NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Russia at the 2006 Winter Olympics

Russia participated at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. It sent a total of 190 athletes to participate in all 15 of the Winter Olympic sports. Russia was a key part of the Soviet Union when it won the highest number of gold medals for the 1956, 1960, 1964, 1972, 1976, 1980, and 1988 Winter Olympics. In the 1994 Winter Olympics, Russia topped the medal tables by itself. Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... Flag of the Russian Federation Romanov dynastic flag was used as the official national flag of the Russian Empire from 1858 to 1883. ... Neve and Gliz, the 2006 Olympics mascots, on display in Turin The 2006 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XX Olympic Winter Games, were held in Turin, Italy from February 10, 2006, through February 26, 2006. ... Turin (Italian: ; Piedmontese: Turin) is a major industrial city in north-western Italy, capital of the Piedmont region, located mainly on the west bank of the Po River. ... A runner carries the Olympic torch The Winter Olympic Games, Winter Olympics for short but more correctly The Olympic Winter Games, are the cold-weather counterpart to the Summer Olympic Games. ... The VII Olympic Winter Games were held in 1956 in Cortina dAmpezzo, Italy. ... The VIII Olympic Winter Games were held in 1960 in Squaw Valley, USA. Alexander Cushing, the creator of the resort, campaigned vigorously to win the Games. ... The IX Olympic Winter Games were held in 1964 Innsbruck, Austria. ... The XI Olympic Winter Games were held in 1972 in Sapporo, Japan. ... The XII Olympic Winter Games were held in 1976 in Innsbruck, Austria. ... The XIII Olympic Winter Games were held in 1980 in Lake Placid, New York, United States of America. ... The XV Olympic Winter Games were held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. ... The XVII Olympic Winter Games were held in 1994 in Lillehammer, Norway. ...

Dmitry Dorofeev, a speed skater, served as flag bearer at the Opening Ceremonies. The Opening Ceremonies of the 2006 Winter Olympics were held on February 10, 2006 beginning at 20:00 CET (19:00 UTC) at the Stadio Olimpico in Torino, Italy. ...

Medals

This is the official medal count of the 2006 Winter Olympics. ... Subject: The Olympic Rings. ... Image File history File links Med_1. ... Image File history File links Med_2. ... Image File history File links Med_3. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ...

Gold

Four figure skating events will be held at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. ... Russian figure skater Evgeny Plushenko (in fact: Evgeny Plushchenko, Ð•Ð²Ð³ÐµÐ½Ð¸Ð¹ ÐŸÐ»ÑŽÑ‰ÐµÐ½ÐºÐ¾) (born November 3, 1982 in Siberia) is the 6-time National Champion, 4-time European Champion, 3-time world champion, and 2002 Winter Olympics silver medallist. ... Tatiana Totmianina (born November 2, 1981) in Perm, Russia, is a figure skater and Olympic Champion. ... Maxim Marinin (born March 23, 1977) is a Russian figure skater. ... Tatiana Navka (born April 13, 1975) is a Russian ice dancer. ... Roman Kostomarov (born February 8, 1977) is a Russian ice dancer. ... The Cross-country skiing events at the 2006 Winter Olympics feature 12 medal winning events which run from 11 to 26 February 2006 at Pragelato Plan in Turin. ... Biathlon at the 2006 Winter Olympics will include ten biathlon events. ... Svetlana Irekovna Ishmuratova (Russian: Ð¡Ð²ÐµÑ‚Ð»Ð°Ð½Ð° Ð˜Ñ€ÐµÐºÐ¾Ð²Ð½Ð° Ð˜ÑˆÐ¼ÑƒÑ€Ð°Ñ‚Ð¾Ð²Ð°) is a Russian biathlete. ... Albina Khamitovna Akhatova (Russian: ÐÐ»ÑŒÐ±Ð¸Ð½Ð° Ð¥Ð°Ð¼Ð¸Ñ‚Ð¾Ð²Ð½Ð° ÐÑ…Ð°Ñ‚Ð¾Ð²Ð°; born November 13, 1976 in Vologda Oblast) is a Russian biathlete. ... For the short track speed skating events, see Short track speed skating at the 2006 Winter Olympics Speed skating at Turin At the 2006 Winter Olympics, twelve speed skating events are to be contested. ... Svetlana Sergeyevna Zhurova (Russian: Ð¡Ð²ÐµÑ‚Ð»Ð°Ð½Ð° Ð¡ÐµÑ€Ð³ÐµÐµÐ²Ð½Ð° Ð–ÑƒÑ€Ð¾Ð²Ð°) (born 1 July 1972, Pavlova on Neva)[1] is a Russian speed skater who has been competing internationally since 1989[2] and won her first Olympic gold in Torino in 2006, two years after mothering a child. ...

