WORLD BODYBUILDING ENCYCLOPEDIA.

1970 – 1980 BEST U.S.S.R. BODYBUILDERS.

BEGINNING.

Working on the „World Bodybuilding Encyclopedia“ («Энциклопедией всемирного культуризма», „Pasaulinė kultūrizmo enciklopedija“) we are analysing lots of historic happenings and facts. Today we can list five bodybuilders of the U.S.S.R. who were most famous since 1970 until 1980. That were representing famous „Vilnius Bodybuilding School“ LEONAS PIVORIUNAS (his trainer was CESLAV TAMULEVIC, 1946 - 2021), VLADIMIR DUBININ (Владимир Дубинин, R.S.F.S.R., Leningrad, was training himself), representing „Vilnius Bodybuilding School“ PRANAS MURAUSKAS ((his trainer was CESLAV TAMULEVIC) and two Estonians - OLEV ANNUS and INDREK OTSUS. Both were trained by INNAR MARDO (1945 – 2002).

BEST BODYBUILDERS

For twenty years the only one in the World „Vilnius Bodybuilding School“ was making the road to develop bodybuilding in the U.S.S.R.. Until now no other bodybuilding school influenced bodybuilding sport and did the same in the World. The school was created by CESLAV TAMULEVICH. Later came his follower poet, writer and drama creator VITALIJ ASOVSKIJ (Виталий Асовский, 1952 - 2026)). Both trainers did miracles with their pupils on stage. Everybody in the huge territory admired their works and tried to copy and follow them. About the ideas and works and future goals of the school VITALIJ ASOVSKIJ wrote a methodical story. Several years ago VITALIJ ASOVSKIJ proposed DSc. EDMUNDAS DAUBARAS to fulfil works and methods of the school at the competitions of the W.F.F. – W.B.B.F. International. Unfortunately bodybuilding is in so big problem now and it is a question of it‘s official survival. We think there is the only one way out – W.F.F. – W.B.B.F. International seeks recognition of the International Olympic Committee and it works on this very much.

PRANAS MURAUSKAS.

Representing „Vilnius Bodybuilding School“ PRANAS MURAUSKAS participated at bodybuilding contests since 1969 until 1974. He Always won his categories. Best result of PRANAS MURAUSKAS was the first place and the Over All Winner‘s title at the 1974 „Georg Tenno Memorial“ («Мемориал Георга Тенно») in Tallinn (Estonian SSR). Having International Standard shape PRANAS MURAUSKAS became very famous. Bodybuilding magazines and newspapers wrote much about him. He won against VLADIMIR DUBININ and OLEV ANNUS then and came into World‘s Bodybuilding History forever.

VLADIMIR DUBININ

Russian bodybuilder VLADIMIR DUBININ (Владимир Дубинин, 1948) since 1968 until 1974 participated at eleven competitions. His participation started with the second place at the 1968 National Championship of the Estonian SSR. Best results were first places at the 1970 and 1971 International Contests in Kaunas (Lithuanian SSR), 1971 and 1972 U.S.S.R. Bodybuilding Cahmpionships («Чемпионат С.С.С.Р. по культуризму»), 1972 „Georg Tenno Memorial“ («Мемориал Георга Тенно», 1971 - 2024). Participation ended when VLADIMIR DUBININ lost his category at the 1974 „Georg Tenno Memorial“ to OLEV ANNUS (Estonian SSR). Since 1991 until 2019 he was President of the National I.F.B.B. federation of Russian Federation.

LEONAS PIVORIUNAS

Representing unique in the World „Vilnius Bodybuilding School“ („Vilniaus kultūrizmo mokykla“, «Вильнюсская школа культуризма») famous sculpturer LEONAS PIVORIOUNAS participated at various competitions. Best results of LEONAS PIVORIUNAS were the first places at the historical „Amber Prix International“ (1968, „Gintarinis prizas“, «Янтарный приз»), Kaunas International Contest (1968), International Competitions in Warszawa (People‘s Republic of Poland) and Tiumen (Russian SSR). In 2020 LEONAS PIVORIUNAS at the Parliament Republic Lithuania was awarded with the W.F.F. – W.B.B.F. (World Fitness Federation, World Body Building Federation) „International Honour Silver Medal“ («Международная Серебряная Медаль Почёта»).

