Champions of terror

Russia uses sport as a tool of propaganda and to circumvent sanctions
Total number:
251
Individuals
Updated: 20.07.2026
The participation of russian athletes in international competitions is a means of whitewashing russia`s reputation (sportwashing), spreading disinformation, justifying and legitimizing aggression against Ukraine among foreign audiences and demonstrating russia`s continued presence in the civilized world
Russian officials in international sports committees and federations remain a russian lobby and an element of strategic influence outside russia, providing ways to establish international relations and cooperation bypassing sanctions
What needs to be done:
Sport should symbolize peace again
 
 
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AGAPITOV Maxim Oktyabrinovich
AGAPITOV Maxim Oktyabrinovich
russian weightlifter, world champion, honored master of sports of russia in weightlifting, former President of the russian Weightlifting Federation (until November 10, 2024), member of the executive committee of the All-russian Association of Summer Olympic Sports, First Vice-President of the European Weightlifting Federation (EWF), Member of the Executive Committee of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF)
He supports putin's policies and russia's war against Ukraine by spreading kremlin propaganda narratives. In particular, he posted a video on his Instagram account with putin at a concert rally held in March 2022 in honor of the anniversary of russia's annexation of Crimea, titled "For peace without nazism! For russia! For the president".
As a functionary of international sports federations, he lobbies for the interests of russian athletes in the international sports arena. In particular, he criticizes the requirements for russian athletes to condemn hostilities against Ukraine in order to be admitted to international competitions and calls such restrictions humiliating and discriminatory, and accuses international federations of politicizing sports.
In addition, in 2023, Agapitov, as the head of the FTAR, proposed to the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) an alternative version of the declaration for the admission of russian athletes, which consists in the absence of any political distinctions between athletes.
He publicly expressed his views on the obligation of athletes and all citizens of the russian federation "to fulfill their duty honestly when they receive a call-up to the army".
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PROVODNIKOV Ruslan Mikhailovich
PROVODNIKOV Ruslan Mikhailovich
russian professional boxer, WBO world champion, master of sports of russia in boxing, Deputy of the Duma of the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug-Ugra from the United russia faction, Member of the Committee on Finance, Taxes and Budget, Deputy Chairman of the Assembly of Indigenous Minorities of the North, Member of the Board of Trustees of the Boxing Federation of Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug - Yugra
Russian politician and sports figure.
He led the russian national team in the Pravda Boxing league boxing tournament, which included a match between russia and Argentina, and took part in the Professional Boxing Night with athletes from Belarus, Tajikistan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in May 2024, as well as in the mass sports and fitness project "Follow Me" as part of the international boxing tournament "Eurasian Cup Dauria" in August 2024.
In 2022, he declared his readiness to fight against Ukraine, emphasizing that this is the only way to prove his love for his homeland.
He is a member of the putin Team movement, which supports putin in the presidential election.
He works closely with the Northern Landing community, one of the activities of which is to support russian soldiers in the so-called "SMO" zone, provide them with the necessary resources and systematically raise funds for the needs of the russian armed forces.
It cooperates with the occupation authorities of the so-called "LPR" within the framework of the Donbas integration program into russia with the support of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth of the russian federation. As part of the program, athletes of the Boxing Federation of the so-called "LPR" take part in the annual interregional boxing tournament "Ruslan Provodnikov Cup".
In February 2023, he visited the temporarily occupied Luhansk region of Ukraine as an honored guest of sports events of the so-called "LPR".
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SMITH Dmitry Vyacheslavovich
SMITH Dmitry Vyacheslavovich
one of the first Russian cyber sportsmen, Co-founder and President of the russian Computer Sports Federation, organizer and chief judge of the World Cyber Games cyber sports tournament
He represents russia in the International Esports Federation (IESF). Smith's responsibilities include strategic management of the russian Federation of Computer Sports (FCS), interaction with government authorities and partners, and supervision of national-level competitions.
Taking advantage of the regulatory unregulated position of international esports tournaments in terms of their organization, broadcasting, and financing, russia is trying to occupy the esports niche to legalize russia's presence and promote its narratives and exert influence in the international arena, including through the FCS.
The FCS has received the support of putin, who at the 2023 Eastern Economic Forum asked state-owned IT companies to pay attention to esports and support it. In return, the FCC complies with all the orders of the president of the russian federation, in particular, it monitors information in video games for compliance with the laws of the russian federation.
