2012 Olympics

IOC disqualifies four Russian athletes

IOC disqualifies four Russian athletes

International Olympic Committee (IOC) has disqualified four Russian athletes after the re-analysis of stored samples from the London 2012 Olympic Games, the IOC official website said, TASS reports. In total, the IOC has sanctioned 12 …

Olympic construction projects receive financial guarantees

 The Russian government has made it mandatory for investors to provide additional financial guarantees for the construction of Olympic facilities in Sochi, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak said, RIA Novosti reports. "Today's decision grants the relevant investors - both public and private - additional financial guarantee to realize their obligations in time. The deadlines were updated, and we are confident that the 

Arsen Dzhulfalakian: “How can you win Olympic gold thanks to good contacts?!”

Arsen Dzhulfalakian: “How can you win Olympic gold thanks to good contacts?!”

Interview by Vadim Mkrtchian, Yerevan. Exclusively to VKThe best result at the Olympic Games in London was shown by Greco-Roman wrestler, Arsen Dzhulfalakian, among Armenian athletes, who became a silver medal winner in the 74 kg category.-          Arsen, at first you didn’t hide that you were disappointed with the defeat in the final and were not happy with silver. How do you feel now?

Lessons from London for Sochi

Lessons from London for Sochi

VCIOM does not have any customer for the survey of the attitude of the residents of the North Caucasus region towards the Olympics

Russia wins more gold medals

Russia emphatically captured the rhythmic gymnastics gold at the London Olympics on Tuesday, finishing well clear of Belarus, who claimed silver

Mister Butterfly on Olympics

Mister Butterfly on Olympics

Yeugeny Korotoshkin: “The more children are involved in sport, the more medals we will have”