Penza, 6 January 2017. PenzaNews. The Penza head Valery Savelyev and the mayor Victor Kuvaytsev took part in mass skiing race, which was held within the framework of the holiday “Winter amusements” in Olimpiyskaya alley on Friday morning, January 2.

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Within the framework of the event, the organizers also presented badges of the Russian physical education and sports complex “Ready for Labor and Defense”.

Turning to those present, Valery Savelyev congratulated everyone on the holidays and wished participants of the race health and victory.

In turn, Victor Kuvaytsev wished the residents health and happiness.

“I wish that gladness would be with you all the time and not only today,” he said.

The event also featured performance of Penza creative teams.

In addition, all people could have hot porridge and tea.

After the mass race, the traditional city skiing orienteering “Christmas starts” began.