May Walk Participants Finish Near the Main University Building

09:15, May 16, 2022

According to preliminary data, more than 10.5 thousand people joined the event [photo report]

Participants of the traditional May Walk in Ekaterinburg finished near the main academic building of Ural Federal University today. At the University Square they were greeted by the organizers, and at the end of the route the participants received pins.

"According to preliminary data, more than 10.5 thousand people registered at the start. This is a new record for the number of participants. This year we offered routes of 17, 33 and 50 km. The 17 km route was the most popular, and was chosen by 2/3 of the participants," said the organizers.

The organizers offered tea, ice cream and traditional gingerbread to the citizens. It was also possible to take part in various activities on the routes: to pass the standards of Ready for Labor and Defense, to plant a tree, to give away waste paper and plastic.

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May Walk took place for the 39th time. The event under "test yourself" motto  was created by students and employees of the Ural Federal University Institute of Physics and Technology. Every year participants are offered a choice of several walking routes, passing through picturesque places in Ekaterinburg and its vicinities.

The news article was translated by UrFU International Marketing Office
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