Athletistic/ Others. Sports Minister of the Russian Federation Oleg Matytsin said athletes from the Lugansk and Donetsk people’s republics have arrived in Russia.

“More than 500 young athletes from the LPR and DPR arrived in Russia after the start of the operation. To be more precise, from February 26. They will continue to train here. 17 regions have accepted these athletes 21 regions are ready to provide places for living and training. We plan to organize a summer quarter for children until August 26,” the minister said.

Oleg Matytsin also noted that all the arriving athletes represent 16 different sports.