Swimming Pools

There are a lot of swimming pools in Moscow – both working independently and functioning within the network of fitness clubs or health complexes. As a rule you can go to a swimming pool enrolling for any length of time after paying for the season ticket and choosing the time convenient for visiting. Nowadays you can swim in the pool not only in the daytime but also at night time which is especially important for busy people who lead an active life and look after their health.

To start swimming in Moscow it is necessary to provide the medical certificate of health which is issued by the medical institutions of Moscow after undergoing medical examination. You will also need the swimming cap, slippers and a towel. If you intend to dive, you may additionally purchase goggles.

In many Moscow swimming pools water is chlorinated abundantly for the purposes of disinfection. If you dislike swimming in the chlorinated water, please choose the pool with ozone treatment. However attention should be paid to the fact that some of them may use both chlorination and ozone treatment together.

Practically every swimming pool has a café or restaurant and a relaxation room. Checkrooms with individual lockers and hair-dryers are also mandatory.

Useful links

Moscow swimming pools 
Sports news  (The Moscow City Physical Training and Sports Department)
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