12 February: The 30th national open mass cross-country ski race Piste of Russia-2012 will be held on Sunday in 68 Russian regions, Russian Minister of Sport, Tourism and Youth Policy Vitaly Mutko said. The race is expected to draw some 1.5 million partici

The winners will be granted medals, diplomas, and presented with skis and skiwear. “Such sports events are very popular in Russian regions,” Mutko said. “I wish this sports festival to give a serious impetus to the development of skiing in the country.

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