Festival "Kleva Kolima" Summer Edition: Outcomes Announced
The small village of Ola in Magadan Oblast recently played host to the 2025 summer stage of the "Klevaya Kolyna" fishing festival, a vibrant event that brought together amateur and professional anglers to celebrate fishing culture and community spirit.
Competition Details
The festival featured fishing competitions open to all, with participants competing in various categories based on fish species common to the region, such as salmon, trout, and grayling. The contests aimed to test skill, patience, and knowledge of local fishing techniques. The competition format included both individual and team events, with strict rules to ensure fair play and sustainability.
Winners
The top angler of the summer stage was awarded for the largest catch and most diverse haul. Notable winners included the local Magadan team who excelled in the team category, demonstrating strong collaboration and expertise. Prizes ranged from fishing gear and equipment to trophies and certificates commemorating their achievements.
- The "RIDA" team, captained by Roman Doroshuk, won 1st place in the "Catchy Family Team" nomination, receiving a large family camping tent with a set of tourist furniture, along with diplomas. Doroshuk also received the "Biggest Fish" diploma for a ket salmon weighing 2.68 kg, along with a flashlight from the "Megavolt" store in Magadan.
- The "Filinkovs" team, captained by Vyacheslav Filinkov, placed 2nd in the "Catchy Family Team" nomination with a total weight of 3.415 kg, receiving sleeping bags from the "Safari" store in Magadan.
- The "Emeльяnovs" team, captained by Vladimir Emeльяnov, placed 3rd in the "Catchy Family Team" nomination with a total weight of 2.02 kg, receiving diplomas and certificates from "Перевал" restaurant in Magadan.
- Petr Ugryumov (67 years old), a member of the "Soyuz-U" team, received the "Most Experienced Fisherman" diploma and a money certificate from the "Safari" store in Magadan. The "Sargan" team - Galina Topalova (81 years old), Natalia Ivanova, Tamara Ivanova - received "Most Experienced Fisherwoman" diplomas and sets of lures.
- The "Klevaya Semeyka" team, captained by Anastasia Konyakina, received a diploma and a set of handmade lures from IP Musuruk V.V., Vladivostok. The "Mapses" team, captained by Alexander Shymchuk, received the "First Fish" diploma and a flashlight from the "Megavolt" store in Magadan. The "Udachnaya Rybalka" team, captained by Roman Ktyarchuk, received a diploma and a set of handmade lures.
Festival Activities
Aside from the competitions, the festival hosted cultural events showcasing indigenous traditions and local crafts. Workshops on sustainable fishing and environmental preservation were available for attendees. Entertainment included live music, traditional dances, and culinary stalls featuring regional seafood dishes. The event also featured kids’ zones with educational games and fishing lessons to engage younger visitors.
Out of the 50 teams that applied, 45 participated in the competition. The central event of the festival was a shore-based spinning fishing competition among family teams. During the competition, participants caught almost 20 kg of fish, including Dolly Varden trout, pink salmon, and ket salmon. The fishing sectors for each of the two rounds were determined by a draw.
Overall, the 2025 summer stage of "Klevaya Kolyna" in Ola was a successful celebration of fishing heritage, environmental awareness, and community, drawing participants and spectators from across the region. If you need more specific details such as exact dates, participant numbers, or detailed competition results, official festival releases or local news sources would be the best reference.
- The fishing festival in Ola included sports-related events, such as spinning fishing competitions among family teams, aimed at testing the skills, patience, and knowledge of local fishing techniques.
- Prizes for the winners of the fishing competitions ranged from fishing gear and equipment to trophies, certificates, and cultural merchandise, showcasing the sports aspect of the event.
