Russia is an immense country with a remarkable combat history, a diverse population, geography and climate, and fascinating culture and traditions. For centuries these factors have contributed to the formation of an incredible variety of martial arts styles.
Here are some examples:
Sambo — A combat grappling style whose most famous practitioner is world and Russian champion, and rising film star, Oleg Taktarov.
Sokoli Stalina — This System was used by Stalin’s bodyguards while he was in power for almost 30 years until his death in 1953 and then later by the Special Military Operations Units for the highest risk missions in KGB, GRU and other government facilities. The father of the legendary Mikhail Ryabko was a member of this elite bodygurad and began training his son at an early age.
Rukopashnii Boi — Hand to hand combat style of Spetsnaz. A hard, direct version of Systema, often classified in special forces training as Combat Sambo.
Slaviano-Goretskaya Borba — Ancient Storm Warrior Style
Systema of A. A. Kadochnikov — As taught at the A. A. Kadochnikov School in Krasnodar, Siberia.
A Variety of Folk Styles — (e.g. Buza, Skobar, Forest Warrior, Kozachiy Sploch, Fist fighting by Gruntovsky and many more)