Russia: Pole dancing reaches new heights in Russia

Pole dancers gathered in Moscow on Saturday to compete for a weekend of tricks and acrobatics. With pole dancing’s popularity on the rise, the event attracted hundreds of spectators. Male and female acrobats, gymnasts and ballet dancers choose this sport as an alternative to working in theatres and the circus. Russian pole dancers scored high in the European Pole Dance Championships last year, reflecting the sport’s growing momentum in Russia. The Russian National Federation of Pole Dancers wa