The 250m sprints will be raced on the Fontanka River between the Belinsky Lomonosov and Pestel Anichkov bridges, in the historical part of St. Petersburg, Russia. It is a splendid location which will allow participants and spectators to enjoy the cultural capital of Russia. St. Petersburg is the second largest city in the Russian Federation after Moscow. It has a population of approximately 4.9 million people.

For more information please visit the Russian Amateur Rowing Association website.