‘I had to keep my promises’ – two-time snowboarding world champ Tudegesheva

Russia’s top female snowboarder, Ekaterina Tudegesheva, says her second World Championship gold came at a harder price than her first success in 2007 as many people had pinned their hopes on her.

January 28, 2013 09:06

Russian snowboarding stars show off their skills on screen (VIDEO)

Hundreds of snowboarders have flocked to a Moscow cinema to watch a movie enigmatically called "What is this?” RT went along to find out what it was.

November 29, 2012 11:31

Amateur snowboarders battle for chance to turn pro

Winter is only just beginning in Russia and amateur jibbers gathered at the all-season alpine skiing venue in the Moscow Region to fight for a set of snowboarding gear for the whole year and a chance to become professional.

October 30, 2012 09:20

Not-so-snowy-White: Snowboarding star arrested for drunkenness and vandalism

American snowboarding icon Shaun White has been charged with public intoxication and vandalism, after causing mayhem at a Nashville hotel, which saw him ending up in the hospital after hitting his head.

September 18, 2012 12:48

Russia’s snowboarding haven hosts major European event

Heard of Park City Mountain Resort in Utah? Now think of the St Petersburg region. Tucked away near Russia’s northern capital is Russia’s snowboarding haven in the making.

March 13, 2012 14:58

Home ramp turns unlucky for Russian snowboard star

The snowboard World Cup has two new leaders following the capricious Moscow stage, which left Russian hopeful Ekaterina Tudegesheva off the podium.

March 05, 2012 09:35