Zhuravok completed the first stage in 13th place with a 30-second lag from leading Germany. Varvinets in the second stage has perfectly worked both firing lines and raised the team to third place.

At the same time, in the first place, Ukraine was led by Artem Prima in the third stage. At the last stage, the confrontation between the national teams of Ukraine and Russia took place.

The difference between the teams was only five seconds, at the same time Pidruchny shot with six rounds, and Loginov - with eight. The Ukrainian left with an advantage in 16 seconds.

Three of the winners of the race closed Norwegians. In general, this is the third medal of Ukraine at the European Championships.

The next start for the biathlonists will be the Olympic Games, which will be held from 9 to 25 February in Pyeongchang.

Recall, as reported URA-Inform, Irina Varvinets won a gold medal in the sprint and silver - in the pursuit.