Ardashev: "Korosteleva has returned and wants to show what he is capable of, but we are not pushovers either."

      Russian skier Sergey Ardashev, competing for the RT region in domestic events, spoke about the competition with Savely Korosteleva. "Korosteleva has returned and wants to show what he is capable of and what level he is at in the World Cup. We, for our part, want to show that we are not pushovers and that our level is just fine. And to show myself more that I am ready to compete (at the international level)," Ardashev stated to Match TV. In 2025, Savely Korosteleva was the only one among Russian male skiers to receive neutral status from FIS (International Ski Federation) and was able to compete in the World Cup stages and the 2026 Winter Olympics. Sergey Ardashev was denied entry.

      Today in Kirovsk, as part of the final of the Russian Cup, the men's 10 km pursuit race concluded. Alexander Bolshunov finished first with a time of 24:09, 4 seconds, second was Sergey Ardashev (+53.6). Savely Korosteleva took third place (+1:34.9). The final of the Russian Cup in cross-country skiing is taking place in Kirovsk and will conclude on April 5.

      Photo: RT Ski Federation

      More news about the event:

      Tatarstan skier Ardashev won the overall standings of the Russian Cup ahead of schedule Sergey scored 980 points and became unattainable for competitors two races before the end of the season. Photo: Real Time

      Skier Sergey Ardashev has prematurely become the winner of the overall standings of the Russian Cup in cross-country skiing. 16:58 01.04.2026 Real Time - Kazan

      Ardashev: "Korosteleva has returned and wants to show what he is capable of, but we are not pushovers either." Russian skier Sergey Ardashev, competing for the RT region in domestic events, spoke about the competition with Savely Korosteleva. 16:10 01.04.2026 IA Tatar-inform - Kazan

      News from neighboring regions on the topic:

      Skier Darya Kanueva won silver in the pursuit of the Russian Cup Ilya Semikov finished fourth in this race. 18:07 01.04.2026 Bnkomi.Ru - Syktyvkar

      Sergey Ardashev leads the overall standings of the Russian Cup Sergey Ardashev leads the overall standings of the Russian Cup, he has the yellow leader's jersey. 16:10 01.04.2026 Sport Murmansk - Murmansk

      Skier Korosteleva criticized the condition of the track in Kirovsk after losing in the 15 km race. Alina Almakayeva Korosteleva criticized the track after the race in Kirovsk. Photo: 21:05 31.03.2026 Hibiny.Com - Murmansk

      Bryansk skier Bolshunov won the third race of the Russian Cup The final of the Russian Cup in cross-country skiing continues in Kirovsk, Murmansk region. 14:29 31.03.2026 Network publication News of Bryansk - Bryansk

      Ilya Semikov is third in the overall standings of the Russian Cup in cross-country skiing. Photo of the Russian Ski Racing Federation. 32-year-old native of the Ustytsilyemsky district Ilya Semikov is in third place in the overall standings of the Russian Cup in cross-country skiing 2025/2026. 19:42 30.03.2026 IA Komiinform - Syktyvkar

      A free bus will be launched in the Arctic. During the FosAgro Russian Cup finals in cross-country skiing in Kirovsk, transportation has been organized for skiing enthusiasts to get to the ski stadium and back. 19:33 30.03.2026 TV Company TV-21 - Murmansk

      Defender of UNICS Dmitry KULAGIN – about the upcoming match against "Samara", which will take place in the "Basket Hall" on Wednesday, April 1: — The season continues. BC Unics Kazan

      Students of Technopolis KAI returned with diplomas and cups from the All-Russian Olympiad and Championship in model aircraft. Two gold and two silver medals were brought by students of the model aircraft club. KNITU-KAI

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      The head of the district Radmir Belyaev announced the introduction of mourning events after the fire that occurred the day before on the territory of "Nizhnekamskneftekhim." Kazan Vedomosti

      The open flame that arose as a result of the incident at "Nizhnekamskneftekhim" has been extinguished. The Ministry of Emergency Situations continues additional pouring. GTRK Tatarstan

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      In Kazan, spring was welcomed in Tatar traditions — at the holiday "Karga botkasy" — if translated literally, Porridge for the Rooks. GTRK Tatarstan

      The Tatarstan branch of the "Defenders of the Fatherland" fund is assisting veterans of the special military operation in returning to a full life, including using modern means of physical rehabilitation and adaptation. IA Tatar-inform

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