Kyudo in Russia started since 2003, but IPO "Kyudo Federation" was established in 2009 for the purpose of development and promotion Kyudo in Russian Federation. IPO "Kyudo Federation" (Russia) has 19 regional divisions and is a member of the International Kyudo Federation (IKYF), the European Kyudo Federation (EKF), and represents Russian Kyudo in all state bodies and public organizations of Russia, in the international sports activities and coordinates the development of Kyudo in Russian Federation.