The Article will be continued and we will speak about each of the mentioned above Athletes. Follow International Page www.wff.lt

WORLD BODYBUILDING ENCYCLOPEDIA.

UNIQUE HAPPENING IN WORLD SPORT HISTORY.

OFFICIAL VISIT TO VATICAN.

Working at the „World Bodybuilding Encyclopedia“ we would like to underline the unique happening in the World‘s sport history. That was the Official Visit of the President of the W.F.F. – W.B.B.F. International federation DSc. EDMUNDAS DAUBARAS to Vatican.

HOW VISIT TO VATICAN STARTED.

Developing International sport in the beginning of April, 2011 International President W.F.F. – W.B.B.F. DSc. EDMUNDAS DAUBARAS visited Poland, Germany, France, Monaco, Italy, Slovakia. Being in Monaco DSc. EDMUNDAS DAUBARAS received a call from Italy informing that the Official Visit to Vatican is settled. The way towards Italy started. Right before the visit to Vatican the meeting with the Vatican representative in Italy was organized.

VATICAN NAMES BODYBUILDING DISIDENTS.
Vatican is not only the Centre of the World Catholic Church, but it is the State of the Vatican Country too. To present the W.F.F. – W.B.B.F. activities in the World in 2011 the Official Meeting of the President W.F.F. – W.B.B.F. Interantional Federation  DSc. EDMUNDAS DAUBARAS was organized in Vatican.
Listening about the Bodybuilding activities during the years of prohibition of this sport in the Socialist Countries the Vatican Congregate Perfect Cardinal J. Em. JOZEF KARDINAL TOMKO was interested very much. The Vatican Congregate Perfect Cardinal J. Em. JOZEF KARDINAL TOMKO positively evaluated our efforts to fight for the Bodybuilding Sport recognition and at once named us the „dissidents of the Communist Regime“.
Most impressive was the Vatican State evaluation of the contemporary positive work of the W.F.F. - W.B.B.F. federation in developing total fitness and bodybuilding throughout the World. For this work done the Vatican Congregate Perfect Cardinal J. Em. JOZEF KARDINAL TOMKO presented the Original Vatican Pontific Medals (Medaglia Ufficiale di Pontificato di Sua Santita Benedetto XVI) to the International President W.F.F. – W.B.B.F. Federation EDMUNDAS DAUBARAS and the W.F.F. – W.B.B.F. VIP Official Slovak STEFAN HRCKA (Headquarters State Vatican, Cita del Vaticano, March 29, 2011).
During the Official Visit to Vatican the Vatican State Administrator J. Em. PADRE PAOLO presented to the International W.F.F. – W.B.B.F. Officials the Vatican Administration Headquarters, the Closed Historic Treasure Archives of the Vatican and the Storage Place of the historically valuable personal items of all Pontifics of the Vatican State. Early morning at the Vatican St. Peter‘s Basilica the President W.F.F. – W.B.B.F. International EDMUNDAS DAUBARAS was invited and participated at the unique personal Mess.

We will publishe a thorough article in parts. Follow the International Site  www.wff.lt   - much information, documents and pictures are already published there.

2026 I.S.U. NEWS INTERNATIONAL.

INDIA PILATES INSTITUTE.

Everest Yoga and Pilates Institute extend a warm welcome. In March, 2026 on the occasion of presenting certificates to the graduates who completed the teaching course Professor LALIT KUMAR SONI visited the above mentioned organizations. The institute's significant future plans were discussed with it’s Director SAJEEEV TYAGI. Everest Yoga and Pilates Institute aims to work together with the associated International U.N.E.S.C.O. Organization member International Sport University (I.S.U.). In the nearest future Chairmen of the Institute plan to visit Republic Lithuania and meet with DSc. EDMUNDAS DAUBARAS.

More information of International Site www.wff.lt

THE HISTORY OF WORLD SPORT.

SIX DECADES OF INTERNATIONAL SPORT IN LITHUANIA.

THE GEOGRAPHY, TRADITIONS AND HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF WFF-WBBF EVENTS.

