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Sports as a way of life
Nornickel's strength lies not only deep in the mines but is also found on race tracks, football fields and ice rinks. Nornickel's corporate experience is intertwined with sports sparking athletic enthusiasm among others. Nornickel supports any sports initiative which immediately brings together employees, residents in the cities of presence and even other regions. Take the test to find out how Nornickel supports and promotes sports activities.
Where are most of Nornickel's corporate competitions held?
The Zapolyarye Health Resort in Sochi accommodates a large sports facility with several grounds for group sports and a 7-lane 25-meter long swimming pool. Zapolyarye traditionally hosts Nornickel's tournaments in volleyball, minifootbal, basketball, swimming and the Family Sports Competition.
The Zapolyarye Health Resort in Sochi accommodates a large sports facility with several grounds for group sports and a 7-lane 25-meter long swimming pool. Zapolyarye traditionally hosts Nornickel's tournaments in volleyball, minifootbal, basketball, swimming and the Family Sports Competition.
The Zapolyarye Health Resort in Sochi accommodates a large sports facility with several grounds for group sports and a 7-lane 25-meter long swimming pool. Zapolyarye traditionally hosts Nornickel's tournaments in volleyball, minifootbal, basketball, swimming and the Family Sports Competition.
Which sport accounts for Nornickel's northernmost tournaments in the world?
This how the Nornickel Curling Cup originated. Since then, Dudinka has been the host city for this curling event which takes place every spring. The tournament then prompted urban development: the city has built new hotels, and opened new restaurants and small businesses.
Swelling numbers of visitors to Taimyr from all over Russia and overseas make a perfect opportunity to share insights on Russia's Far North and its native people. The festive event opening and closing ceremonies always feature local performers, cultural and entertainment activities for visitors conveying the Northern atmosphere. Dudinka is now known all over the world.
This how the Nornickel Curling Cup originated. Since then, Dudinka has been the host city for this curling event which takes place every spring. The tournament then prompted urban development: the city has built new hotels, and opened new restaurants and small businesses.
Swelling numbers of visitors to Taimyr from all over Russia and overseas make a perfect opportunity to share insights on Russia's Far North and its native people. The festive event opening and closing ceremonies always feature local performers, cultural and entertainment activities for visitors conveying the Northern atmosphere. Dudinka is now known all over the world.
This how the Nornickel Curling Cup originated. Since then, Dudinka has been the host city for this curling event which takes place every spring. The tournament then prompted urban development: the city has built new hotels, and opened new restaurants and small businesses.
Swelling numbers of visitors to Taimyr from all over Russia and overseas make a perfect opportunity to share insights on Russia's Far North and its native people. The festive event opening and closing ceremonies always feature local performers, cultural and entertainment activities for visitors conveying the Northern atmosphere. Dudinka is now known all over the world.
Where did Nornickel's team play a 3x3 basketball game?
3x3 basketball is not amateur but well enough a professional sport becoming increasingly popular lately. The game is spectacular and dynamic as it requires athletes to possess high levels of agility, endurance and exceptional shooting skills.
On 31 July 2024, four teams met for a tournament on Taknakh: Murmansk Transport Branch, Kola MMC, representatives of Russian media and winners of the London Olympics. Professional athletes in the lineup and an unusual venue have made the tournament doubly exciting and enjoyable for fans.
3x3 basketball is not amateur but well enough a professional sport becoming increasingly popular lately. The game is spectacular and dynamic as it requires athletes to possess high levels of agility, endurance and exceptional shooting skills.
On 31 July 2024, four teams met for a tournament on Taknakh: Murmansk Transport Branch, Kola MMC, representatives of Russian media and winners of the London Olympics. Professional athletes in the lineup and an unusual venue have made the tournament doubly exciting and enjoyable for fans.
3x3 basketball is not amateur but well enough a professional sport becoming increasingly popular lately. The game is spectacular and dynamic as it requires athletes to possess high levels of agility, endurance and exceptional shooting skills.
On 31 July 2024, four teams met for a tournament on Taknakh: Murmansk Transport Branch, Kola MMC, representatives of Russian media and winners of the London Olympics. Professional athletes in the lineup and an unusual venue have made the tournament doubly exciting and enjoyable for fans.
Nornickel runs corporate competitions in the Bobrovy Log fun park. In what sport?
In 2025, the tournament was won by Kola MMC who clinched gold in the relay race, ranked the highest in team score and got 12 medals for individual performance.
In 2025, the tournament was won by Kola MMC who clinched gold in the relay race, ranked the highest in team score and got 12 medals for individual performance.
In 2025, the tournament was won by Kola MMC who clinched gold in the relay race, ranked the highest in team score and got 12 medals for individual performance.
How old is Norilsk Hockey Club?
The news was perceived as a return of big sports to the Arctic. After the Zapolyarnik club was disestablished in 2001, there was no professional hockey in the region.
But in September 2023 Norilsk HC played their first home game in the All-Russian Hockey League. Since then, the club always made it to the play-offs, and the fans only have win expectations. The polar bear, a symbol of the Arctic, on the club's logo and 'We are the home of ice' slogan come with a lot of strings attached.
The news was perceived as a return of big sports to the Arctic. After the Zapolyarnik club was disestablished in 2001, there was no professional hockey in the region.
But in September 2023 Norilsk HC played their first home game in the All-Russian Hockey League. Since then, the club always made it to the play-offs, and the fans only have win expectations. The polar bear, a symbol of the Arctic, on the club's logo and 'We are the home of ice' slogan come with a lot of strings attached.
The news was perceived as a return of big sports to the Arctic. After the Zapolyarnik club was disestablished in 2001, there was no professional hockey in the region.
