Сборы X-WATERS Волга

The X-WATERS Volga camp, scheduled for July 21-26, 2026, in Nizhny Novgorod, is a five-day intensive training program designed for open-water swimmers. Led by Olympic swimmer and European champion Kirill Abrosimov, the curriculum covers open-water technical drills, dry-land strength conditioning, and race-day strategy. Participants are provided with a starter pack, and a wetsuit is required equipment for the water-based training sessions. The camp concludes with the main event, the X-WATERS Volga race, which takes place on July 26, 2026.

The surroundings of the swim

Training sessions at this Volga location provide a unique perspective on the city's historical infrastructure. As you navigate the water, the Chkalov Stairs rise sharply above the embankment, a monumental figure-eight staircase that serves as a primary visual reference. At the base of these stairs, the 'Hero' boat monument marks the area for river navigation, standing as a constant point of orientation. Looking toward the riverbanks, you pass the Dmitrievskaya Tower, the main gate of the citadel that has remained unconquered since the 16th century.

Further along the route, the Church of St. John the Baptist stands near the Ivanovskaya tower, marking the site where the 1612 militia was organized. Swimmers should note that the river environment here is defined by the confluence of the Oka and Volga, which created the natural defensive moat for the city's historical center. While training, you may notice the local river traffic; this includes vessels like the 'Aleksandr Suvorov', which has continued operation on the Volga despite a significant 1983 collision with a railway bridge. The environment is further characterized by the hilly terrain of the Dyatlovy Mountains, which provide the steep elevation change defining the city's geography. The Volga in this region is a continental river, generally reaching comfortable temperatures by late July.