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"Vivat Russia!" International Open DanceSport Tournament is a dancesport tournament held on annual basis (since 2007) in Krasnodar region. Starting from 2007 the tournament is recognized as an international one being held in Adler, from 2009 on the tournament has been held in Sochi. The contest consists of two syllabi: Standard and Latin. Dancers that chose the first syllabus must base their routines on Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot and Quickstep. Dancers that chose the Latina syllabus must base their routines on such dances as Latina, Samba, Cha-Cha-Cha, Rumba, Paso Doble and Jive. "Vivat Russia!" is a traditional tournament of the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF). Each participant of the tournament receives rating points and takes his or her position in the world ratings based on the rank achieved. International status is the highest status available, thus couples competing at "Vivat Russia!" Tournament may potentially receive maximum possible number of points. "Vivat Russia!" is also an official rating tournament of the Dance Sport Federation of Russia. Couples that take part in this tournament receive rating points that improve their rating in Russian Federation. This allows the best couples to skip the hardest elimination rounds at the next year Russian Federation Championship based on results of the previous year. "Vivat Russia!" Tournament is considered a must for couples who wish to improve their dancing class. To improve their class a couple must gain at least two rating points at the tournament. "Glory to Russia" Tournament, Russian Federation championships and contests have the same status. There is no other such tournament."Vivat Russia!" IOT is considered the world's second dancesport tournament by number of participants.