How does the distribution of National Team members change over time?

One of the things that has always intrigued me with regards to Russian gymnastics is how the various cities rise and fall in terms of national team participation.  The 'hub' of women's gymnastics is centered around Moscow and the Western part of the country, whereas the 'hub' for the men's team is located in Siberia.  Below is a graphical representation of this distribution over time, using all known team members and the years they were active.  Click on the icon to see the names of the team members (only available in Russian at this time).

Envelope: 2013 National Team Members
Blue: 2012 National Team Members
Red: 2011 National Team Members
Green: 2010 National Team Members
Light Blue: 2009 National Team Members
Yellow: 2008 National Team Members
Purple: 2007 National Team Members
Pink: 2006 National Team Members
Blue Pushpin: 2005 National Team Members
Red Pushpin: 2004 National Team Members
Green Pushpin: 2003 National Team Members
Light Blue Pushpin: 2002 National Team Members
Yellow Pushpin: 2001 National Team Members
Purple Pushpin: 2000 National Team Members
Pink Pushpin: prior to 2000 National Team Members

Women's National Team over the years





Men's National Team over the years



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