In July 2023, the FCS, under Smith's leadership, initiated the creation of special military companies for esportsmen who could join the russian armed forces as operators of UAVs and other sophisticated combat systems to participate in the war against Ukraine.
In May 2024, the FCS announced that russian esports players would not participate in the World Cup qualifiers due to the ban on using the country's flag.
The FCS under Smith's leadership operates, among other things, in the temporarily occupied Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions of Ukraine.
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ANTONYAN Emin Andranikovich
ANTONYAN Emin Andranikovich
businessman, sports functionary, Member of the Board of the International Esports Federation (IESF), General Director of Digital Invest LLC, Commercial Director for the development of corporate and government segments, member of the Board of PJSC "MegaFon", co-founder of the United Basketball Association", co-founder of OBA Mediasport LLC, Head coach of the Moskovsky basketball club, former Secretary General and former Chairman of the Board of the Federation of of Computer Sports of Russia (until January 2023)
As a member of the Board of the International Esports Federation (IESF), he is an expert in leadership in the field of IESF strategy management.
At the same time, he holds senior positions in companies affiliated with the sanctioned russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov (IKS Holding LLC, Megafon PJSC, Digital Invest LLC).
From 2018 to 2022, he headed the russian esports holding ESforce Holding as CEO, responsible for the strategic development of all organizations of the holding: the esports club Virtus.pro, tournament organizer Epic Esports Events, broadcast studio RuHub, media portal Cybersport.ru, Yota Arena complex, etc.
In 2020, he was recognized as the most influential person in CIS esports according to the joint rating of Forbes and Sports.ru.
From 2020 to November 2021, he was a member of the Board of the European Federation of Esports.
As the Chairman of the Board of the russian Computer Sports Federation (FCS), he promoted the granting of the FCS with the powers of an all-russian sports organization in the sport of computer games.
In 2023, the FCS initiated the creation of special military companies for esportsmen who would be able to join the russian armed forces as operators of UAVs and other sophisticated combat systems to participate in the war against Ukraine.
Taking advantage of the unregulated situation of international esports tournaments in terms of their organization, broadcasting, and financing, russia is trying to occupy the esports niche to legalize russia's presence and promote its narratives and influence in the international arena, including through the FCS.
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BURE Pavel Vladimirovich
BURE Pavel Vladimirovich
Soviet and russian ice hockey player, Honored Master of Sports of the USSR, Member of the CSKA Supervisory Board, Board member and curator of the Moscow Conference of the Night Hockey League, President of the International League of World Hockey Legends, Board member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), Special Representative of the russian Ice Hockey Federation for International Affairs
International russian sports official known as a friend of putin.
Since 2017, he has been a member of the putin Team movement, which supports putin in the presidential election.
He supported putin in the presidential pseudo-elections and participated in the process of his nomination for another presidential term.
Repeatedly played with putin on the same team in the Night Hockey League, a sports organization founded on putin's initiative, and declared "a great honor to play in the same triplets as the president of the largest and most powerful country in the world." In 2018, he received personal congratulations from putin on the birth of his daughter.
In 2016, he officially renounced his American citizenship and returned to russia.
He is a member of the Supervisory Board of the Central Sports Club of the russian Army (CSKA), which is subordinated to the Ministry of Defense.
CSKA regularly provides active assistance to the military and veterans of the so-called "SMO" by purchasing and delivering special equipment, FPV drones, generators and humanitarian supplies to the front, conducts military-patriotic education of children and youth, organizes and conducts sports and patriotic events and promotes international cooperation, in particular within the framework of the World War Games project.
In 2021, he was awarded the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, IV degree, "for his significant contribution to the development of physical culture and sports, many years of conscientious work."
In 2023, he was awarded the Order of Alexander Nevsky "for ensuring the successful training of athletes who achieved high sports achievements at the XXIV Olympic Winter Games in 2022 in Beijing (China)."
In the context of the suspension of russian athletes from international competitions, he said that russians should be respected.
As a member of the Council of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), he lobbies for the interests of russia in the international sports arena.
