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Военный институт физической культуры | |
 Great emblem of the Military Institute of Physical Culture | |
Other name | VIFK (MIoPC) |
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Former name | St. Petersburg Military College of Physical Fitness and Sports |
| Established | October 1, 1909 |
| Founder | Nicholas II |
| Director | Oleg Botsman |
| Address | 63, Bolshoi Sampsonievsky Prospect , , 194044 , 59°58′36″N 30°20′22″E / 59.976742°N 30.339368°E |
| Website | vifk |
The Twice-Red Banner Military Institute of Physical Culture of the Ministry of Defense of Russia (Russian: Военный дважды Краснознамённый институт физической культуры Министерства обороны Российской Федерации) is the Russian Armed Forces' principal center for military athletes who are in active service in the Armed Forces who are trained not just in national defense but also to compete and play for the glory of the country in domestic and international sporting competitions. Established on May 17, 1909 Saint Petersburg, the college is still in operation in Russia and is the military counterpart of the long standing Lesgaft National State University of Physical Education, Sport and Health.