IS THERE ANOTHER SPORTS ORGANIZATION IN LITHUANIA THAT CAN MATCH THIS SCALE?

There are sporting events that come and go.

There are championships that become entries in official records.

There are victories that become part of statistics.

But there are also traditions that survive generations.

The history of WFF-WBBF in Lithuania can be described as precisely such a tradition.

It is a history measured not only in years, but in decades, international championships, hundreds of events, dozens of Lithuanian cities, thousands of athletes, and a truly global geographical reach.

In May 2027, Klaipėda will proudly host the celebration of a remarkable milestone – the 60th anniversary of the “Amber Prix,” one of the three oldest traditional international competitions in the world.

Sixty years.

This is far more than a symbolic number.

Over six decades, entire generations of athletes have changed. States and political systems have changed. Sports infrastructure has evolved. Communication technologies have transformed. The world itself has changed.

Yet some sporting traditions have endured.

The “Amber Prix” tradition has survived.

And it continues today.

NIDA – ANOTHER PAGE IN THE HISTORY OF WORLD SPORT

On October 24–26, 2026, Nida will host the 37th World Professional and Amateur Championships.

This is not simply another date on the international sporting calendar.

It is another chapter in a long-standing tradition that brings the international sports community together in Lithuania.

Nida will become a meeting place for sport, international cooperation and the unique atmosphere of Lithuania’s Baltic coast.

But the significance of this event must be viewed in a much broader historical context.

Behind the 37th World Championships stand decades of organizational experience.

Behind every championship stand people.

Behind every international event are athletes, coaches, judges, organizers, partners and host cities.

And behind all of this stands tradition.

60 YEARS – WHEN SPORT BECOMES HISTORY

Throughout six decades of activity, the World WFF-WBBF Federation, operating under various legal statuses, has organized and continues to organize hundreds of international and national sporting events in countries around the world.

Today, the federation brings together members from 141 countries, representing every continent.

That is the scale of a truly international sports organization.

Yet Lithuania holds a particularly significant place in this history.

During this period, WFF-WBBF has organized more than 100 sporting events of various levels in Lithuania.

World Championships.

European Championships.

“Amber Prix” tournaments.

“Universe” competitions.

International and national championships.

Hundreds of events over six decades are not merely a quantitative indicator.

They are evidence of consistent, long-term work.

LITHUANIA AS PART OF THE INTERNATIONAL SPORTING MAP

The scale of this history becomes even more impressive when we examine the geography of the events.

WFF-WBBF competitions have been held repeatedly in:

Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Panevėžys, Telšiai, Palanga, Kretinga, Mažeikiai, Ukmergė, Kėdainiai, Kaišiadorys, Nida, Šilutė, Trakai, Vilkaviškis, Zarasai, Ignalina, Raudondvaris, Kazlų Rūda, and other cities and districts throughout Lithuania.

The capital.

The major cities.

Resort towns.

Regional centres.

Smaller Lithuanian communities.

This is not simply a random collection of points on a map.

It is the geography of six decades of sporting history.

It demonstrates that international sport in Lithuania was not developed only in the capital or in the largest cities.

It travelled throughout the country.

From city to city.

From region to region.

From generation to generation.

And together with the athletes, the world came to Lithuania.

INTERNATIONAL SPORT BEYOND THE MAJOR ARENAS

One aspect of this history deserves particular attention.

An international sporting event is much more than a sports hall or an arena.

It is also a representation of a city, a region and a country.

When athletes from different nations arrive in a Lithuanian city, cultures, sporting traditions and people come together.

For this reason, every international championship becomes not only a sporting event, but also an opportunity to present Lithuania to the world.

The geography of WFF-WBBF events demonstrates that this process has continued in Lithuania for decades.

Cooperation has taken place with Lithuania’s highest state institutions, municipal authorities, mayors and local organizations.

This is an important part of the story.

International sport did not exist in isolation.

It became part of the life of Lithuanian cities and regions.

FROM KLAIPĖDA TO NIDA – FROM LITHUANIA TO THE WORLD

Today, it is particularly symbolic to speak about Klaipėda and Nida.

