It is typically held as a three - day event in the Russian winter around mid to late February .
It was first held in 1992 , following the independence of Russia after the dissolution of the Soviet Union and replacing the Soviet Indoor Athletics Championships .
It is typically held as a three - day event in the Russia winter around mid to late February .
It was first held in 1992 , following the independence of Russia after the dissolution of the Soviet Union and replacing the Soviet Indoor Athletics Championships .