In the hall of the VIFK sports complex about 200 people gathered, many of whom came with photos of the champions hoping to get an autograph. Questions "poured out" without stopping, students, cadets and pupils were interested in everything - what thoughts came to mind when they first crossed the finish line; how to exercise to achieve maximum results; how did Dmitry undergo heart surgery; which routes do athletes prefer; at what age does one need to start taking sports seriously and the list goes on.
The event was held with the active participation of journalists – who questioned the eminent athletes. There were representatives from the Television channels: NTV, 100TV, Channel 5, and St. Petersburg TV channel. Correspondents from sports and local publishing mediums were also present.