In 2027, Klaipėda will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the “Amber Prix.”

In October 2026, Nida will host the 37th World Professional and Amateur Championships.

Two locations on Lithuania’s Baltic coast.

Two important milestones in international sporting history.

And between them – six decades.

This reminds us that a sporting tradition is not a museum exhibit.

It is not simply a chapter of the past locked away in archives.

A true tradition lives as long as it continues.

WHAT DO THE NUMBERS TELL US?

Sometimes a few numbers are enough to understand the scale of history.

60 years – the tradition of the “Amber Prix.”

37 World Championships – evidence of a long-standing international competitive tradition.

More than 100 events in Lithuania – the scale of international and national sporting activity.

141 countries – the federation’s current international reach.

Every continent in the world – the global dimension of the organization.

Dozens of Lithuanian cities and districts – the geographical reach of its events across the country.

But numbers are only the beginning.

Behind every number are people.

Behind every event is a story.

Behind every medal is an athlete’s dedication.

Behind every championship is the responsibility of organizers.

And behind six decades stands the continuity of generations.

IS THERE ANOTHER ORGANIZATION IN LITHUANIA THAT CAN COMPARE?

It is therefore worth asking a question that is neither a rhetorical trick nor simply a promotional statement.

Is there another sports organization in Lithuania that can demonstrate six decades of international sporting traditions, more than one hundred events of various levels in the country, a history of World and European Championships, such a broad geographical presence across Lithuanian cities, and international representation in 141 countries around the world?

The answer does not necessarily have to be found in words.

The answer can be found in history.

In archives.

In competition records.

In photographs.

In the memories of athletes.

In the cities that hosted the events.

And in the people who created and continue this tradition.

A HISTORY THAT CONTINUES

There are countless sports organizations around the world.

There are thousands of championships.

There are countless tournaments.

But not every sports organization has the opportunity to look back and say:

“We were here six decades ago. We are here today. And we intend to be here tomorrow.”

That is the essence of a genuine sporting tradition.

Not only the past.

Continuity.

Not only history.

The future.

In May 2027, Klaipėda will become the city where the 60-year history of the “Amber Prix” will be celebrated.

In October 2026, Nida will become another international meeting point for athletes from around the world.

And the entire geography of WFF-WBBF events in Lithuania reminds us of one simple but profoundly important truth:

the international sporting history of Lithuania was created not only in the capital and not only in the largest arenas. It was created throughout the country.

From Vilnius to Klaipėda.

From Kaunas to Panevėžys.

From Palanga to Nida.

From the largest cities to the smallest regions of Lithuania.

Across decades.

Across generations.

Through hundreds of events.

THIS IS MORE THAN SPORTING HISTORY

It is part of the history of sport in Lithuania.

It is a history of international cooperation.

It is the history of people who worked for sport for decades.

It is the history of Lithuanian cities that welcomed athletes from around the world.

It is a tradition that travelled from Lithuania to the world – and from the world back to Lithuania.

Therefore, the 60th anniversary of the “Amber Prize” is more than an anniversary.

It is a testament to six decades in which a sporting tradition became history.

And history becomes truly meaningful when it is not only remembered, but continued.

60 YEARS.

37TH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS.

MORE THAN 100 EVENTS IN LITHUANIA.

141 COUNTRIES.

EVERY CONTINENT OF THE WORLD.

DOZENS OF LITHUANIAN CITIES.

SIX DECADES OF INTERNATIONAL SPORT.

THE HISTORY OF WFF-WBBF CONTINUES.

2008 INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT "AMBER PRIX"

Klaipėda, Lithuania, 2008

In 2008, alongside the international “Amber Prix” tournament held in Klaipėda, the organizers of the global WFF–WBBF federation were actively working on staging the traditional “Universe” competition in Vilnius, as well as the WBBF World Professional Championship. At the same time, the WFF World Professional Championship, featuring substantial prize money, was again organized in Prague at the Žofín Palace by Czech businessman Martin Kuta.

Edmundas Daubaras Inducted into the Kingdom of Denmark Hall of Fame

In 2008, during the WFF–WBBF World Federation "Universe" championship held in Vilnius to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the "Amber Prix International", representatives of Denmark officially informed, by means of a formal letter, that Edmundas Daubaras had been inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Kingdom of Denmark.

