Judo became popular in Russia after 1972 when the USSR Judo Federation was created, with Russian athletes winning medals in the Olympics. It was previously unknown until the early 1900s when some self-defense techniques from books were studied by the St. Petersburg police, and by 1990 the USSR Federation had become the Russian Judo Federation. Famous Russian judoka include Alexander Mikhailin, Vladimir Putin, Tamerlan Tmenov, Ivan Nifontov and Kirill Denisov.

1. JUDO

2.  Judo is the popular sport in Russia. In fact,
Russian President Vladimir Putin is fond of
this sport.

3.  Before 1914 judo in Russia was practically
unknown, although some techniques are taken
from books on self-American officer Hancock,
were studied in the St. Petersburg police school
since 1902.
 In 1972, the judo Federation was created in the
USSR. After 1990 the judo Federation of the USSR
was transformed into the Russian judo Federation.
Judo Federation of Russia is a member of the
European judo Union, which as the continental
division is part of the International judo
Federation.

4.  During Olympic Games 2012 in London
Russian sportsmen have won 3 gold, 1 silver
and 1 bronze medals.

5.  Famous fighters of Russia are Alexander
Mikhailin, Vladimir Putin, Tamerlan Tmenov,
Ivan Nifontov and Kirill Denisov.

6. Thank you for your attention!
Yagnyukov Daniil, Novosibirsk