Rally on ice, swims in cold water, a hockey match in the middle of the river – all this is the winter sports festival “2025 ZimFestAmur”. It was held on the border of the Russian city of Blagoveshchensk and the Chinese city of Heihe. More than 200 athletes from all over the Far East and Heilongjiang Province took part in the event. TV BRICS was the international media partner of the event.

Why did the festival become so popular among residents and guests of the two cities? What competitions could even spectators take part in?

Watch our video for details.

TV BRICS reporter: Anna Gryzlova

TV BRICS cameraman: Aleksander Martynov

Photo: TV BRICS