Silver

Luge at the 2006 Winter Olympics Runs 1 and 2 of the womens singles event will be February 13, and runs 3 and 4 will be February 14. ... For the short track speed skating events, see Short track speed skating at the 2006 Winter Olympics Speed skating at Turin At the 2006 Winter Olympics, twelve speed skating events are to be contested. ... The Cross-country skiing events at the 2006 Winter Olympics feature 12 medal winning events which run from 11 to 26 February 2006 at Pragelato Plan in Turin. ... Biathlon at the 2006 Winter Olympics will include ten biathlon events. ... Olga Pyleva (Russian: ÐžÐ»ÑŒÐ³Ð° Ð’Ð°Ð»ÐµÑ€ÑŒÐµÐ²Ð½Ð° ÐŸÑ‹Ð»Ñ‘Ð²Ð°, born July 7, 1975 in Krasnoyarsk) is a Russian biathlete. ... Bobsleigh at the 2006 Winter Olympics will include three bobsleigh events. ...

Bronze

The Cross-country skiing events at the 2006 Winter Olympics feature 12 medal winning events which run from 11 to 26 February 2006 at Pragelato Plan in Turin. ... Biathlon at the 2006 Winter Olympics will include ten biathlon events. ... Albina Khamitovna Akhatova (Russian: ÐÐ»ÑŒÐ±Ð¸Ð½Ð° Ð¥Ð°Ð¼Ð¸Ñ‚Ð¾Ð²Ð½Ð° ÐÑ…Ð°Ñ‚Ð¾Ð²Ð°; born November 13, 1976 in Vologda Oblast) is a Russian biathlete. ... Albina Khamitovna Akhatova (Russian: ÐÐ»ÑŒÐ±Ð¸Ð½Ð° Ð¥Ð°Ð¼Ð¸Ñ‚Ð¾Ð²Ð½Ð° ÐÑ…Ð°Ñ‚Ð¾Ð²Ð°; born November 13, 1976 in Vologda Oblast) is a Russian biathlete. ... Four figure skating events will be held at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. ... Irina Slutskaya (ru: Ð˜Ñ€Ð¸Ð½Ð° Ð¡Ð»ÑƒÑ†ÐºÐ°Ñ), born February 9, 1979 in Moscow, Russia is a Russian figure skater. ... The Freestyle skiing results from the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. ... For the short track speed skating events, see Short track speed skating at the 2006 Winter Olympics Speed skating at Turin At the 2006 Winter Olympics, twelve speed skating events are to be contested. ...

Events

Alpine skiing

Men's downhill Alpine skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics will include ten alpine skiing events. ...

Men's Team Note: Four athletes are allowed to start in each of the five events (downhill, combined, super G, giant slalom and slalom)

Biathlon

Men's Events Biathlon at the 2006 Winter Olympics will include ten biathlon events. ...

