MOSCOW, August 20, Andrey Simonenko. Russian Minister of Sports Oleg Matytsin announced the opening of the All-Russian Spartakiad. The opening ceremony of the Spartakiad takes place on Saturday at the Megasport Sports Palace in Moscow. During the celebrations, the flag of the Russian Federation was raised, the Russian anthem was performed by Grigory Leps. «The Spartakiad is a holiday for athletes, coaches, spectators. Athletes need competitive practice, all the strongest and our young athletes participate. We must give athletes the opportunity to prove themselves in the absence of an international calendar «We plan that athletes and coaches will receive bonuses. The Russian Federation and Moscow have always been the flagships of organizing sports competitions, sports are part of culture, such events are important for creating a festive atmosphere,» Matytsin said. will last until October 2. Competitions are held in 39 sports in 12 regions of the country. The main part of the competitions of the Spartakiad will be held from 20 to 29 August in 12 subjects of the Russian Federation.