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NAUMOVA Maryana Aleksandrovna
NAUMOVA Maryana Aleksandrovna
Russian four-time world powerlifting champion, Master of Sports according to the versions of the AWPC and WDFPF powerlifting federations, International Master of Sports according to the versions of the WPC, IPA-russia powerlifting federations, TV presenter of the socio-political talk show "Vremya Pokazhet" on channel Pervyi, journalist, military correspondent, member of the Leninist Communist Youth Union of the russian federation
Actively supports putin's policies, officially endorsed his candidacy for the presidential election, and provided information support for his 2024 election campaign.
She holds the first title in the history of russian sports, "russian Elite Bench Press" in the professional women's division.
Thanks to her sporting achievements, she has gained wide popularity on the world stage and has become a social media star, earning the unofficial title of "the strongest girl on the planet."
She actively used her popularity to establish international relations, lobby for russian interests, and maintain the reputation of russian sports abroad, in particular in the North Korea, Germany, and Moldova. The media called Naumova's activities "children's diplomacy."
She publicly supports russia's war against Ukraine by spreading kremlin propaganda narratives.
Since 2014, she has been providing information and material support to the russian military and separatist armed groups, justifying russia's military aggression, covering military operations on the territory of Ukraine in favor of the russian government, glorifying russian war criminals, and actively spreading disinformation and propaganda about the war against Ukraine in accordance with the kremlin's narratives.
He cooperates with the project "People's Front. Everything for Victory" project, systematically raises funds for the needs of the russian military and supplies technical military equipment and humanitarian aid to the front.
In 2022, she completed a course for military correspondents of the Wagner PMC, a non-corporate, non-governmental military organization responsible for the collection, training, and sending of mercenaries to Ukraine.
She works as a military commissar on the federal channel Pervyi, is a presenter and correspondent of the special project "My zhivy", dedicated to the residents of the so-called DPR/LPR, as part of the socio-political talk show "Vremya Pokazhet".
He received the award "For Merit to the Republic" of the so-called "DPR" with the wording "for fruitful state and public activities, special merits in humanitarian and charitable activities, protection of human dignity and rights of citizens of the Donetsk People's Republic", and has the status of an honorary citizen of the so-called "DPR".
He regularly visits the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine as part of his reporting activities.
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ISINBAEVA Olena Gadzhievna
ISINBAEVA Olena Gadzhievna
Two-time Olympic champion in pole vault, honored master of sports of russia, European champion, three-time world outdoor champion, four-time world indoor champion, president of the Elena Isinbayeva Charitable Foundation, Member of the General Council of the All-russian Children's and Youth Military and Patriotic Public Movement "Yunarmiya", Athletics instructor at CSKA Moscow, Member of the International Olympic Committee (until August 2024)
She is known as a supporter and confidant of putin in the elections in 2012 and 2018. In 2020, she joined the working group for the development of amendments to the Constitution of the russian federation, which allowed putin to be re-elected for two more terms in 2024 and 2030.
She is a member of the public movement "putin's Team". Until July 2023 it was part of the Central Headquarters of the all-russian public and political movement "People's Front "For russia" (under the sanctions of the EU, Canada, Switzerland and Ukraine), created at the initiative of putin with the aim of "promoting russia forward with joint efforts".
In 2015, she received the military rank of major, the epaulettes were presented to her personally by the Minister of Defense of russia Serhiy Shoigu.
He is a member of the board of the "Resurrection" charity fund, founded together with the public organization of veterans of the russian Armed Forces, which fundraised for the construction of the main temple of the russian Armed Forces in the military-patriotic park of culture and recreation "Patriot".
Lives in Spain and owns real estate worth about three million dollars on the island of Tenerife.
She is the owner of the sports products brand ISNBAEVA and co-owner of the Swiss company for the sale of tobacco products and luxury alcohol Luxury Legends Sagl.
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KABAEVA Alina Maratovna
KABAEVA Alina Maratovna
Russian gymnast, Honored Master of Sports of russia, public and political figure, two-time absolute world champion, five-time absolute European champion, Olympic champion, six-time absolute champion of russia., Deputy of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the russian federation of the 5th and 6th convocations, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Media Group holding company, Head of the Board of Directors of Sport-Express CJSC, President of the International Association of Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs "Heavenly Grace"
She has personal ties to putin, is a member of his inner circle and is considered the mother of his two children.
She supported the annexation of Crimea and russia's war against Ukraine, spreading Kremlin propaganda narratives and symbols of the so-called "SMO". She is the head of the largest russian media conglomerate, National Media Group, which holds leading positions in terms of the share of TV audience of broadcast and pay TV channels.
