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202035 minPGdocumentary

5.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Flip

202035 minPGdocumentary

5.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

The first Union Cup in Saratov in 1991 marked the beginning of Russian skateboarding's evolution, as athletes now prepare for the 2020 Olympics.

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Geleskhan Batyrkhanov

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The first Union Cup in Saratov in 1991 marked the beginning of Russian skateboarding's evolution, as athletes now prepare for the 2020 Olympics.

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Geleskhan Batyrkhanovdirector

Anatoly Titaevcast

Ekaterina Shengeliacast

Egor Kaldikovcast

Konstantin Kabanovcast

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Tolya Titaev reflects on his experiences as a skateboarder in Russia. The film traces the history of Russian skateboarding beginning with the first Union Cup in Saratov in 1991. Prominent skateboarders such as Katya Shengelia, Yegor Kaldikov, and Kostya Kabanov discuss the sport's growth and its recognition in the 2020 Olympics. They talk about the challenges of competing with Western athletes and the evolution of skateboarding in Russia over the years.

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