If the robot is equipped with the appropriate manipulators, then it can easily do something underwater - screw and unscrew, cut and weld, deliver loads down and lift to the surface. And to do this for hours - he is not afraid of high pressures, decompression sickness and hypothermia.
Increasingly, robots are involved in the construction, inspection and repair of objects under water. Such as gas and oil pipelines, underwater cables, oil rigs, dams, bridge supports. Specially designed devices are used in the nuclear industry to check and carry out simple work in radioactive water tanks. And, of course, for visual inspection of berthing facilities and ship bottoms.
In addition, there are international competitions among student teams in underwater robotics, in which the Russian team of students has been successfully participating since 2008.
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Annual international student competitions in the ROV class
Over the past decade, the interest in the development of uninhabited underwater vehicles has grown incomparably in the world. This is due to significant technological progress in the field of underwater robotics and a significant expansion of the range of tasks solved with the help of underwater vehicles. Many developed countries, especially those with access to the sea, are investing significant financial resources to create their own technical developments in this area.
One of the activities in this direction is the search for new technical solutions and attracting talented young people to this section of knowledge by creating student teams and holding national and international competitions in different classes of underwater vehicles. The goals of the competition are to provide opportunities for talented young people to express themselves, and for professionals to appreciate and draw attention to them.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy Basin (USA) - venue for student competition in the ROV class (2009)
In June 2009, the USA hosted the eighth annual international student competition in the class of remotely controlled underwater vehicles - ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle), which are held under the auspices of the international organizations MATE (Marine Advanced Technology Education) and MTS (Marine Technology Society). Initially, the competitions were national, only teams from the USA participated in them, but already in 2006 they were given international status. Over the next four years, teams from Canada, Pakistan, Scotland, China, Iran, Japan and Russia came to the competition.
Every year the scale of the competition increases, in 2009 the number of teams that took part in the competition (including regional ones) exceeded 300. And these are several thousand active students and schoolchildren from all over the world who are passionate about underwater robotics.
Underwater robotics team training
A team of students from Far Eastern State Technical University and Far Eastern State University (IFIT, Department of Underwater Robotics), who had an internship at IPMT (Institute for Marine Technology Problems, Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences), was organized at the end of 2007. This team was divided into two parts, one of which developed the mechanics of the underwater vehicle, and the second - the electronic software complex. Each direction was supervised by experienced mentors from among the staff and graduate students of IPMT.Team members in the process of designing and developing a submersible
The students were given an introductory course on the elementary foundations of underwater robotics, which included the following questions:
- types of uninhabited underwater vehicles and the structure of their systems;
- hull system and materials used for it, buoyancy control;
- propulsion and steering complex and power supply;
- traffic control system and navigation of underwater vehicles;
- measuring sensors and imaging systems in the information-measuring complex of the underwater vehicle.
In June 2008, the combined student team of Vladivostok with the developed remote-controlled vehicle, called "Junior", for the first time took part in the international competitions "MATE International ROV Competition" (San Diego, USA) and was recognized as the best among beginners, and in in the overall standings in the Explorer class, she took 8th place out of 28 teams.
In June 2009 the student team represented Russia for the second time at the MATE International ROV Competition 2009 international student competition in underwater robotics (Boston, USA). In total, 28 teams from 5 countries of the world (USA, Canada, Great Britain, China and Russia) took part in the competition. The team participated with the reconstructed submersible "Junior" and took fourth place.
The team after the announcement of the results of the competition
Underwater vehicle "Junior"
In the video you can see the preparations for the championship and the performance itself.
At the moment, preparations are underway for the MATE International ROV Competition 2010.
This year, a new apparatus "Junior-2" is being manufactured to participate in the competition. But more on that in other threads.
Unfortunately, the head of the moun team is now very busy preparing for the championship.
But his plans include broadcasting from the competitions themselves.
December 12 - 15, 2019. Balakovo, Saratov region
Championship of the Volga Federal District in underwater sports (swimming with fins), juniors / juniors (14-17 years old) - 2005-2002, boys / girls (12-13 years old) - 2007-2006.
