From January 1, 2013, a rhythmic gymnastics school is planned to open in Irkutsk Region at the Baikal Arena sports complex. The decision was discussed before the Olympics, prompted by the success of Irkutsk gymnasts, including 2012 silver medalist Daria Dmitrieva.

As of January 1, 2013, a rhythmic gymnastics school will be established in the Irkutsk Region. As the Minister of Physical Culture, Sports and Youth Policy of the Irkutsk Region, Igor Ivanov, said at a meeting of Olympians with the Governor of the Irkutsk Region, Sergey Eroshchenko, on August 18, 2012, it is planned that the school will open on the premises of the Baikal-Arena sports complex.
As the coach of the 2012 Olympic silver medalist in rhythmic gymnastics, Daria Dmitrieva, Olga Buyanova, said, the issue of creating the school was discussed with the governor before the athletes left for the Olympics.
- I was very pleased when Sergey Eroshchenko, during our parting conversation before leaving for the Olympics, said: "It doesn't matter whether you make the national team and win prize places or not, you will still have your own school, you have earned it," Olga Buyanova said.
Based on materials from the Ministry of Physical Culture, Sports and Youth Policy of the Irkutsk Region