives of government, business, and the international sports community, providing a platform for diverse discussions and decision-making.
"The most important thing is the quality of the discussion and a willingness to take joint action. The plenary session, 'Sport for the Future: Winning Together,' will be the central point where we will discuss the strategy for international cooperation, the development of infrastructure for children and youth, and practical steps to strengthen Russia's sports system. The forum in Samara should set the tone for the country's entire sports agenda for the coming years," the minister stated.
An important part of the program will be international work. The first meeting of sports ministers from the Asian Cooperation Dialogue countries will take place on the sidelines of the RSD, where they will discuss issues related to the international sports agenda and strengthening Russia's position in the global sports community. A joint meeting of the Athletes' Commission of the Russian Olympic Committee and the Athletes' Commission of the National Olympic Committee of Belarus will also be held at the RSD.
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