The Russian skier **Alina Pekletcova** secured first place in the 10 km classic style race at the opening stage of the Russian Cup held in Kirovsk. The second position was taken by **Elizaveta Maslakova**, while **Lidiya Gorbunova** finished in third place.
**Russian Cup, Women’s 10 km, Individual Start, Classic Style, results from November 30:**
1. Alina Pekletcova – 28:54.9
2. Elizaveta Maslakova +44.1
3. Lidiya Gorbunova +50.7
4. Evgenia Krupitskaya +52.7
5. Daria Nepryaeva +55.4
6. Alisa Zhambalova +1:05.2
This marks Pekletcova’s second victory in the distance event this season.
The Russian Cup for cross-country skiing 2025/2026 is taking place from November 27, 2025, to April 5, 2026. A total of eight stages are scheduled, set to take place in Kirovsk, Tyumen, Chusovoy, Kirovo-Chepetsk, Kazan, and Syktyvkar.