Championship of the Volga Federal District in underwater sports (finswimming), men/women, born in 2001 and older
November 21 - 25, 2019. Novosibirsk, Novosibirsk region
All-Russian competitions in underwater sports (swimming with fins) "Golden Lasta", juniors / juniors (14-17 years old) - 2005-2002.
November 15 - 18, 2019. Saransk, Republic of Mordovia
All-Russian competitions in underwater sports (swimming with fins, diving), swimming with fins: men/women born in 2001 and older, juniors / juniors (14-17 years old) - born in 2005-2002, boys / girls (12-13 years old) - born in 2007-2006; diving: men/women born in 2001 and older; juniors / juniors (14-17 years old) - born in 2005-2002
October 25 - 27, 2019. With. Voyutino, Melenkovsky district, Vladimir region
All-Russian competitions in underwater sports "Golden Ring Cup" (spearfishing), men/women from 18 years old (must be at the time of the competition).
All-Russian competitions in underwater sports (aquathlon / wrestling in fins), juniors / juniors (18-20 years old) - 2001-1999, juniors / juniors (14-17 years old) - 2005-2002.
October 04 - 07, 2019. Evpatoria, Republic of Crimea
Russian Underwater Sports Cup (aquathlon/flipper wrestling), men/women, born in 1998 and older.
September 26 - 29, 2019. Sudak, Republic of Crimea
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September 19 - 22, 2019. Sudak, Republic of Crimea
All-Russian competitions in underwater sports "Meganom Cup" (spearfishing), men/women from 18 years old (must be at the time of the competition).
July 21 - 24, 2019. lake Aya, pos. Katun, Altaisky district, Altai Territory
Cup of Russia in underwater sports (marathon swims in fins), men/women, born in 2004 and older
01 - 11.07 2019. p. Steam room, Sharypovsky district, Krasnoyarsk Territory
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (orienteering), juniors / juniors (15-21 years old) - 2004-1998
June 07 - 10, 2019. Tula, Tula region
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (marathon swims in fins), juniors / juniors (14-17 years old) - born in 2005-2002
May 26 - 29, 2019. Tula, Tula region,
Russian Championship in underwater sports (marathon swims in fins), men/women, born in 2004 and older
May 23 - 26, 2019. Yalta, Republic of Crimea
Russian Underwater Championship (spearfishing), men/women 18 years and older (must be completed at the time of the competition)
May 15 - 20, 2019. Tomsk, Tomsk region
Russian Underwater Championship (finswimming), men/women, born in 2004 and older
May 10-13, 2019. Evpatoria, Republic of Crimea
Russian Underwater Championship (aquathlon/flipper wrestling), men/women, born in 1998 and older; 2001-1999 - winners and prize-winners of the Russian championship in aquathlon/wrestling in fins of the 2019 season in the age category juniors/juniors (18-20 years old).
May 10 - 13, 2019, St. Petersburg
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (diving), juniors / juniors (14-17 years old) - born in 2005-2002
May 10 - 13, 2019. St. Petersburg
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (diving), women - born in 2001 and older
May 07 - 09, 2019. Evpatoria, Republic of Crimea
All-Russian competitions in underwater sports "Victory Cup" (apnea, aquathlon/flipper wrestling), apnea: men, women at least 18 years old (must be at the time of the competition); aquathlon / wrestling with fins: men / women born in 1998 and older, juniors / juniors (18-20 years old) - born in 2001-1999, juniors / juniors (14-17 years old) - born in 2005-2002
April 10 - 15, 2019. St. Petersburg
March 29 - April 02, 2019. Yaroslavl, Yaroslavl region
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (finswimming), boys/girls (12-13 years old) - born in 2007-2006
01 - 04 March 2019. Zarechny, Sverdlovsk region
February 22 - 24, 2019. Biysk, Altai Territory
Championship of the Siberian Federal District (finswimming), boys / girls (12-13 years old) - 2007-2006, juniors / juniors (14-17 years old) - 2005-2002.
