The competition is named in honor of the Great Russian skier Elena Vyalbe, who is the 3-time Olympic Champion and the 14-time World Champion.

During a week athletes will compete with each other in different disciplines - classic and free technics, team sprint, Marathon. A mass start on the 14 of April will be the main event.

Elena Vyalbe:

"The last years more than 1000 persons come to participate in our competitions! It's a really big number, but it shouldn't surprise nobody we invite not only professional athletes. These events are for amateurs, children, veterans - for everyone".

Source: Press Office of the Russian Ski Association