The Kamchatka River in Russia's Far East has some stiff river-raft tests as well as canoeing . Many towns and cities have artificial ice-skating rinks for the summer but during the hard winters frozen lakes and rivers ensure plenty of room for skating. St Petersburg's Central Recreation Park is a favourite among skaters and it also has a ski centre. International events include the Kremlin Cup tennis tournament and the Izvestia Hockey Prize. Russia's ethnic diversity is reflected in the wide variety of local traditional sports.
Martial arts are a recent import and are steadily gaining in popularity.