But in September 2023 Norilsk HC played their first home game in the All-Russian Hockey League. Since then, the club always made it to the play-offs, and the fans only have win expectations. The polar bear, a symbol of the Arctic, on the club's logo and 'We are the home of ice' slogan come with a lot of strings attached.
What is the Luch Cup named after?
These boats have annually participated in the Murmansk Region Open Sailing Championship since 1988. In 2025, Lake Imandra in Monchegorsk was chosen to host the race sponsored by Nornickel and Kola MMC. Kola MMC's experienced yachtsmen eventually ranked first and third in the race among 27 other sailors.
They were the fastest to maneuver between the race marks on a 1.5 km triangle-and-loop course with the least errors.
These boats have annually participated in the Murmansk Region Open Sailing Championship since 1988. In 2025, Lake Imandra in Monchegorsk was chosen to host the race sponsored by Nornickel and Kola MMC. Kola MMC's experienced yachtsmen eventually ranked first and third in the race among 27 other sailors.
They were the fastest to maneuver between the race marks on a 1.5 km triangle-and-loop course with the least errors.
These boats have annually participated in the Murmansk Region Open Sailing Championship since 1988. In 2025, Lake Imandra in Monchegorsk was chosen to host the race sponsored by Nornickel and Kola MMC. Kola MMC's experienced yachtsmen eventually ranked first and third in the race among 27 other sailors.
They were the fastest to maneuver between the race marks on a 1.5 km triangle-and-loop course with the least errors.
Who were the most unexpected athletes in the ZABEG half-marathon celebrating Nornickel's 90th anniversary?
In China, athletes were joined by humanoid and quadruped robots. Even though the latter ran fast, people still proved to be superior in speed and endurance.
Nornickel's Zabeg half-marathon has been held in cities where it has a presence since 2021, bringing together employees, local residents, professional athletes and athletes. The running distance is 1.5 and 10 kilometers.
In China, athletes were joined by humanoid and quadruped robots. Even though the latter ran fast, people still proved to be superior in speed and endurance.
Nornickel's Zabeg half-marathon has been held in cities where it has a presence since 2021, bringing together employees, local residents, professional athletes and athletes. The running distance is 1.5 and 10 kilometers.
In China, athletes were joined by humanoid and quadruped robots. Even though the latter ran fast, people still proved to be superior in speed and endurance.
Nornickel's Zabeg half-marathon has been held in cities where it has a presence since 2021, bringing together employees, local residents, professional athletes and athletes. The running distance is 1.5 and 10 kilometers.
What are the Norilsk Trail tracks named after?
The Norilsk Trail is an extreme running race on different types of terrain held annually with Nornickel's support near the city of Norilsk, at the foot of the Kharaelakh mountain and across the Putorana plateau. The tracks are named after northern animals. 5 km Arctic Fox, 15 km Reindeer, 30 km Peregrine, 50 km Polar Bear and 500 m and 1000 m Lemming tracks for children. In 2026, an ultra hard 70 km course will be added to the course.
More than 400 athletes from dozens of cities take part in the competition. The endless tundra, mountain gorges and spectacular views make the Norilsk Trail one of the most beautiful trail courses in Russia. Yet, at the same time, it is the purest test of willpower and athletic endurance. The Polar Bear, the hardest track on the course, rises to an altitude of 1840 meters. The race runs for about 12 hours.
The Norilsk Trail is an extreme running race on different types of terrain held annually with Nornickel's support near the city of Norilsk, at the foot of the Kharaelakh mountain and across the Putorana plateau. The tracks are named after northern animals. 5 km Arctic Fox, 15 km Reindeer, 30 km Peregrine, 50 km Polar Bear and 500 m and 1000 m Lemming tracks for children. In 2026, an ultra hard 70 km course will be added to the course.
More than 400 athletes from dozens of cities take part in the competition. The endless tundra, mountain gorges and spectacular views make the Norilsk Trail one of the most beautiful trail courses in Russia. Yet, at the same time, it is the purest test of willpower and athletic endurance. The Polar Bear, the hardest track on the course, rises to an altitude of 1840 meters. The race runs for about 12 hours.
The Norilsk Trail is an extreme running race on different types of terrain held annually with Nornickel's support near the city of Norilsk, at the foot of the Kharaelakh mountain and across the Putorana plateau. The tracks are named after northern animals. 5 km Arctic Fox, 15 km Reindeer, 30 km Peregrine, 50 km Polar Bear and 500 m and 1000 m Lemming tracks for children. In 2026, an ultra hard 70 km course will be added to the course.
More than 400 athletes from dozens of cities take part in the competition. The endless tundra, mountain gorges and spectacular views make the Norilsk Trail one of the most beautiful trail courses in Russia. Yet, at the same time, it is the purest test of willpower and athletic endurance. The Polar Bear, the hardest track on the course, rises to an altitude of 1840 meters. The race runs for about 12 hours.
It looks like you are not into sports?!
Well, your time is yet to come! In any undertaking, it's most important to take the first step! The staff at Kola MMC also thought that they had no time or energy for sports. And now, every year, they take part in the 17-discipline corporate competition: from shooting and chess to skiing and sailing regattas.
You love sports
and keep tabs on major events which means that you have good understanding of how important it is to make sports publicly accessible, especially for youth. Because the things you have learned in your childhood stick for life. Nornickel agrees with you and believes that no effort or money should be saved on amateur sports.
You are a true sports fan!
You know everything about sports and are sure to actively engage in sports activities! For those like you, Nornickel strives to create a comfortable environment in territories where it has a presence for people to live a truly healthy and fulfilling life in urban and rural areas.
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