Dear Friends,
The Organizing Committee of the 20th Salnikov Cup is delighted to invite you to our traditional and highclass sports event in St. Petersburg (RUS) the 20th Vladimir Salnikov Cup during December 16 - 19, 2026.
As in previous years, 250 top Russian swimmers including World and European champions will take part in competition.
Top international athletes will be provided with travel and accommodation support (see below). At the same time, we will be happy to invite swimmers from National Swimming teams or swimming clubs of different counties who are still on their way to top results. They can participate in out Tournament without Application Fee.
Please find attached some useful information about the competition, visa application and financial support which will provided to the athletes on the basis of their achievements. We would be very grateful if you confirm participation in in Vladimir Salnikov Cup up to 25th November 2026.
Thank you!
This year we are glad to welcome professional swimmers and coaches in St. Petersburg on December 16 - 19, 2026.
Contact Information for Inquiries:
General Inquiries: swimming@russwimming.ru
Accommodation with Full Board meals and Transfers — Kalinka International dmc
Our partner "Kalinka International" is in charge of providing the best conditions for your stay during the competitions. Please do not hesitate to contact them if you have any further questions:
Kalinka International dmc
WhatsApp: +7 (901) 373 62 82
Telephone: +7 (812) 973 62 82, +7 (812) 273 96 36
E-mail: kalinka@kalinkainternational.com
Support for travel and accommodation for international athletes.
Organizing Committee of Salnikov Cup 2026 will provide:
Category A: Individual Olympic Champions 2020, 2024, Individual World Champions 2025, Winner of Salnikov Cup 2024, 2025
- flight tickets,
- visa support (including consulate fees),
- transfers from/to airport,
- accommodation in 4-stars hotel
- meals on FB basis
Category B: Individual European Champions 2026
- flight tickets,
- visa support (including consulate fees),
- transfers from/to airport,
- accommodation in 4-stars hotel
- meals on FB basis
Category C: Individual national champions (* subject to confirmation from OC)
- visa support (excluding consulate fees),
- transfers from/to airport,
- accommodation in 4-stars hotel
- meals on FB basis
* Please send us the information about your place in the world ranking at the distance for which the swimmer declared to participate in the Salnikov Cup competition. Organizing Committee will consider the application on an individual basis.
** Organizing Committee provides the allowance only for the tournament period: from December 16th (from 3 p.m.) till December 19th, 2026 (12:00 at noon).
Please note that there are certain limits for hosting international athletes. All support will be provided on first come first served principles.
Individual athletes and delegations of national federations, clubs do not hesitate to contact us to receive a special offer by Kalinka International Company.
Please send your application to kalinka@kalinkainternational.com or fill in the form below:
Thank you for your attention and we hope to hear from you soon.
Kind regards,
Organizing Committee of the 20th Salnikov Cup 2026
