Dogsled Racing in Russia’s Remote Kamchatka Region.
Russian dog-lovers in the remote Kamchatka region compete in a traditional dogsled race and in a new sport for Russians — skijoring.
Dog-lovers in Russia’s remote Kamchatka peninsula took part in the annual dog sled race and skijoring contest.
Dog sled has been Kamchatka’s traditional means of transportation for centuries and dogsled races is one of locals’ favorite sports.
Skijoring is defined as a winter sport where a person on skis is pulled by a dog — it’s new to the region and rapidly becoming popular.
Anya Semashkina, the daughter of the race organizers, was the youngest dog sled race participant.
Traditionally the sled is pulled by four dogs.
Among this year’s racing canines, the most popular breeds were Alaska and Siberian huskies, malamutes, Norwegian metis and Kamchatka laikas.
The success of the race equally depends on both a human and a dog.
Dogs owners say that racing with dogs not only keeps their pets fit, but also prevents them from being too active at home.
Kamchatka is covered with snow for almost 9 months a year, making it one of the best places in the world for skijoring and dogsled racing.