Laser Tag in Mass Media

Press mentions of laser tag, trade shows and the Zarnitsa 2.0 military-patriotic game.

  • 22.09.2025: Zarnitsa 2.0 winners awarded at Mamayev Kurgan

    The award ceremony for Zarnitsa 2.0 finalists took place at Mamayev Kurgan in Volgograd. Coverage highlights tactical scenarios combined with laser tag technology for hit detection. Source: Lenta.ru.

  • 21.09.2025: Zarnitsa 2.0 final held in Volgograd region

    Team “Army of Oka” won the final of Russia’s Zarnitsa 2.0 military-patriotic game in the Volgograd region. Hundreds of schoolchildren took part; laser tag gear was used to register eliminations safely, Lenta.ru reports.

  • 01.03.2025: Third season of Zarnitsa 2.0 game launched

    The Ocean Foundation announced the start of the third season of the nationwide Zarnitsa 2.0 military-patriotic game. Press materials emphasize modern trainers and laser tag systems in school tactical competitions. Details: okean.org.

  • 19.02.2025: RAAPA Expo 2025: attractions and laser tag trade show

    The 45th RAAPA Expo (19–21 February 2025, Moscow) is a major Eastern European show for amusement rides, VR attractions and laser tag manufacturers. Official program: raapa.ru.

  • 18.02.2025: LASERWAR invites visitors to RAAPA Expo 2025

    LASERWAR announced its RAAPA Expo 2025 booth with new laser tag products for clubs and entertainment parks. Announcement: laserwar.ru.

  • 31.10.2024: RAAPA Expo Autumn 2024: laser tag at the entertainment show

    RAAPA Expo Autumn 2024 again featured laser tag systems, interactive arenas and family entertainment equipment. Show review: TotalExpo.

  • 15.09.2024: Zarnitsa final uses laser tag to track eliminations

    At the Zarnitsa national final, school teams practice field tactics while a laser tag system records hits without blank ammunition, according to Lenta.ru.

  • 22.11.2023: LASERWAR at RAAPA Expo Autumn 2023

    RAAPA Expo Autumn 2023 included booths from laser tag vendors, including LASERWAR demonstrating club and arena equipment. Exhibition page: RAAPA.

  • 17.09.2011: Russian Army equips training with German laser systems

    Izvestia reports the Russian military bought Rheinmetall laser fire and hit simulators (LISP) for full-scale two-sided exercises at new combat training centres. Archived entry from the TRUTNEE press digest (originally indexed on trutnee.ru).

  • 17.08.2011: Laser tag as a new entertainment industry segment

    EAARA quarterly magazine published a TRUTNEE-authored overview of laser tag business prospects and operating nuances. Archived entry from the TRUTNEE press digest (originally indexed on trutnee.ru).

  • 01.12.2010: Bullet is dumb, beam is smart

    Popular Mechanics reviews South Korean army drills with laser hit simulators — real-battle feel without live ammunition. Archived entry from the TRUTNEE press digest (originally indexed on trutnee.ru).

  • 17.04.2010: With a rifle — to the park!

    Komsomolskaya Pravda (Vladimir) on a demo game by outdoor laser tag club Rodina 33 for youth military-patriotic programmes. Archived entry from the TRUTNEE press digest (originally indexed on trutnee.ru).