 Originated in 1925-26 as several physical culture groups by small producers' artels as an all-union physical culture and sports society it was established on April 19, 1935 on the resolution of the Soviet government when its statute was approved by the All-Union Council of Physical Culture.In 1936 Spartak organized and successfully conducted a sports parade at the Moscow's Red Square.In 1987 Spartak was abolished and all its assets were transferred back to trade unions.