This international distinction is awarded to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the development of international sports cooperation. Daubaras' induction into the Hall of Fame recognized his many years of dedication and significant achievements in promoting international bodybuilding and fitness.

Following a meeting between the leaders of the WFF-WBBF Federation and the Minister of Sport of the Republic of Poland, Zbigniew Pacelt, Bydgoszcz businessman Jerzy Gotowski took the initiative to organize the WFF-WBBF World Amateur Championship in his city.

This important decision became a significant step in strengthening the Federation’s international recognition and promoting the development of bodybuilding and fitness sports throughout Europe. The organization of the event brought together the efforts of the city authorities, the business community, and sports organizations, while the championship itself became one of the most important WFF-WBBF sporting events of the year.

The World Amateur Championship held in Bydgoszcz gathered athletes from numerous countries and further reinforced the Federation’s position in the international sports arena.

“Amber Prix”

The 2008  "Amber Prix" competition took place in the sports hall of LCC International University.

On the occasion of the event, former President of the Austrian Parliament Professor Alfred Gerstl presented the people of Klaipeda with a unique collection of original photographs of his protégé, then Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger, as well as a documentary film depicting Schwarzenegger’s life journey and athletic career.

The photographs were displayed in an exhibition held on the premises of LCC International University, while the documentary film was screened for the large audience gathered to watch the competition.

The official opening ceremony was attended by members of the Parliament of the Republic of Lithuania, representatives of national and municipal institutions, and other distinguished guests. The event was filmed by a production crew from the Lithuanian National Radio and Television (LRT), which had arrived from Vilnius.

During the 2008 “Amber Prix” tournament, both living and deceased veterans were honored. After the competition, heads of foreign delegations visited the Parliament of the Republic of Lithuania and the Ministry of Sport of the Republic of Lithuania, and also attended a press conference held at the ELTA news agency.

On the occasion of the event, a historical trilingual magazine (10,000 copies) and 3,000 copies of the competition DVD were published. These materials were distributed free of charge at various international events around the world.

A total of 293 athletes from 21 countries participated in the event: Argentina, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Montenegro, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Finland, and Ukraine.

Results

(only first three places)

FIT-KIDS DIVISION

Girls up to 8 years

Marcelina Porożyńska (Poland) Maja Dembowska (Poland) Karolina Młot (Poland)

Girls up to 10 years

Nikola Szydłowska (Poland) Natalia Janta (Poland) Ugnė Klumbyte (Klaipeda, Lithuania)

Girls up to 12 years

Klaudia Korpan (Poland) Paulina Rocławska (Poland) Aleksandra Dudáková (Slovakia)

Girls up to 14 years

Miriama Zigálová (Slovakia) Stanislava Dolinská (Slovakia) Kateryna Bezrodna (Ukraine)

Girls up to 16 years

Joanna Kwiatkowska (Poland) Oksana Didukh (Ukraine) Sylwia Kaczmarek (Poland)

Boys up to 10 years

Anton Florija (Vilnius, Lithuania)

Boys up to 14 years

Dmytro Girya (Ukraine)

AEROBIC FITNESS

Up to 18 years

Anita Bekus (Poland) Radvile Jokubauskyte (Klaipeda, Lithuania) Marta Noska (Poland)

Up to 21 years

Alina Olefirenko (Ukraine) Agata Czerkawska (Poland) Daria Shumarova (Ukraine)

Women – Category I

Natalia Bocian (Poland) Ivana Sokolova (Slovakia) Elena Tarasova (Russian Federation)

Women – Category II

Marija Deksne (Latvia) Irina Nikitina (Klaipeda, Lithuania) Vilma Asijaviciene (Marijampole, Lithuania)

Men

Andrius Smaguris (Vilnius, Lithuania) Mikhail Glazunov (Russian Federation) Piotr Grinevich (Belarus)

Women's Masters

Erzsébet Herczog (Hungary) Elena Odentsova (Ukraine) Svetlana Galkina (Russian Federation)

