Seabike, developed by engineers from Yaroslavl, has found its buyers in more than 20 countries around the world. The Russian Export Center (VEB.RF Group), which supports the manufacturer within the framework of the Made in Russia program, helped to do this, among other things. This was reported by Alexander Kuchmenko, president of Seabike, Yaroslavl regional physical culture and sports public organization, during the Born in Russia: sports without borders presentation at the International Technology Hub stand as part of the World Youth Festival.
According to Alexander Kuchmenko, the Russian development is already known in as China, Turkey, Egypt, the UAE, Oman, Qatar and Malaysia. In total, almost 6,000 Seabikes have been exported by 2024.
"Our Seabike is completely Made in Russia. We proudly declare this to our foreign customers and partners. Both in Russia and abroad we see genuine interest in our products, and we have great plans to develop cycling not only at home, but also around the world, because sport is a powerful soft power tool that serves to unite the most diverse people from all over the world," Alexander Kuchmenko.
Seabike was used in 2010 to cross the Volga. Then one of the founders, Alexey Lukyanov, tested the first prototype of the modern Seabike. It took him only 12 minutes to cross the Volga.
Now there is a full cycle workshop in Yaroslavl to produce unique sports equipment, while Volga crossing have become widespread and annual.
"Our dream is to make driving Seabike a national sport. Seabike has already been recognized as a sports equipment by the Russian Underwater Sports Federation, and its driving is a promising sport that can make a big name for itself in the coming years," Alexander Kuchmenko. He also emphasized the general strengthening and rehabilitation functions of Seabike.
International Technology Hub Exhibition was opened on the platform of the International Youth Festival.
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Russian Export Center (REC, VEB.RF Group) is a state institution that supports non-resource, non-energy exports. It provides companies from various industries with both financial and non-financial assistance at all stages of entering international markets, including within the framework of International Cooperation and Export national project. REC Group also includes the Russian Agency for Export Credit and Investment Insurance (EXIAR), EXIMBANK OF RUSSIA, and the Export School.
According to Alexander Kuchmenko, the Russian development is already known in as China, Turkey, Egypt, the UAE, Oman, Qatar and Malaysia. In total, almost 6,000 Seabikes have been exported by 2024.
"Our Seabike is completely Made in Russia. We proudly declare this to our foreign customers and partners. Both in Russia and abroad we see genuine interest in our products, and we have great plans to develop cycling not only at home, but also around the world, because sport is a powerful soft power tool that serves to unite the most diverse people from all over the world," Alexander Kuchmenko.
Seabike was used in 2010 to cross the Volga. Then one of the founders, Alexey Lukyanov, tested the first prototype of the modern Seabike. It took him only 12 minutes to cross the Volga.
Now there is a full cycle workshop in Yaroslavl to produce unique sports equipment, while Volga crossing have become widespread and annual.
"Our dream is to make driving Seabike a national sport. Seabike has already been recognized as a sports equipment by the Russian Underwater Sports Federation, and its driving is a promising sport that can make a big name for itself in the coming years," Alexander Kuchmenko. He also emphasized the general strengthening and rehabilitation functions of Seabike.
International Technology Hub Exhibition was opened on the platform of the International Youth Festival.
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Russian Export Center (REC, VEB.RF Group) is a state institution that supports non-resource, non-energy exports. It provides companies from various industries with both financial and non-financial assistance at all stages of entering international markets, including within the framework of International Cooperation and Export national project. REC Group also includes the Russian Agency for Export Credit and Investment Insurance (EXIAR), EXIMBANK OF RUSSIA, and the Export School.