Official partner – UGRA
About UGRA
Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug - Ugra is the largest constituent entity of the Russian Federation in terms of industrial production, electricity production, oil and gas production, and investment in fixed assets per capita.
Ugra is one of the most attractive regions for investment. More than 60% of budget funds are annually allocated to the development of education, health care, social policy, sports and culture.
Ugra is rightfully considered one of the chess capitals of the world, Ugra Chess Academy has been established here, where chess players of all ages study, and competitions of various levels are held, from urban to world level. Ugra became the venue for the 2010 World Chess Olympiad, the Women's World Chess Championship, the final stage of the FIDE Chess Grand Prix, and the World Team Championship. In 2021, Ugra will host the World Chess Olympiad again.
Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug – Ugra is located in the central part of the West Siberian Plain, through which two great Siberian rivers - the Ob and the Irtysh - flow. Ugra is 500 thousand km² of incredibly beautiful endless green spaces - taiga forests, swamps, over 30 thousand large and small rivers, about 300 thousand lakes. Ugra occupies the leading positions among subjects of the Russian Federation in terms of industrial production, electricity production, oil and gas production, investment in fixed capital, per capita. Ugra is one of the most attractive regions for investments. The capital of Ugra is Khanty-Mansiysk, a modern city of high technologies, business, unique architecture, culture of Khanty and Mansi indigenous peoples, sports and tourism, events, actively developing international relations.
Ugra is one of the most attractive regions for investment. More than 60% of budget funds are annually allocated to the development of education, health care, social policy, sports and culture.
Ugra is rightfully considered one of the chess capitals of the world, Ugra Chess Academy has been established here, where chess players of all ages study, and competitions of various levels are held, from urban to world level. Ugra became the venue for the 2010 World Chess Olympiad, the Women's World Chess Championship, the final stage of the FIDE Chess Grand Prix, and the World Team Championship. In 2021, Ugra will host the World Chess Olympiad again.
Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug – Ugra is located in the central part of the West Siberian Plain, through which two great Siberian rivers - the Ob and the Irtysh - flow. Ugra is 500 thousand km² of incredibly beautiful endless green spaces - taiga forests, swamps, over 30 thousand large and small rivers, about 300 thousand lakes. Ugra occupies the leading positions among subjects of the Russian Federation in terms of industrial production, electricity production, oil and gas production, investment in fixed capital, per capita. Ugra is one of the most attractive regions for investments. The capital of Ugra is Khanty-Mansiysk, a modern city of high technologies, business, unique architecture, culture of Khanty and Mansi indigenous peoples, sports and tourism, events, actively developing international relations.
Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Region – Ugra Governor Natalya Komarova
Greetings to all the participants and organizers of the FIDE Online Chess Olympiad.
The popularity of our game is on the rise and the chess family is growing rapidly. This year FIDE is holding large-scale tournaments in digital format. The Nations Cup was held in May, this summer it is the FIDE Online Chess Olympiad. Chess is becoming one of the sports to quickly embrace new technologies. We gladly support the idea of uniting chess players from all around the world in digital space.
The Olympiad will feature an online tournament for chess players with disabilities. The Russian national team is headed by Andrey Obodchuk, a 10-time champion of Russia, an 8-time world champion and a participant of the 6th Olympiad for players with disabilities.
Dear chess fans and players! I wish you the best of luck and exciting and memorable games!
The popularity of our game is on the rise and the chess family is growing rapidly. This year FIDE is holding large-scale tournaments in digital format. The Nations Cup was held in May, this summer it is the FIDE Online Chess Olympiad. Chess is becoming one of the sports to quickly embrace new technologies. We gladly support the idea of uniting chess players from all around the world in digital space.
The Olympiad will feature an online tournament for chess players with disabilities. The Russian national team is headed by Andrey Obodchuk, a 10-time champion of Russia, an 8-time world champion and a participant of the 6th Olympiad for players with disabilities.
Dear chess fans and players! I wish you the best of luck and exciting and memorable games!
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