From August 14 to 17, the Luzhniki Olympic Complex hosted the large annual festival for sports enthusiasts and professionals — Russian Fitness Fair. The event has been held with the support of the international premium fitness club network Crocus Fitness since 2018. It is the largest international festival and a major meeting point for both amateurs and professionals in the field of physical culture.
This unique sporting event in Moscow brought together a large community of people striving for an active lifestyle, as well as sports professionals including coaches, instructors, athletes, and representatives of the fitness industry and business.
Each year, the festival attracts more than 4,000 participants, providing an opportunity to learn about the latest trends, exchange experience, and gain inspiration for new achievements in the field of fitness.
The festival program included a wide range of activities covering all aspects of fitness and healthy living. These included a fitness convention with master classes in various training disciplines; a fitness forum dedicated to discussing new training methodologies and current industry trends; a business forum addressing key issues of the fitness industry; an exhibition presenting products from various brands; and a dance tournament — a vibrant competition for those who appreciate the art and beauty of movement.
The opening ceremony of the festival was attended by:
Tatyana Polukhina — President of the Russian Fitness Aerobics Federation, Master of Sport of the USSR
Evgeny Korotyshkin — Russian swimmer, Olympic medalist, World Champion
Ekaterina Makarova — tennis player, Olympic champion (2016), winner of four Grand Slam tournaments, WTA Finals champion (2016)
Nikita Kryukov — Russian cross-country skier, Olympic champion in the individual sprint, Olympic silver medalist in the team sprint, three-time world champion
Maya Gurbanberdieva — Russian synchronized swimmer, three-time world champion, three-time European champion
Artem Tkachenko — theater and film actor
At the exhibition fair, guests were introduced to the latest equipment for the fitness industry presented by both Russian and international companies.
The initiative to hold the Russian Fitness Fair festival is supported by the Moscow Department of Sports, which actively contributes to the development of the project.