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As part of the project Winter in Moscow metropolitan Department of Sports The city has organized areas for active recreation enthusiasts. Residents and visitors can go ice skating, skiing, and tubing, take part in three-on-three hockey competitions or a felt boot hockey tournament, and attend master classes from renowned athletes.
The main winter season venues are located at the Luzhniki Olympic Complex. This year, a new multimedia skating rink opened there. Visitors also have access to a cross-country skiing and biathlon track, the Yuzhny skating rink, and a tubing hill.
The cross-country skiing and biathlon trail is open daily until March 1st. Its length is three kilometers—twice as long as last year's. Registration is not required. On the trail, you can perfect your cross-country skiing skills, simply ski, and spend time in a healthy way, as well as participate in master classes by renowned athletes. For example, on January 19th, Olympic and World Championship medalist Alexander Panzhinsky taught a class, and on January 21st, Olympic champion and World Championship medalist Alexander Legkov did the same. Since its opening, the trail has attracted nearly 20,000 visitors.
This year, Luzhniki Stadium held its first New Year's Eve race. On the night of December 31st to January 1st, participants set off simultaneously with the chimes of the Kremlin clock.
Hot tea and a commemorative medal: how the first race of 2026 went at Luzhniki Stadium
Professional trainers from the "My Sports District" project offer free classes for Moscow residents. Training sessions are held year-round, with the focus varying depending on the season. During the winter season, Muscovites can enjoy fitness classes in 28 sports zones and cross-country skiing training on 15 trails in parks. Schedules and location information are available atwebsite.
The "My Sports District" project also offers ice skating lessons. They are held at the Moscow Seasons rinks, the Bitsa Equestrian Center rinks, Ostankino Park, Repinsky Square, Avangard Stadium, and VDNKh.
Training is also held at the Yuzhny skating rink in Luzhniki. Four classes a day are held here from Tuesday to Friday—two for children over 10 and adults, and two for adults over 18. Furthermore, on the ice rink, you can take part in master classes with renowned figure skaters such as Alina Zagitova, Alexandra Trusova, and many others. A total of 22 such events are scheduled. Training with star athletes also takes place at the Bitsa Sports Complex and Avangard Stadium skating rinks.
Master classes by famous figure skaters continue at the Luzhniki skating rink.
Throughout the winter, the Vorobyovy Gory ski resort hosts events organized with the support of the capital Department of SportsThese include the Parallel Slalom Snowboard Champions Cup, the Dual Moguls Freestyle Champions Cup, a sports carnival for skiers and snowboarders, and other festivals for amateurs.
Winter in Moscow— the main event of the season. The project aims to strengthen social and family ties, create an atmosphere of unity and mutual support, and provide assistance to those currently defending the Motherland. Through a variety of programs, including cultural, educational, and sporting events, it brings together Muscovites and visitors of all ages and interests, creating an environment for creative development, active recreation, and warm communication. Particular attention is paid to supporting participants and veterans of the special military operation and their families, as well as all those providing assistance to the front.
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