February 13 - 18, 2019. Zarechny, Sverdlovsk region
Cup of Russia in underwater sports (finswimming), men/women, born in 2004 and older
February 06 - 11, 2019. St. Petersburg
(must be performed at the time of the competition)
January 30 - February 04, 2019. Tomsk, Tomsk region
All-Russian competitions in underwater sports (swimming with fins, diving) "Snow fins", boys / girls (12-13 years old) - 2007-2006, juniors / juniors (14-17 years old) - 2005-2002 ., men/women - born in 2001 and older
January 21-25, 2019. Chelyabinsk, Chelyabinsk region
All-Russian competitions in underwater sports (finswimming), boys / girls (12-13 years old) - 2007-2006, juniors / juniors (14-17 years old) - 2005-2002.
January 09 - 12, 2019. Smolensk, Smolensk region
All-Russian competitions in underwater sports (finswimming), boys / girls (12-13 years old) - 2007-2006, juniors / juniors (14-17 years old) - 2005-2002.
2018
Application forms 2018:
- Preliminary application (Appendix No. 1);
- Final application (Appendix No. 2)
December 05 - 08, 2018. Krasnoyarsk, Krasnoyarsk Territory
Championship of the Russian Student Sports Union in underwater sports (finswimming), men, women (17-25 years old) -2000-1993.
November 22 - 25, 2018. Novosibirsk, Novosibirsk region
All-Russian competitions in underwater sports (swimming with fins) "GOLDEN FIN", juniors / juniors (14-17 years old) - 2001-2004.
November 09 - 12, 2018. Evpatoria, Republic of Crimea
All-Russian competitions in underwater sports (aquathlon / wrestling in fins), juniors / juniors (14-17 years old) - 2004-2001, juniors / juniors (18-20 years old) - 2000-1998.
September 27 - 30, 2018. Sudak, Republic of Crimea
Amendment to the regulations of the Cup of Russia in underwater sports (spearfishing) dated 09/04/2018
Cup of Russia in underwater sports (spearfishing), men/women from 18 years old (must be at the time of the competition)
September 20 - 23, 2018. Sudak, Republic of Crimea
Amendment to the regulations of the All-Russian competitions in underwater sports (spearfishing) dated 04.09.2018
All-Russian competitions in underwater sports (spearfishing) "MEGANOM CUP", men/women from 18 years old (must be at the time of the competition)
September 13-16, 2018. With. Andreevka, Khasansky municipal district, Primorsky Krai
July 23 - 26, 2018. lake Aya, pos. Katun, Altaisky district, Altai Territory
Cup of Russia in underwater sports (marathon swims in fins), men/women, born in 2003 and older
01 - 10 July 2018. Novosibirsk, Novosibirsk region
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (orienteering), juniors, juniors (15-21 years old) - born in 2003-1997
June 22 - 24, 2018. Tula, Tula region
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (marathon swims in fins), juniors / juniors (14-17 years old) - born in 2004-2001
May 31 - June 03, 2018. Yalta, Republic of Crimea
Addition to the regulations of the Russian Championship in underwater sports (spearfishing) dated 04/24/2018
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (spearfishing), men/women 18 years and older
May 26 - 29, 2018. Tula, Tula region
Russian Championship in underwater sports (marathon swims in fins), men/women, born in 2003 and older
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (diving), juniors / juniors (14-17 years old) - born in 2004-2001
May 18 - 21, 2018. St. Petersburg
Russian Underwater Championship (diving), women - born in 2000 and older
May 15 - 18, 2018. Evpatoria, Republic of Crimea
Russian Underwater Championship (aquathlon/flipper wrestling), men/women, born in 1997 and older; 2000-1998 - winners and prize-winners of the championship of Russia in aquathlon/wrestling in fins of the season 2018 in the age category juniors/juniors (18-20 years old).