Note: Again, four athletes may be selected for each event (20 km indvidual, sprint and the following pursuit, relay and mass start)

Albina Khamitovna Akhatova (Russian: ÐÐ»ÑŒÐ±Ð¸Ð½Ð° Ð¥Ð°Ð¼Ð¸Ñ‚Ð¾Ð²Ð½Ð° ÐÑ…Ð°Ñ‚Ð¾Ð²Ð°; born November 13, 1976 in Vologda Oblast) is a Russian biathlete. ... Svetlana Ishmouratova is a Russian biathlete. ... Olga Pyleva (Russian: ÐžÐ»ÑŒÐ³Ð° Ð’Ð°Ð»ÐµÑ€ÑŒÐµÐ²Ð½Ð° ÐŸÑ‹Ð»Ñ‘Ð²Ð°, born July 7, 1975 in Krasnoyarsk) is a Russian biathlete. ... The use of drugs in sport has been around since the turn of 20th century although there are many earlier reports of use going back to the Ancient Greeks use of stimulating potions. ... Carphedon was developed in Russia and is claimed to increase physical stamina along with improved tolerance to cold, its also used for amnesia treatment. ... Doping drugs on display at The Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland In sports, doping refers to the use of performance-enhancing drugs, such as anabolic steroids, particularly those that are forbidden by the organizations that regulate competitions. ...

Bobsleigh

The exact composition of the teams is not known. Bobsleigh at the 2006 Winter Olympics will include three bobsleigh events. ...

Cross country skiing

Men's Events The Cross-country skiing events at the 2006 Winter Olympics feature 12 medal winning events which run from 11 to 26 February 2006 at Pragelato Plan in Turin. ...

Curling

Women's team: Curling at the 2006 Winter Olympics was held in the town of Pinerolo, Italy from February 13 to February 24. ...

Ludmila Privivkova (born September 13, 1986 in Moscow) is a curler from Russia. ... Olga Nikolajevna Jarkova (Russian: ÐžÐ»ÑŒÐ³Ð° ÐÐ¸ÐºÐ¾Ð»Ð°ÐµÐ²Ð½Ð° Ð–Ð°Ñ€ÐºÐ¾Ð²Ð°; born January 11, 1979 in Moscow, USSR) is a Russian curler. ...

Figure skating

Four figure skating events will be held at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. ...

Men's Individual

Russian figure skater Evgeny Plushenko (in fact: Evgeny Plushchenko, Ð•Ð²Ð³ÐµÐ½Ð¸Ð¹ ÐŸÐ»ÑŽÑ‰ÐµÐ½ÐºÐ¾) (born November 3, 1982 in Siberia) is the 6-time National Champion, 4-time European Champion, 3-time world champion, and 2002 Winter Olympics silver medallist. ...

Women's Individual

Irina Slutskaya (ru: Ð˜Ñ€Ð¸Ð½Ð° Ð¡Ð»ÑƒÑ†ÐºÐ°Ñ), born February 9, 1979 in Moscow, Russia is a Russian figure skater. ... Elena Sokolova (born February 15, 1980 in Moscow, Russia) is a Russian figure skater. ... Viktoria Volchkova (born July 30, 1982 in Saint Petersburg, Russia) is a Russian figure skater. ...

Pairs

Maria Petrova (born November 29, 1977 in Leningrad (now St. ... Alexei Tikhonov (born November 1, 1971 in Leningrad (now St. ... Julia Obertas (born June 19, 1984 in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine) is an Russian figure skater. ... Sergei Slavnov (born March 11, 1982 in St. ... Tatiana Totmianina (born November 2, 1981) in Perm, Russia, is a figure skater and Olympic Champion. ... Maxim Marinin (born March 23, 1977) is a Russian figure skater. ...

Ice Dancing

Tatiana Navka (born April 13, 1975) is a Russian ice dancer. ... Roman Kostomarov (born February 8, 1977) is a Russian ice dancer. ...

Freestyle skiing

Aerials

Moguls

Ice hockey

Women's Game Results Ice hockey at the 2006 Winter Olympics was held at the Torino Palasport Olimpico and the Torino Esposizioni in Turin, Italy. ...

