Sports and leisure activities - Russia in 2025

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Remnants of the Soviet era, sportivnaya ploshchadka (literally: small sports square) dot the parks and green alleys of Russia. There you will find all the equipment for outdoor physical fitness. In some places whose size and shape allow it, one can even find health trails.

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Take advantage of the country's advantageous dimensions, both in the cities and in the countryside. In winter, ice rinks are installed on the large squares, lakes and ponds. In the summer, you can play football on a football pitch in a park or run along the shoreline. Otherwise, you can try a hike in one of the forest parks around Moscow.

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You need to make a reservation in order to practice organized activities in the middle of nature. Reservation is also necessary to visit protected places (such as national parks): you have to go through a tourist office or an agency that takes care of obtaining the necessary permits from the local authorities.

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The organisation of sporting events has been the new hobby of the Russian government for the past decade. Although the World Cup is over, the football craze has not disappeared in Russia. Zenit (St Petersburg), CSKA and Spartak (Moscow) and Rubin (Kazan), among others, all have loyal supporters. So it can be a great experience to go to a football match. Be careful, however, to stay away from the stands of the ultras, known for their violence. But for an exceptional and truly Russian show, it is an ice hockey game that you must go see. Russia is one of the best teams in the world!

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Practical information : Move & Laze around Russia

Budget & Tips

What's very local

To be booked

Main events