May 07 - 12, 2018. Tomsk, Tomsk region
Changes to the regulations of the Russian championship in underwater sports (swimming with fins) dated 29.04.2018
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (swimming with fins), juniors / juniors (14-17 years old) - born in 2004-2001
April 28 - May 03, 2018. St. Petersburg
Russian Underwater Championship (finswimming), men/women, born in 2003 and older
April 11 - 16, 2018. St. Petersburg
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (apnea), men/women 18 years and older
March 28 - April 01, 2018. Smolensk, Smolensk region
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (finswimming), boys/girls (12-13 years old) - born in 2006-2005
March 12 - 17, 2018. Balakovo, Saratov region
Cup of Russia in underwater sports (swimming with fins), men/women, born in 2003 and older
March 09 - 12, 2018. Saransk, Republic of Mordovia
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (aquathlon / wrestling in fins), juniors / juniors (18-20 years old) - born in 2000-1998
March 09-12, 2018. Saransk, Republic of Mordovia
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (aquathlon / wrestling with fins), juniors / juniors (14-17 years old) - born in 2004-2001
February 02 - 08, 2018. Tomsk, Tomsk region
All-Russian competitions in underwater sports (finswimming) "Snow flippers", boys / girls (12-13 years old) - 2006-2005, juniors / juniors (14-17 years old) - 2004-2001, men/women - born in 2000 and older
January 31 - February 05, 2018. St. Petersburg
Cup of Russia in underwater sports (apnea), men/women 18 years and older
January 17 - 21, 2018. Yaroslavl, Yaroslavl region
All-Russian competitions in underwater sports (finswimming), boys / girls (12-13 years old) -2006-2005, juniors / juniors (14-17 years old) -2004-2001.
Receipt for payment of entry fee
2017
October 20 - 23, 2017. Murom, Vladimir region
All-Russian competitions in underwater sports (spearfishing) "Golden Ring Cup", men/women from 18 years old (must be at the time of the competition)
September 28 - October 01, 2017. Sudak, Republic of Crimea
Cup of Russia in underwater sports (spearfishing), men/women from 18 years old (must be at the time of the competition)
September 21 - 24, 2017. Sudak, Republic of Crimea
All-Russian competitions in underwater sports (spearfishing) "Meganom Cup", men/women from 18 years old (must be at the time of the competition)
September 14-17, 2017. With. Andreevka, Khasansky municipal district, Primorsky Krai
All-Russian competitions in underwater sports (spearfishing) "Cup of the Pacific Ocean", men/women from 18 years old (must be at the time of the competition)
July 27 - 30, 2017. Primorsk, Leningrad region
All-Russian competitions in underwater sports (spearfishing) "White Nights", men/women from 18 years old (must be at the time of the competition)
July 23 - 26, 2017. Lake Aya, Altaisky district, Altai Territory
Cup of Russia in underwater sports (marathon swims in fins), men/women, born in 2002 and older
01 - 13 July 2017. Novosibirsk, Novosibirsk region.
All-Russian competitions in underwater sports (orienteering), men, women - born in 1995 and older; juniors, juniors (15-21 years old) - born in 1996-2002
June 23 - 26, 2017. Tula, Tula region
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (marathon swims in fins), juniors / juniors (14-17 years old) - born in 2000-2003
May 28 - 30, 2017. Tula, Tula region
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (marathon swims in fins), men/women, born in 2002 and older
May 25 - 28, 2017. Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Territory
Changes to the regulations of the Russian Championship in underwater sports (spearfishing) dated 05/22/2017
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (spearfishing), men/women from 18 years old (must be at the time of the competition)
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (diving), juniors / juniors (14-17 years old) (2000-2003)
May 19 - 22, 2017. St. Petersburg
May 18 - 21, 2017. Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Territory
May 07 - 12, 2017. Chelyabinsk, Chelyabinsk region
Russian Underwater Championship (finswimming), men/women, born in 2002 and older
04 - 07 May 2017. Evpatoria, Republic of Crimea
Russian Underwater Championship (aquathlon/flipper wrestling), men/women, born in 1996 and older
April 29 - May 04, 2017. St. Petersburg
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (swimming with fins), juniors / juniors (14-17 years old) - born in 2000-2003
April 12 - 17, 2017. St. Petersburg
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (apnea), men/women from 18 years old (must be completed at the time of the competition)
March 28 - April 01, 2017. Yaroslavl, Yaroslavl region
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (finswimming), boys/girls (12-13 years old) - born in 2004-2005
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (aquathlon / wrestling with fins), juniors / juniors (18-20 years old) - born in 1999-1997
March 10 - 13, 2017. Saransk, Republic of Mordovia
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (aquathlon / wrestling with fins), juniors / juniors (14-17 years old) - born in 2000-2003
February 17 - 20, 2017. St. Petersburg
Cup of Russia in underwater sports (diving), men/women, born in 1999 and older
February 13 - 18, 2017. Balakovo, Saratov region
Cup of Russia in underwater sports (finswimming), men/women, born in 2002 and older
01 - 06 February 2017. St. Petersburg
Cup of Russia in underwater sports (apnea), men/women 18 years and older
January 23 - 27, 2017. Chelyabinsk, Chelyabinsk region
All-Russian competitions in underwater sports (finswimming), boys / girls (12-13 years old) - 2004-2005, juniors / juniors (14-17 years old) - 2000-2003.