ATHLETES WITH DISABILITIES DIVISION

Wheelchair Category

Petar Milenković (Serbia) Arturas Krutulis (Marijampole, Lithuania) Genadij Zametaskin (Kaunas, Lithuania)

General Disability Category

Nikolaj Mironov (Vilnius, Lithuania)

FITNESS MODEL

Category I

Lenka Maková (Slovakia) Aušra Tasiukeviciute (Kaunas, Lithuania) Weronika Krajewska (Poland)

Category II

Roberta Burokaite (Kaunas, Lithuania) Ksenija Dunderski (Serbia) Juste Matulyte (Kaunas, Lithuania)

Category III

Eva Martinková (Slovakia) Jadwiga Krizanovska (Latvia) Sylwia Kaczmarek (Poland)

Category IV

Rita Elksniņa (Latvia) Aleksandra Sizonova (Klaipeda, Lithuania) Veronika Juhaseva (Slovakia)

WOMEN'S SPORT FITNESS

Juniors up to 16 years

Brigita Vecerskaite (Palanga, Lithuania) Vaida Grebliauskaite (Kaunas, Lithuania) Aleksandra Ivanova (Bulgaria)

Juniors up to 18 years

Radvile Jokubauskyte (Klaipeda, Lithuania) Juste Matulyte (Kaunas, Lithuania) Anita Bekus (Poland)

Youth up to 21 years

Zita Satkauskaite (Telsiai, Lithuania) Alina Olefirenko (Ukraine) Lenka Maková (Slovakia)

Women – Category I

Oksana Rumyantseva (Russian Federation) Nataša Maksimović (Serbia) Nora Loranen (Finland)

Women – Category II

Oksana Usachova (Russian Federation) Kristina Serksnaite (Kaunas, Lithuania) Tatiana Dudneva (Russian Federation)

Women – Category III

Jamila Vanessa Toledo (Argentina) Irina Pateshkina (Russian Federation) Kirsi Marika Tuominen (Finland)

Women – Category IV

Monika De Jesus Bolaños (Mexico) Odeta Vaisnoriene (Vilnius, Lithuania) Natalia Lysenko (Ukraine)

Women – Category V

Ilona Kokos (Vilnius, Lithuania) Irina Fedoruk (Belarus) Andrea Koflach (Austria)

MEN'S SPORT FITNESS

Juniors up to 16 years

Rokas Kasperavicius (Kaunas, Lithuania) Deividas Savickas (Vilnius, Lithuania) Valdas Miseikis (Klaipeda, Lithuania)

Juniors up to 18 years

Edgaras Linortas (Kaunas, Lithuania) Tadas Tumbortas (Kaunas, Lithuania) Lukás Palaga (Slovakia)

Youth up to 21 years

Erik Tóth (Slovakia) Deividas Ignatavicius (Vilnius, Lithuania) Mantas Stankevicius (Kaunas, Lithuania)

Men – Category I

Anton Yezhov (Russian Federation) Alexey Chigarov (Russian Federation) Artur Sinickij (Vilnius, Lithuania)

Men – Category II

Vadim Gushchin (Russian Federation) Jukka-Pekka Nousiainen (Finland) Deniss Gladkijs (Latvia)

Men – Category III

Leonid Filatov (Russian Federation) Roman Polsin (Estonia) Dmytro Strelnikov (Ukraine)

Men – Category IV

Darius Buksnaitis (Sakiai, Lithuania) Davyd Tukhtayev (Russian Federation) Nikolaos Giannakis (Greece)

Men – Category V

Arvydas Miseikis (Klaipeda, Lithuania) Sergej Kiriuchin (Vilnius, Lithuania) Predrag Milosević (Serbia)

Men – Category VI

Vladimir Polyakov (Russian Federation) Normunds Jurans (Latvia) Eduard Larin (Russian Federation)

Men – Category VII

Vitalijus Kuzmycius (Vilnius, Lithuania) Aleksandr Shevtsov (Estonia) Alexey Tarasov (Russian Federation)

OVERALL CHAMPIONS

Women's Overall Champion: Jamila Vanessa Toledo (Argentina)

Men's Overall Champion: Darius Buksnaitis (Lithuania)