About RSF
All-Russian Public Organization
The Russian Surfing Federation (RSF) was founded in 2008 and operates as an all-Russian public organization dedicated to the development and promotion of surfing in the Russian Federation.
The Federation brings together initiatives aimed at supporting surfing as a sport, increasing the role of physical culture and sport in society, and strengthening the position and prestige of Russian sport.
The RSF works across the Russian Federation through regional divisions and supports the development of surfing through competitions, organizational work, and media presence.
The Federation brings together initiatives aimed at supporting surfing as a sport, increasing the role of physical culture and sport in society, and strengthening the position and prestige of Russian sport.
The RSF works across the Russian Federation through regional divisions and supports the development of surfing through competitions, organizational work, and media presence.
Olympic discipline
Shortboard
Surfing was added to the Olympic programme in 2016 and made its Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020 in the shortboard discipline.
Longboard
Classic surfing tradition — judged on style, flow, and footwork across the board.
WAKESURFING / WAKESKIM
Wakesurfing and wakeskim are practiced on an artificial wave created by a boat, combining surfing technique, balance, control, and wake sport energy.
SUP
SUP is a versatile paddleboarding discipline that includes racing, technical courses, wave riding, and long-distance formats.
disciplines
The Federation includes the following disciplines:
Competitions
The RSF organizes the full national competitive calendar — from regional qualifiers to the Russian Championships — and coordinates Russian athlete participation in ISA-sanctioned international events.
- Russian ChampionshipsAnnual national titles across all disciplines. Open to athletes representing RSF-affiliated regional federations, with results feeding into national team selection.
- International EventsRSF has hosted and supported open international competitions, welcoming foreign athletes and delegations. Events held in Moscow, the Russian Far East, and beyond.
- National TeamRussia's national surfing team is selected and prepared by the RSF coaching staff, competing at ISA World Championships and other international series.
INTERESTING IN COMPETING?
Foreign athletes and federations: contact us directly to discuss participation in RSF events.
Foreign athletes and federations: contact us directly to discuss participation in RSF events.
Work with us
PARTNERSHIP
The Russian Surfing Federation has developed an effective approach to building and implementing partnership programs.
We offer partners various opportunities to support Russian surfing and participate in events, media activities and projects held under the auspices of the Federation.
Several partnership formats are available, but we are also open to new proposals and effective forms of cooperation.
Contact us We offer partners various opportunities to support Russian surfing and participate in events, media activities and projects held under the auspices of the Federation.
Several partnership formats are available, but we are also open to new proposals and effective forms of cooperation.
