The Russian Federation's magazine 'Gymnastika', issue number 3, dating back to May 2010, is available here . As I mentioned earlier, the Federation have updated their website quite extensively, and have now ironed out some of the earlier teething problems. I don't think I have seen this before, and I really wish there were an English language version available, as it is fascinating! The magazine is richly illustrated with full colour photographs and includes features on Olga Mostepanova, Ekaterina Lobazniuk, Elena Mukhina, coach Marina Ulyankina, and the legacy of coach Yuri Shtukman. There is a piece on this spring's 'Olympic Hopefuls' competition in Penza, and an extensive interview with Valentina Rodienenko. There is also a full colour pull out centrefold of Anton Golutsotskov, holding a snooker cue.
Reporting and analysing Russian gymnastics since 2010. Includes original and exclusive interviews with leading coaches and gymnasts, and historical issues dating back to the Soviet Union. The first blog to report extensively on the sport using Russian language sources. I read, I argue, and I have opinions. Be warned.