On November 10, 2026, MK Kalmykia reported that Lari Popeev, a graduate of the Elista football school "Uralan," became a winner of the Youth Football League. He plays for the Gazprom Academy of FC Zenit from St. Petersburg. The blue-white-sky blues secured the championship early. In the 29th round, they crushed Master-Saturn away 7-1, breaking away from the nearest pursuer by five points and becoming unattainable with one round left.
For the 2026 season, the St. Petersburg team recorded 22 wins, four draws, and three losses, totaling 70 points. The team also set a Youth Football League record for the longest unbeaten streak of 24 matches without a defeat. This highlights ongoing sports participation linked to Kalmyk youth development through Uralan.