Since 2001 in the city of Rostov-on-Don, the international tournament in Greco-Roman wrestling on the "Prizes Samurgashev Brothers", the only junior tournament in Russia, included in the calendar of the International Federation of the combined styles of fighting. It is attended by representatives of the near and far abroad. The tournament was a big bright sports event for the residents of the city of Rostov-on-Don and the Rostov region, this show of strength, agility, beauty. In 2002, at the initiative of Samurgashev Rafael Varteresovich was created by the state educational institution of additional education of children "Regional specialized school of Olympic reserve number 35". Active contribution Samurgashev Rafael Varteresovich the development of the material base of schools, creation of favorable conditions for the training process have been highly appreciated by the Ministry of Sports of the Rostov region. In 2005 the school was renamed the State educational institution of additional education for children "Regional specialized school of Olympic reserve number 35 named Samurgashev Brothers." In 2008 Samurgashev Rafael Varteresovich was appointed director. Samurgashev Rafael Varteresovich successfully put into practice the idea of the development of youth sports in the Rostov region. In all areas of the city of Rostov-on-Don are working successfully in wrestling schools. Branch offices in Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling in urban and rural areas of the region: Azov, Aksay, Bataisk, Volgodonsk, Salsk, Taganrog, Zernogradsky, Myasnikovsky, Neklinovsky proletarian and Sal areas. For his contribution to the development of the Greco-Roman wrestling Samurgashev Rafael Varteresovich awarded a gold and silver medal of the International Federation of the combined styles of fighting. During the period of his leadership sports federations Rostov region took the leading position in the sport, "Greco-Roman wrestling." Every year, at least 20 athletes are part of the field of Russian national team in Greco-Roman wrestling. Rafael Varteresovich President of the Interregional Association of Public Unions Wrestling Southern Federal District, vice president of the Wrestling Federation of Rostov region. Rafael Samurgashev is the president of the Russian Wrestling Federation. Rafael is the older brother of Greco-Roman wrestling Olympic Champion Varteres Samurgashev.