In Moscow, the "Kind Race" took place, during which funds were collected for elderly people in difficult circumstances.translated

On September 20, 2026, at Poklonnaya Hill in Moscow's Park of Victory, the third charitable "Kind Race" was held, during which funds were collected to assist elderly people in difficult life situations.

The race, coinciding with International Day of Older Persons, saw over 2,000 participants and an equal number of guests who came to support the runners, organizers reported to the magazine "Foma."

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"During the event, more than 16 million rubles were raised. Part of these funds will be directed to the 'Give Food' fund to assist elderly people in difficult life situations," the statement said.

Olympic medalist Alexander Panchinsky prepared athletes for the start and led warm-up exercises; he also participated in the race with his entire family.

Overall, this year's participants included residents from four countries and 45 regions of Russia. Leading Russian long-distance runners, including champion and record holder Vladimir Nikitin, who donated his prize money to charity, took part in the race as well.

Other famous athletes from the country also participated in the "Kind Race": Mikhail Devet'yarov, Alexander Rybal'kin, Alexei Troshkin, …