2016
October 21 - 23, 2016. Murom, Vladimir region
All-Russian competitions in underwater sports (spearfishing), men/women from 18 years old (must be at the time of the competition)
October 07 - 10, 2016. Saransk, Republic of Mordovia
Underwater Sports Cup of Russia (aquathlon/flipper wrestling), men/women over 21 years old
September 29 - October 02, 2016. Andreevka village, Khasansky district, Primorsky Territory
Cup of Russia in underwater sports (spearfishing), men/women from 18 years old (must be at the time of the competition)
September 22 - 25, 2016. Sudak, Republic of Crimea
All-Russian competitions in underwater sports (spearfishing) "Meganom Cup", men/women from 18 years old (must be at the time of the competition)
August 18-21, 2016. Samara, Samara region
All-Russian competitions in underwater sports (spearfishing) "Cup of the Volga Region", men/women from 18 years old (must be at the time of the competition) - CANCELED
July 20 - 28, 2018. Balakovo, Saratov region
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (orienteering), men/women from 22 years old
July 08 - 13, 2016. Balakovo, Saratov region
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (orienteering), juniors / juniors (15-21 years old)
July 02 - 08, 2016. Sharypovsky District, Krasnoyarsk Territory
Cup of Russia in underwater sports (orienteering), men/women from 22 years old
June 22 - 27, 2016. Sharypovsky District, Krasnoyarsk Territory
All-Russian competitions in underwater sports (orienteering), juniors / juniors (15-21 years old)
June 16 - 20, 2016. St. Petersburg
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (apnea), men/women from 18 years old (must be completed at the time of the competition)
May 25 - 28, 2016. Chelyabinsk, Chelyabinsk region
Championship of the Ural Federal District in underwater sports (swimming with fins), juniors / juniors (14-17 years old)
May 25 - 29, 2016. Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Territory
Changes to the Regulations of the Russian Championship in underwater sports (spearfishing) dated 05/22/2016
Changes to the Regulations of the Russian Championship in underwater sports (spearfishing) dated 06.05.2016
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (spearfishing), men/women from 18 years old (must be at the time of the competition)
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (diving), juniors / juniors (14-17 years old) (1999-2002)
May 20 - 23, 2016. St. Petersburg
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (diving), men/women from 18 years old
May 16 - 19, 2016. Kropotkin, Krasnodar Territory
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (marathon swims in fins), juniors/juniors (14-17 years old)
May 08 - 13, 2016. Chelyabinsk, Chelyabinsk region
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (swimming with fins), juniors / juniors (14-17 years old)
ATTENTION!!! Changes have been made to paragraph 3 of section 13 of the Competition Regulations:
"3. The entry fee for each participant is set at 3,000 rubles"
April 29 - May 04, 2016. St. Petersburg
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (finswimming), men/women from 15 years old
April 14 - 17, 2016. Saransk, Republic of Mordovia
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (aquathlon/flipper wrestling), juniors/juniors (18-20 years old)
March 28 - April 01, 2016. Yaroslavl, Yaroslavl region
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (swimming with fins), boys/girls (12-13 years old)
March 04 - 07, 2016. Saransk, Republic of Mordovia
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (aquathlon/finswrestling), men/women from 21 years old
