Ivan Yarygin Golden Grand Prix

Гран-при Иван Ярыгин

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Sports & AdventureKrasnoyarsk

DatesDates TBA · Usually JanuaryCheck locally before booking

Duration4 daysListed event span

Crowd-Public scale varies

Best forCompetition, enduranceFew regional wrestling tournaments carry the

Language["ru"]Currency: RUB

CategorySports & AdventureFestival type

The story

Ivan Yarygin Golden Grand Prix in Krasnoyarsk

Krasnoyarsk's Ivan Yarygin Palace of Sports fills each January with the Ivan Yarygin Golden Grand Prix, an international freestyle and women's wrestling tournament named after the two-time Olympic champion who first competed at its 1990 debut in Abakan. It became a memorial event following Yarygin's death in 1997, and now ranks as the opening stage of wrestling's international Golden Grand Prix series.

Krasnoyarsk in January is not an obvious tourist stop, buried deep in Siberian winter with temperatures that can drop well below anything most visitors are used to.

Your trip starts here

What is special

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

Few regional wrestling tournaments carry the international weight of the Yarygin Grand Prix, which functions as both a competitive season-opener and a memorial to one of Soviet wrestling's most celebrated athletes

The mystery stays covered

Ivan Yarygin won Olympic gold in freestyle wrestling twice, in 1972 and 1976, and after his death in 1997 the tournament that already bore his name took on the character of a tribute

The city starts moving

Its elevation to Grand Prix status in 1999, followed by its designation as the first stage of the Golden Grand Prix series in 2006, has pulled in national teams from well beyond Russia, with past editions drawing several hundred wrestlers from a dozen or more countries

The water draws everyone in

The purpose-built Ivan Yarygin Palace of Sports gives the tournament a fitting, permanent home

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The tournament's identity is inseparable from its namesake

Water and renewal

Living ritual

Ivan Yarygin

The sacred route

Living ritual

a two-time Olympic wrestling champion whose 1990 debut event in Abakan became a fixed annual fixture in Krasnoyarsk after his death in 1997 turned it into a memorial competition

The local code

Living ritual

Its formal Grand Prix status since 1999 and its role as the opening stage of the international Golden Grand Prix series since 2006 have given it a genuine competitive pedigree beyond the memorial element

Tradition 5

Living ritual

Hosting the event at the purpose-built Ivan Yarygin Palace of Sports ties the tournament permanently to its founding athlete's name and legacy

Tradition 6

Living ritual

January scheduling has become a fixture of the international wrestling calendar

Tradition 7

Living ritual

marking the sport's competitive season opener for national federations worldwide

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually January

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Comfortable seated-audience clothing works well for the multi-day arena format, since sessions can run long across several weight categories. Layers are useful given January temperatures in...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["ru"] · RUB

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map56.04 N, 92.93 E Open in Google Maps

Krasnoyarsk, Russia

TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Krasnoyarsk via local transport.Search routes Find a place to stayStays near Krasnoyarsk, close enough for the event-day route.Browse stays Find flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for January.Compare fares Festival gearComfortable seated-audience clothing works well for the multi-day arena format, since sessions can run long across several weight categories. Layers are useful given January temperatures in Krasnoyarsk, both outdoors and in transit to the venue. No formal dress is required for spectators. Athletes and officials follow standard international wrestling federation uniform and gear rules.Shop the kit Check visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Russia and apply online.Check entry rules Travel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Ivan Yarygin Golden Grand Prix?

Ivan Yarygin Golden Grand Prix is listed for Past edition: 29 January–1 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Ivan Yarygin Golden Grand Prix take place?

The festival is listed in Krasnoyarsk, Russia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

4 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Krasnoyarsk, Russia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Ivan Yarygin Golden Grand Prix

Ivan Yarygin Golden Grand Prix in Krasnoyarsk

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The mystery stays covered

The city starts moving

The water draws everyone in

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Water and renewal

The sacred route

The local code

Tradition 5

Tradition 6

Tradition 7

Essential information

When to go

Getting around

What to wear

Safety

Where to stay

Tickets/cost

Language/currency

Family friendly

Krasnoyarsk, Russia

Your Trip Starts Here

Quick answers.

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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