The Russian Olympic Committee expresses its deep condolences to the families and friends of those killed in the fire at a shopping center in Kemerovo. There was a terrible tragedy that claimed the lives of dozens of people. There were many children among the victims, and it is difficult to find words to express our feelings. We mourn together with the whole country…
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Congratulations and awards
8 March 2026
Michael Degtyarev: “Since 1992, 272 Russian female athletes have claimed Olympic medals”
The Minister of Sports of Russia, the President of the Russian Olympic Committee congratulated the beautiful half of humanity on International Women’s Day.
ROC President statements
7 February 2026
Michael Degtyarev: “A special day dedicated to winter sports – Winter Sports Day – is a nationwide holiday”
The Minister of Sports of Russia, President of the Russian Olympic Committee Michael Degtyarev extended congratulations to all sports fans in our country on Winter Sports Day, which marks the anniversary of the start of Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games.
Events with ROC support
4 February 2026
The Olympic scholarship for students of Russian sports universities has been doubled
The decision was made by Michael Degtyarev, the Minister of Sports and President of the Russian Olympic Committee.