Russia - World Snowboard Guide

The Wests influence has taken over and Russia is not the place it used to be. Although snowboarding is now on the scene its still very much in its infancy here.

The capital city Moscow, where everything is freely available at the right price, has a few snowboarding areas. Moscows 3 Hills are all within half an hour of the city centre via the extremely efficient Metro. Alternatively get on a suburban elektrichka train, pay less than a buck, and head out of the city for more resorts and enter a whole new Russia. The people are friendly and everything is dirt cheap. Okay you get basic lifts, food and accommodation, but youll see the real Russia and snowboard on uncrowded slopes. The Caucasus Range to the south of Russia is home to Europes highest mountain in Elbrus. At 5642m its larger than the wests best by a few hundred metres.

Snowboarding is possible from mid-November to late April but be prepared for temperatures as low as -25c in mid February. At the resorts equipment hire is occasionally available but it is highly recommended to take your own. English is spoken by some Russians in Moscow, but very few in the southern mountains so learning a few words of Russian will make things a lot easier.

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Chris Sörman wins the 4Star BGV fest in Russia

Thu 11 February 10
: The largest event in Russian snowboarding, the 4Star BGV fest took place in the Bannoe Lake Ski Resort last weekend, February 5th to 7th, 2010

Chris Sörman wins the 4Star BGV fest in Russia
Photo: BGV Fest 2010

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Russian leg of the Freeride World Tour moved

Mon 25 January 10

Due to heavy snowfall and wind, the Nissan Russian Adventure by Swatch has been postponed and will be held in Chamonix after the Nissan Freeride de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.

Results from World Freeride Tour in Sochi

Mon 26 January 09

After the first day of competition with fresh snow and sunshine with an enthusiastic crowd, the 56 riders had a day to recuperate as Day 2 was postponed due to warmer temperatures.

1st day and 1st event in the Freeride World Tour

Fri 23 January 09

Day 1 of the long awaited first stage of the Freeride World Tour 2009, the Nissan Russian Adventure, took place today in the Krasnaya Polyana resort near Sochi in Russia, the site for the 2014 Olympic Games

Freeride World Tour, Nissan Russian Adventure

Mon 04 February 08

While President Vladimir Putin was skiing on the opposite mountain,the elite of the sport of freeride skiing and snowboarding put on a great show at the second contest of the Freeride World Tour in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia

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Population:143.8 million
Capital City: Moscow
Language: Russian
Currency: Russian ruble (RUR)
Highest Peak: Gora El'brus 5633 m
Drugs Information: Cannabis is illegal
Alcohol Drinking 18
Electricity Supply: 220 Volts AV 2 Pin plugs
Driving: All vehicles drive on the right hand side of the road
Speed Limits
d 60km (37mph) towns 90km (55mph) outside towns
International Phone Code: +7
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