February 26 - 29, 2016. St. Petersburg
Cup of Russia in underwater sports (diving), men/women from 18 years old
February 15 - 20, 2016. Balakovo, Saratov region
Cup of Russia in underwater sports (swimming with fins), men/women from 15 years old
February 04 - 08, 2016. St. Petersburg
Cup of Russia in underwater sports (apnea), men/women from 18 years old
January 25 - 29, 2016. Chelyabinsk, Chelyabinsk region
All-Russian competitions in underwater sports (swimming with fins), boys / girls (12-13 years old), juniors / juniors (14-17 years old)
2015
November 20-22, 2015. Novosibirsk, Novosibirsk region
All-Russian competitions in underwater sports (swimming with fins) "GOLDEN FIN", juniors / juniors (14-17 years old)
November 06 - 09, 2015. Saransk, Republic of Mordovia
Underwater Sports Cup of Russia (aquathlon/flipper wrestling), men/women aged 21 and over
October 30 - November 01, 2015. Murom, Vladimir region
Changes to the regulations of the Cup of Russia in underwater sports (spearfishing) stage 5 from 10/14/2015
Cup of Russia in underwater sports (spearfishing) stage 5, men/women from 18 years old
COMPETITIONS CANCELED
October 16 - 19, 2015. Bryansk, Bryansk region
Championship of the Central Federal District in underwater sports (spearfishing), men, women from 18 years old
October 01-04, 2015. Sudak, Republic of Crimea
Changes to the Regulations of the Russian Championship in underwater sports (spearfishing) dated 10.09.2015
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (spearfishing), men, women from 18 years old
September 24 - 27, 2015. Sudak, Republic of Crimea
Changes to the Regulations of the Cup of Russia in underwater sports (spearfishing) stage 4 from 10.09.2015
Cup of Russia in underwater sports (spearfishing) Stage 4, men/women from 18 years old
September 17-20, 2015. Sochi, Krsnodar region
I All-Russian Beach Games (finswimming, orienteering, biathlon), men/women from 18 years old
Letter of the Ministry of Sports of Russia dated 08/07/2015 No. PK-01-10/4995
September 17 - 20, 2015. Voronezh, Voronezh region
Cup of Russia in underwater sports (spearfishing) Stage 3, men/women from 18 years old
August 20 - 23, 2015. Samara, Samara region
Cup of Russia in underwater sports (spearfishing) Stage 2, men/women from 18 years old
July 23 - 26, 2015. Primorsk, Leningrad region
Cup of Russia in underwater sports (spearfishing) 1 stage, men/women from 18 years old
June 11 - 15, 2015. St. Petersburg
Championship of Russia in underwater sports (apnea), men/women from 18 years old
(first, second and third places respectively). The All-Russian level is serious, everything can happen, therefore "" organized a trip to Moscow: a team + an athlete on the bench.
We were preparing, but there was not enough time, it is not surprising that the preparation of the team "" took place in an emergency mode. Suffice it to say that for guns at a distance of 5 meters they had to send a messenger to Moscow, otherwise they would not have time to shoot for the competition. There were other urgently resolved issues.
Goloviznin Sergey:
for a distance of 3 meters shotgun shotgun O.ME.R. Cayman E.T. Black, 85 cm;
for a distance of 5 meters, the O.ME.R. Cayman E.T. Black, 115 cm;
Rodionov Sergey:
for a distance of 3 meters, the O.ME.R. Cayman G.I., 75 cm;
for a distance of 5 meters, the O.ME.R. Cayman G.I., 110 cm.
To improve the sharpness of the shot, the trajectories were installed by the athletes on reinforced guns (replacing the regular d18 mm.), Of course, with a soft Dynema hook or a hook with ball ends at the choice of the athlete.
