Russian people have always paid much attention to sport. Sport keeps people fit and healthy and makes them better disciplined in their daily activities.
Numerous kinds of sports, both winter and summer, are popular in the Russian Federation. Millions of citizens of Russia engage in some sporting activities and even in competitions. “Physical training” is a subject on the curriculum of schools and universities. You can hardly find a school or a college without sports grounds. Sports facilities are available at any university or other higher education establishment.
Sports in this country have traditionally been divided into amateur and professional. The core of professional sports is sporting societies. Millions, from beginners to champions, are members of sporting clubs and societies. Youngsters from the age of 7 to 18 are trained in sports schools which are run by the major sports clubs. The schools cover a wide range of sports from track-and-field and calisthenics to boxing.
There are also sports clubs at many enterprises and offices.
Participation in sports in this country is massive by any standards.
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