The organizers of "Cyclingrace" have expressed their intention to invite Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to participate in the "Sadovoye Koltso" cycling race, scheduled to take place in Moscow at the end of May.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the organizers shared this proposal during statements to the Russian media. The invitation follows a previous visit to the Russian capital where the Armenian head of government was seen cycling through central Moscow.
"We would be delighted to invite the Prime Minister to Moscow again at the end of May and see him participate in our main international event, the 'Sadovoye Koltso' cycling race," the organizers stated. According to the company, a significant number of athletes from both neighboring and distant foreign countries are expected to arrive in the capital for the competition.
The "Sadovoye Koltso" (Garden Ring) cycling race is one of Russia's most prominent amateur and professional cycling events, traditionally held on the historic circular avenue in central Moscow. Such international sporting events are often used as platforms for informal diplomacy and public relations in the region. The participation of high-ranking officials in public sporting activities has become a notable trend in regional politics, aimed at projecting an image of transparency and physical fitness to the domestic and international audience.
