[The physical activity and sport in life of elder generation of Russian cities].

The article is devoted to implementation of state policy of increasing duration of healthy life and active longevity of population through involvement of the elderly into sport and physical activity. The article is based on the results of focus group discussions of respondents aged 60 years and older. The interest and personal involvement of the elderly in sport and physical activity, including corresponding personal motivation and attitude. The particular obstacles to sport activities in specific Russian cities including inconsistencies between municipality administration proposals for exercises and opportunities of participating in area of residence of the elderly. The proposals of the elderly related to to sports [promotion in their residences as component of state policy in increasing duration of active longevity are summarized.