"Nordic Walking Unites!"

09 October 2025

Together. All. Movement. – this is energy, health, and communication for everyone, from major cities to the most remote corners of the country!

Join the nationwide project that is changing lives for the better through movement!

"Nordic Walking Unites" is a socially significant initiative aimed at popularizing accessible, understandable, and beneficial physical activity for people of all ages (especially 35+), who are striving for an active and healthy life. Our goal is to make Nordic walking a part of the culture of self-care!

What are we doing?

• Uniting instructors across Russia

• Making Nordic walking accessible to everyone

• Turning it into a regular form of physical activity

The project is implemented by the Voluntary Physical Culture Union under the leadership of the outstanding figure skater Irina Slutskaya, with the support of the Ministry of Sports of the Russian Federation.

Who can participate?

• Residents of Russia aged 18+ (especially 35+)

• Veterans of the Special Military Operation (SMO) and their families

• Initiative groups and volunteers ready to create Nordic walking clubs

• Representatives of government bodies and local authorities

• Physical culture and sports organizations, schools, and clubs

Our goals:

• Engaging people in regular Nordic walking activities

• Promoting a healthy lifestyle (HLS)

• Socialization, maintaining physical and mental health

• Strengthening family bonds

• Developing a network of physical culture and sports clubs

Want to become an instructor?

1. Fill out the application form on dobrofiz.ru

2. Receive educational materials

3. Start conducting classes!

Points are awarded for your work in the project!

Let’s make Nordic walking a part of life for the whole country!