Men's team: February 11 is the 42nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ...

(*) Sokolov was selected to replace Nikolai Khabibulin who has withdrawn due to injury. Ilya Bryzgalov (b. ... The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim are a National Hockey League team based in Anaheim, California. ... Evgeni Nabokov (Ru: Ð•Ð²Ð³ÐµÐ½Ð¸Ð¹ ÐÐ°Ð±Ð¾ÐºÐ¾Ð², Jevgenij Nabokov) (born July 25, 1975 in Ã–skemen, Kazakhstan), nicknamed Nabby, is a goaltender for the San Jose Sharks. ... The San Jose Sharks are a National Hockey League team based in San Jose, California. ... Categories: Football (soccer) stubs | Ice hockey stubs | Russian football clubs ... Nikolai Ivanovich Khabibulin (Russian ÐÐ¸ÐºÐ¾Ð»Ð°Ð¹ Ð˜Ð²Ð°Ð½Ð¾Ð²Ð¸Ñ‡ Ð¥Ð°Ð±Ð¸Ð±ÑƒÐ»Ð¸Ð½; born January 13, 1973 in Sverdlovsk, USSR, now Yekaterinburg, Russia), nicknamed the Bulin Wall, is a goaltender for the Chicago Blackhawks. ...

Forwards Categories: Football (soccer) stubs | Ice hockey stubs | Russian football clubs ... Sergei Gonchar (born April 13, 1974) is a Russian ice hockey player who currently plays in the NHL. He was drafted in the first round of the 1992 draft as pick #14 by the Washington Capitals. ... The Pittsburgh Penguins are a National Hockey League (NHL) team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ... Darius Kasparaitis (born October 16, 1972) is an ice hockey defenseman, also known by the nickname Kasper. // Playing career Kasparaitis was born in Elektrenai, Lithuania (in the former Soviet Union). ... The New York Rangers (NYR) are a National Hockey League (NHL) team based in New York City, New York. ... Andrei Markov (born December 20, 1978 in Voskresensk, Russia) is a Russian ice hockey defenseman. ... The Montreal Canadiens are the oldest established National Hockey League franchise, and one of the most successful in all of North American sports history. ... Danil Markov was born on the 11th of July, 1976 in Moscow, Russia. ... The Nashville Predators are a National Hockey League (NHL) team based in Nashville, Tennessee. ... Fedor Tyutin (born July 19, 1983 in Izhevsk, U.S.S.R.) is a professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the New York Rangers of the NHL. Tyutin was drafted in the 2nd round, 40th overall by the New York Rangers in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. ... The New York Rangers (NYR) are a National Hockey League (NHL) team based in New York City, New York. ... Anton Volchenkov (born February 25, 1982 in Moscow, Russia) is a Russian ice hockey defenseman. ... This article discusses the current National Hockey League team. ... Alexei Zhitnik (b. ... The New York Islanders are a National Hockey League (NHL) team based in Uniondale, New York. ...