They left their usual fins, masks, snorkels, diving suits, in Kirov they showed decent results. Let's say without false modesty: "Aquamarine" has done a great job of creating a team, organizing qualifying competitions, equipment, training, training and support for teams. At the last moment, even the form with the logo was prepared. Finally: tickets have been bought, applications have been sent, the athletes are ready, it is possible and necessary to go and fight and win. We are ready and off we go.
Fate is a mysterious and incomprehensible thing ...
The team arrived in Moscow with comfort. Glory to the Vyatka train and Russian Railways to its leader! The first bell: a little sick (ARI). Nonsense, but how to purge? Yes, it reduces power. On the road (the night before the competition) Nikolai slept little - he was in a fever. Sergei Goloviznin could not sleep at night - the pre-launch excitement, the train, etc.
Moscow is not only the capital of our country, but Muscovites. At present, this is a scientific and medical fact, or even rather a diagnosis. And not those that are machines, but those that are people. Living, working in it, in Moscow. And they don't like us. And they don't want to see. And not exactly us, as a team of underwater shooters, or specifically the Kirovites. But in general…
Second call: We got to the pool early. Shotguns in cases, equipment in trunks, weights on cargo belts, sober, quiet, dressed. The administrator came up politely greeted, asked: “How did you come here? By car? Here, go into it. We have people dressing up here!” We forgot that we arrived in Moscow, we didn’t reorganize, so we asked stupid questions: “Are you driving us into the street? We are people too." Stupid, un-European and not convincing. Got it, I'm sorry, I'll fix it.
They left. It doesn’t feel like May, according to the calendar, too. Thoughtful. Wait another 4.5 hours before the start of the competition. feverish, did not have breakfast, a lot of luggage on hand ... Urgently look for any shelter. Nicholas to guard things, they themselves dispersed for 15 minutes in 3 directions to look for options. Using the signs on colored banknotes, we managed to establish contact with the local natives.
We received a roof and a bed for 4 hours on an exchange basis, in the amount of 1500.00 rubles. A certain religious ritual was attached to the bed. Remembering their great mission, the team with difficulty and almost unanimously refused to participate in the rites of the local fertility cult, which was based on sexual orgies. Expensive, but surprisingly diverse local Aboriginal customs! The roof and the bed were found very timely: Nikolai Shironin was laid down, covered with a blanket, medical plasters were glued on, they were given tea to drink, and they were smeared with medicinal ointments. Sleep, sweat, perhaps take part in the competition. They themselves tiptoed to get "mammoth and dig roots" ...
This is not chess for you, you need to think here!
Well, here we are in the pool. The first thing we noticed (in contrast) is the attitude of the organizers and athletes towards us is very correct and kind. They listened to and fulfilled all our wishes. Very interesting, professional and contact tricks, they are rivals in the competition. We managed to talk to most of them, see their equipment, show ours, etc. Each athlete has his own choice, but the fact is that guns, fins, wetsuits, etc. 40-60 percent (not to be determined more precisely) everyone had or.
Separately, I note the age of the athletes: from 23 years old to Vladimir Minchenko - 67 years old, Lyutov Boris - 58 years old. Competed absolutely on an equal footing, no concessions. Aged and sporty. Also experienced and smart. Both went to the final relay and took first and second place. Against 23-29 year olds, healthy, athletic and full of energy. Like this! USSR Iron Guard! Huge respect to Minchenko and Lyutov! Further sports longevity! And we should envy kindly, prepare and train.
Shironin Nikolai slept off, mobilized, sweated, gathered his courage and is ready to fight. ORZ is present. The judges allowed to participate - a possible hot replacement in the team in case of an unexpected departure from the distance of Nikolai Shironin. Warm-up, shooting and to the start!
The bells of fate went one after another, sometimes merging into a continuous trill
Third call: Sergei Rodionov - 2 times line break. I returned to the starting point, my teammate Sergei Goloviznin saved me - gave me my gun. Tore from the heart, albeit for a while. showed high athletic qualities, the will to win. The Kirov team demonstrated a high sense of collectivism. The result with a double break is not ice.
Congratulations to the participants!
Good luck to everyone in life, hunting, in competitions!
Sincerely, Oleg Yakimov