“We have strong competition between regions for the right to host the Russian Championship, but Chelyabinsk is the standard for organizing the tournament” – Alexander Kogan

General Director of the Russian Figure Skating Federation (FFKKR) Alexander Kogan said that there is strong competition between regions for the right to host the Russian championship, but Chelyabinsk is the standard for the organization of the tournament.

The Russian Figure Skating Championships will take place in Chelyabinsk from December 20 to 24.

— I would like to thank the leadership of the Chelyabinsk region – the governor and his deputy. All the little things contribute to a real vacation. We talked about the requirements, but Chelyabinsk is the standard for organizing the Russian Championship. Many observers come here to learn, adopt experiences and use them for themselves. We face strong competition for accommodation from the regions. We try to offer tournaments to those who can organize them at the highest level. We also held international competitions here, all athletes who hear Chelyabinsk say: “We are ready to go there at any time.” Zlatoust’s medals are truly unique, all athletes will be happy to receive them, they are works of art, ”reports the correspondent of , according to Kogan’s words.