Women's team: Maxim Sergeyevich Afinogenov (Russian ÐœÐ°ÐºÑÐ¸Ð¼ Ð¡ÐµÑ€Ð´Ð¶ÐµÐ¸ÐµÐ²Ð¸Ñ‡ ÐÑ„Ð¸Ð½Ð¾Ð´Ð¶ÐµÐ½Ð¾Ð² )(MAK sihm uh FIHN uh GAN ahv) was born on September 4, 1979 in Moscow, U.S.S.R.. He is a Professional Ice Hockey player in the NHL, playing for the Buffalo Sabres. ... The Buffalo Sabres are a National Hockey League (NHL) team based in Buffalo, New York. ... Pavel Datsyuk (ÐŸÐ°Ð²ÐµÐ» Ð”Ð°Ñ†ÑŽÐº, Pavel Dacjuk) (born July 20, 1978, in Sverdlovsk, USSR (now Yekaterinburg, Russia)) is a Russian-born professional hockey player. ... The Detroit Red Wings are a National Hockey League (NHL) team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA. // Facts Founded: 1926 Formerly known as: Cougars 1926-1930, Falcons 1930-1932 Home arena: Joe Louis Arena Former Home Arenas: Windsor Arena (1926-27); Detroit Olympia (1927-1979) Uniform colors: Red and white. ... Alexander Alex Frolov (born on June 19, 1982 in Moscow, Russia) is a professional ice hockey player. ... The Los Angeles Kings are a National Hockey League team based in Los Angeles, California, USA. // Facts Founded: 1967 Arena: Staples Center Former Home Arenas: Long Beach Sports Arena (part of 1967), Los Angeles Sports Arena (part of 1967); The Forum (1967-1999) Uniform colors: Purple, black, and silver Logo... Categories: Football (soccer) stubs | Ice hockey stubs | Russian football clubs ... Ilya Kovalchuk (Russian: Ð˜Ð»ÑŒÑ ÐšÐ¾Ð²Ð°Ð»ÑŒÑ‡ÑƒÐº, Ilja KovalÄuk; born April 15, 1983, in Tver, USSR) is a professional ice hockey player. ... The Atlanta Thrashers are a National Hockey League (NHL) team based at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. ... Alexei Kovalev (b. ... The Montreal Canadiens are the oldest established National Hockey League franchise, and one of the most successful in all of North American sports history. ... Viktor Kozlov (born 14 February 1975 in Togliatti, U.S.S.R.) is a Russian ice hockey centre who currently plays for the New Jersey Devils of the NHL. Kozlov was drafted 6th overall by the San Jose Sharks in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft. ... The New Jersey Devils (NJD) are a National Hockey League team based in the Continental Airlines Arena of the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey. ... Evgeni Malkin (Russian: Ð•Ð²Ð³ÐµÐ½Ð¸Ð¹ ÐœÐ°Ð»ÐºÐ¸Ð½, Jevgenij Malkin) is an ice hockey player. ... Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin (Ru: ÐÐ»ÐµÐºÑÐ°Ð½Ð´Ñ€ ÐœÐ¸Ñ…Ð°Ð¹Ð»Ð¾Ð²Ð¸Ñ‡ ÐžÐ²ÐµÑ‡ÐºÐ¸Ð½, Aleksandr MihajloviÄ OveÄkin), is a professional hockey player for the NHLs Washington Capitals. ... The Washington Capitals are a National Hockey League (NHL) team based in Washington, D.C. // Facts Founded: 1974-1975 Arena: MCI Center (Verizon Center in 2006) Former Arena: US Airways Arena (a. ... Maxim Sushinsky (born July 1, 1974 in Saint Petersburg, Russia) is a professional ice hockey player. ... Categories: Football (soccer) stubs | Ice hockey stubs | Russian football clubs ... Alexei Yashin (ÐÐ»ÐµÐºÑÐµÐ¹ Ð¯ÑˆÐ¸Ð½; also transliterated as Aleksej JaÅ¡in) is a hockey player, born in Sverdlovsk, USSR, now Yekaterinburg, Russia, in 1973. ... The New York Islanders are a National Hockey League (NHL) team based in Uniondale, New York. ... This article needs to be wikified. ... The Boston Bruins are a National Hockey League (NHL) team based in Boston, Massachusetts. ...

Luge

Men's singles Luge at the 2006 Winter Olympics Runs 1 and 2 of the womens singles event will be February 13, and runs 3 and 4 will be February 14. ...

Nordic combined

Individual Gundersen Nordic combined at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games // Medal table Nordic Combined - Individual Gundersen (15km) Georg Hettich of Germany defended his lead after the ski jumping portion with a race of 39:44. ...

