The RIHF signed an agreement with the Russian Sporting Foundation

The Russian Sports Foundation and the Russian Ice Hockey Federation have entered into an agreement on additional financial support for competitions included in the Unified Calendar Plan of Interregional, All-Russian and International Sporting Events for 2026, in accordance with the Operating Rules of the Russian Sports Foundation, approved by Order No. 699 of the Russian Ministry of Sport dated September 1, 2025.

The financial support includes travel, accommodation and meals for athletes, coaches and referees, as well as the purchase of sporting equipment and gear for the preparation and provision of Russian national teams and the organisation of officiating for 17 events included in the Unified Calendar Plan.