She organizes and participates in international sports promotional events.
She has repeatedly visited the temporarily occupied Crimea.
Publicly criticizes the decision to ban russian athletes from international competitions.
In 2023, the Heavenly Grace International Association of Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs, headed by Kabaeva, held an annual international tournament with 46 athletes from 19 countries in Beijing (China). The association's athletes also take part in the annual international competition "Ojag Cup" in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Heads the Alina Kabayeva Charitable Foundation, whose projects include the annual Alina Festival and International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament. In 2023, the festival was held in Sochi (russia) with the participation of gymnasts from Belarus, Kazakhstan, China, Cuba and Uzbekistan. In addition, the Foundation, under the leadership of Kabayeva, financed the restoration of the medieval Church of St. Demetrius of Thessalonica in the temporarily occupied Feodosia (Crimea).
Also in 2023, Kabaeva supported the international rhythmic gymnastics competition "Grand Prix. Alina Kabayeva Gazprom Champions Cup" was held with the participation of athletes from Belarus, China, Israel, Armenia, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Montenegro, Kyrgyzstan, Korea, the UAE, Azerbaijan, Syria, and Slovakia.
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MONSON Jeffrey William
MONSON Jeffrey William
American and russian athlete and actor, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion, Deputy of the Krasnogorsk City District Council from the United russia party, Deputy of the State Assembly - Kurultai of the Republic of Bashkortostan of the seventh convocation, First Vice President of the Wrestling Federation of the Republic of Bashkortostan, coach of HC "Granit-Chekhov"
He actively supports russia's war against Ukraine and the annexation of Crimea, spreading the Kremlin's propaganda narratives. In his public statements, he condemns the US assistance to Ukraine, which is why he changed his citizenship to russian. In addition, declared his readiness to personally fight against Ukraine.
In 2016, he received the citizenship of the so-called "LPR". He systematically visits the so-called "DPR/LPR", provides them with financial support, and calls on everyone to participate in fundraising to "help victims of the war in eastern Ukraine". He was awarded the medal of the so-called "Ministry of Internal Affairs of the LPR" "For Assistance to the Internal Affairs Bodies".
In 2022, together with russia Today, he made a "8 Years Before" documentary about Donbas, and explained that he decided to create this film because he was "offended to see the wrong history of the conflict in the Western media."
In February 2023, he got a symbolic tattoo of the letter "Z" in support of the so-called "SMO".
In 2023, together with the State Duma deputy Alexander Valuev, he announced the filming of a joint documentary on the same topic called "Just Life".
He is one of the key figures in the putin's Team public movement and a member of the all-russian public and political movement People's Front for russia (under sanctions from the EU, Canada, Switzerland and Ukraine), created at putin's initiative to "move russia forward through joint efforts."
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BELIKOV Vitaly Alexandrovich
BELIKOV Vitaly Alexandrovich
head of the Luhansk republican branch of the Federation of Computer Sports (FCS), Head of the Department of Youth and Sports of the so-called "administration of the Sverdlovsk district of the LPR", Director of the municipal budgetary institution "Pobeda Leisure Center"
He publicly supports putin and his policies, cooperates with the occupation authorities of the so-called LPR, and is a member of the so-called LPR Youth Parliament.
The Pobeda Leisure Center under Belikov's leadership conducts systematic propaganda activities in support of the actions of the occupation regime and the so-called "SMO," including the distribution of ribbons in support of the Day of Reunification of Donbas and Novorossiya with russia, the weaving of camouflage nets for the needs of the russian armed forces, and the Letter to a Soldier campaign as part of the Everything for Victory project.
He took an active part in youth organizations of the so-called "LPR" (Luhansk Youth Association, Youth Council under the mayor of Sverdlovsk and Sverdlovsk district). He has been repeatedly awarded certificates of merit for his activity in sports, military-patriotic, cultural and trade union events. In May 2018, he was awarded the gratitude of the so-called "head of the LPR" Leonid Pasichnyk "for high professionalism, many years of fruitful work, loyalty to duty, patriotism, active participation in trade union activities in the region, and significant personal contribution to the formation and development of the Luhansk People's Republic".
In 2024, as part of the delegation of the so-called LPR, he presented the "LPR's esports experience" at the international exhibition "russia" at VDNKh.