Short track

Men's 500 m 2006 Winter Olympic Games Short track speed skating // Medal table Mens 500m Mens 1000m Mens 1500m The mens 1500 metre race was held on February 12, 2006. ...

Skeleton

Men's Skeleton This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Ski jumping

Normal hill individual competition Ski jumping at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games // Medal table Normal Hill - K90: Lars BystÃ¸l of Norway wins his countrys first gold and his second international victory of the season, pipping Matti HautamÃ¤ki to the title by one point. ...

Snowboarding

The 2006 Winter Olympic Games Snowboarding competition consisted of Mens and Womens Halfpipe, Parallel Giant Slalom and Snowboard Cross events. ...

Giant Slalom

Halfpipe

Speed skating

Men's 500m For the short track speed skating events, see Short track speed skating at the 2006 Winter Olympics Speed skating at Turin At the 2006 Winter Olympics, twelve speed skating events are to be contested. ...

Men's 1000m Dmitry Lobkov (born 2 February 1981,Nizhny Novgorod - Russia) is a Russian speedskater specialised in the shortest sprinting distance, the 500 metres. ...

Women's 1000m Svetlana Sergeyevna Zhurova (Russian: Ð¡Ð²ÐµÑ‚Ð»Ð°Ð½Ð° Ð¡ÐµÑ€Ð³ÐµÐµÐ²Ð½Ð° Ð–ÑƒÑ€Ð¾Ð²Ð°) (born 1 July 1972, Pavlova on Neva)[1] is a Russian speed skater who has been competing internationally since 1989[2] and won her first Olympic gold in Torino in 2006, two years after mothering a child. ...

Women's 1500m Svetlana Sergeyevna Zhurova (Russian: Ð¡Ð²ÐµÑ‚Ð»Ð°Ð½Ð° Ð¡ÐµÑ€Ð³ÐµÐµÐ²Ð½Ð° Ð–ÑƒÑ€Ð¾Ð²Ð°) (born 1 July 1972, Pavlova on Neva)[1] is a Russian speed skater who has been competing internationally since 1989[2] and won her first Olympic gold in Torino in 2006, two years after mothering a child. ...

References

Categories: Nations at the 2006 Winter Olympics | Russia at the Olympics Neve and Gliz, the 2006 Olympics mascots, on display in Turin The 2006 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XX Olympic Winter Games, were held in Turin, Italy from February 10, 2006, through February 26, 2006. ... Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina sent 6 athletes to the Winter Olympics in 2006, in Torino, Italy. ... Flag of Costa Rica Costa Rica will participate at the Winter Olympics in 2006, in Torino, Italy. ... Flag of the Czech Republic The Czech Republic sent 85 athletes to the Winter Olympics in 2006, in Torino, Italy. ... -1... The United Kingdom competed as Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. ... Flag of Hong Kong Hong Kong will be sending 1 short-track speed skater to the Winter Olympics in 2006, in Torino, Italy. ... Flag of Iran Iran will be sending 2 athletes to the Winter Olympics in 2006, in Torino, Italy. ... Flag of Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea The Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (North Korea) have sent six athletes to compete in the Winter Olympics in 2006, held in Torino, Italy. ... Flag of South Korea Athletes from South Korea marched with athletes from North Korea in the opening ceremonies under the Unification Flag. ... Flag of New Zealand New Zealand Olympic Committee The 2006 Olympic Winter Games took place in Turin, Italy. ... Flag of San Marino San Marino will participate at the Winter Olympics in 2006, in Torino, Italy. ... Flag of Serbia and Montenegro Serbia and Montenegro will participate at the Winter Olympics in 2006, in Torino, Italy. ... Flag of South Africa South Africa will participate at the Winter Olympics in 2006, in Torino, Italy. ... Flag of Chinese Taipei Chinese Taipei will participate at the Winter Olympics in 2006, in Torino, Italy. ... Flag of the United States The United States at the 2006 Winter Olympics are represented by the United States Olympic Committee (abbreviated USOC). ...

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