| 1990 Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships | |
|---|---|
| Location |  Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Start date | 01 November 1990 |
| End date | 4 November 1990 |
The 1990 Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships is the 7th edition of the Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships, which took place from 1 to 4 November 1990 in Gothenburg, Sweden. [1]
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Soviet Union (URS) | 8 | 3 | 2 | 13 |
| 2 |  Bulgaria (BUL) | 4 | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| 3 |  Spain (ESP) | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 4 |  Italy (ITA) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 Romania (ROU) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals (5 entries) | 12 | 7 | 11 | 30 | |
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