The birth and development of hockey in Russia

The article examines the period of the appearance of hockey in Russia, gives the names of folk games that resemble modern hockey. The history of the appearance of skates is indicated. The personalities who contributed to the development of hockey as a sport in the USSR are indicated: the first championships, famous hockey players, coaches, teams. The entry of the Soviet Hockey Federation into the International Ice Hockey League. The USSR's participation in the Olympic Games, the Hockey World Championships, and the victories of national teams. The development of hockey, hockey leagues.