In St. Petersburg with Rosengineering support for the first time Anna Bogaliy Cup - Skimir was held from 16 to 22 March.

Competitions were held in Toksovo on the territory of Kavgolovo training center where more than 500 young biathletes arrived. During 4 competing days the organizers held a sprint race, a relay race and a new format for the biathlon - the super sprint. It is a dynamic race where every taken shot matters much.

Anna Bogaliy Cup - Skimir is held from December to April in the form of five stages in different regions. Traditionally its Novosibirsk, Chelyabinsk, Sakhalin, Murmansk and for the first time its St. Petersburg.