Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Medvedev and Putin — an active holiday course!
As you know, within EXTREMEX Festival, which is to be held in Sokolniki Exhibition and Convention Centre in 2012, a thematic exhibition Landscape Extreme, dedicated to sports on the ground, to take place. Much of the exposition will be devoted to cycling topics. We already know about the with top officials’ fascination with such kinds of extreme sports, like alpine skiing or rafting. It is gratifying that bicycling is also added to the list.
Russian President, Dmitriy Medvedev and Russian Prime Minister, Vladimir Putin held week starting, riding their bicycles. Mr. Medvedev rode a racing bicycle, and Vladimir Putin — a mountain bike for races and walks. According to the experts Mr. Putin’s bike had a very good air spring unit.
Moskau Messe Company — the organizer of EXTREMEX project — believes that attention ofthe country’s major people to extreme sports is to promote industry development and attract young people to be engaged in extreme sports. Looking forward to seeing distinguished guests at the festival opening on May 24, 2012 in Sokolniki!