New Mascots for Team Russia by Art. Lebedev Studio

Established in 1911, the Russian Olympic Committee is, as its name implies, the National Olympic Committee representing Russia and since 2015 has overseen the Team Russia project, which unites athletes in all sports representing Russia at international competitions. Additionally, its mission is to “popularize the fundamental principles and values ​​of the Olympic movement and sports among young people and the younger generation” with the goal to “form a wide active community of fans and athletes under the single national brand ‘Team of Russia’.” Earlier this month, Team Russia introduced two mascots, designed by Moscow-based Art. Lebedev Studio. The mascots of Team Russia are designed to support Russian athletes at international competitions, to unite an