“Such projects are priority; they get the green light everywhere. » Degtyarev – about the All-Russian half marathon “ZaBeg.RF”

Minister of Sports of the Russian Federation Mikhail Degtyarev said on that the All-Russian half marathon “ZaBeg.RF” contributes to the implementation of the standards of the federal project “Sport is the norm of life” , noting that such events be a priority for the ministry.

Russia’s main half marathon with synchronized start, “ZaBeg.RF”, will take place on May 19 in all regions of the country, as well as in 15 other countries under the name “One Run”. According to the president of the half-marathon organizing committee, Ksenia Shoigu, around 190,000 people started this year.

— Even as a candidate for Minister of Sports, you said that you would focus on mass sports and lovers of a healthy lifestyle.

— I would like to thank Ksenia Sergeevna, all the organizers and running enthusiasts. It’s a way of living. The federal project “Sport is the norm of life” sets the bar: by 2030, 70% of citizens should actively participate in sporting activity. It is a contribution, a real contribution. Such projects will be given priority; they receive the green light everywhere.

— What are your impressions of the race venue in Moscow?

– Fairy tale! Moscow is the most beautiful city in the world. Huge, well maintained. A house on Kotelnicheskaya Embankment, Zaryadye Park, St. Basil’s Cathedral: participants in the half marathon will receive not only physical, but also aesthetic pleasure.

— Are you able to find free time to run now?

“I will definitely participate in the races, but I don’t have time to prepare today.” I am in the process of moving from Khabarovsk. I run, I recommend it to everyone, it’s very useful. I regularly ran in Khabarovsk, I consider it a good pastime. Running is good for your health and the brain. You can relax a little, think, make the right and necessary decisions for your family, your work and your country,” Degtyarev said on the channel.

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