The first international traditional reindeer herding championship in Russia will be held on March 16-19 in the Yakut city of Neryungri and in the village of Iengre. The competition is held within the framework of Russia's chairmanship in the Arctic Council and is designed to strengthen good neighborly relations with the Arctic states.
It is expected that representatives of China and Mongolia will take part in the championship, the press service of the head of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) reported.
The competition included sled jumping, northern triple jump, lasso throwing, running with a stick on wide skis.
The most spectacular event will be reindeer sledding races and deer fishing competitions on the Iengra River.
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