The branch of the russian Federation of Computer Sports (FCS) in the so-called LPR, led by Belikov, holds tournaments in which cadets and police officers participate.
In July 2023, the FCS initiated the creation of special military companies for eSports players who would be able to join the russian armed forces as operators of UAVs and other sophisticated combat systems to participate in the war against Ukraine.
Taking advantage of the regulatory unregulated position of international esports tournaments in terms of their organization, broadcasting, and financing, russia is trying to occupy the esports niche to legalize russia's presence and promote its narratives and exert influence in the international arena, including through the FCS.
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VOLKOV Alexander Olegovich
VOLKOV Alexander Olegovich
Head of the regional branch of the Russian Federation of Computer Sports (FKS) of the so-called "DPR"
The regional branch of the russian Federation of Computer Sports in the so-called "DPR" (FCS DPR) under Volkov's leadership closely cooperates with the All-russian socio-political movement "People's Front for russia" (under sanctions from the EU, Canada, Switzerland and Ukraine), created on putin's initiative to "move russia forward through joint efforts" and the All-russian public organization "People's Front. Youth Wing". In particular, the FCS of the DPR calls for joining the Cyber Squad, which was organized by the movement "People's Front for russia". In the description of the Cyber Squad community, it is stated that their goal is to combat russophobic statements, false information about the russian military, and calls for terrorism. Participants receive points for completing tasks, which they can then exchange for merchandise, additional tasks, and a premium Telegram subscription.
In July 2023, the FCS initiated the creation of special military companies for esportsmen who would be able to join the russian armed forces as operators of UAVs and other sophisticated combat systems to participate in the war against Ukraine.
Taking advantage of the unregulated situation of international esports tournaments in terms of their organization, broadcasting, and financing, russia is trying to occupy the esports niche to legalize russia's presence and promote its narratives and influence in the international arena, including through the FCS.
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ZYRYANOV Sergey Gennadievich
ZYRYANOV Sergey Gennadievich
Head of the Crimean Republican Branch of the Computer Sports Federation (CSF), President of the Regional Physical Culture and Sports Public Organization "Federation of Fijital Sports (Functional Digital Sports) of the Republic of Crimea"., Co-founder of the Regional Physical Culture and Sports Public Organization "Federation of Strikeball of the Republic of Crimea"., Co-founder of the Limited Liability Company "Kiberaity", President of the Regional Physical Culture and Sports Public Organization "Crimean Federation of Computer Sports"., President of the Regional Physical Culture and Sports Public Organization "Sports Programming Federation of the Republic of Crimea", Deputy Director for General Affairs of the State Unitary Enterprise of the Republic of Crimea "Chornomornaftogaz".
Russian state and sports functionary.
From June 2015 to February 2020, he held senior positions in the occupation government of Crimea (Deputy Minister of Internal Policy, Information and Communications of the Republic of Crimea - Head of the Internal Policy Department, First Deputy Minister of Internal Policy, Information and Communications of the Republic of Crimea, Minister of Internal Policy, Information and Communications of the Republic of Crimea).
Publicly supports the russian invasion of Ukraine and the annexation of Crimea. Distributes "Z"-symbols, propaganda narratives and posts in support of russia's war against Ukraine.
He supports putin and his policies, and posted a campaign post in favor of putin on the social network VK during the 2024 presidential election.
In 2014, he was awarded the medal "For the Defense of Crimea" by the occupation authorities, and in 2015, he received a letter of thanks from the so-called "Head of the Republic of Crimea".
The Federation of Sports Programming of Crimea under Zyryanov's leadership receives grants from the State Committee for Youth Policy of the Republic of Crimea to implement its projects.
In April 2022, he took part in a propaganda event - the All-russian rally "For Peace! Labor! May!", ‘For a world without Nazism!’.
The Crimean Republican Branch of the Federation of Computer Sports (FCS Crimea), led by Zyryanov, systematically supports and distributes fundraising for the needs of the russian armed forces, in particular for the purchase of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
In July 2023, the FCS initiated the creation of special military companies for eSportsmen who would be able to join the russian armed forces as operators of UAVs and other sophisticated combat systems to participate in the war against Ukraine.
Taking advantage of the regulatory unregulated position of international esports tournaments in terms of their organization, broadcasting, and financing, russia is trying to occupy the esports niche to legalize russia's presence and promote its narratives and exert influence in the international arena, including through the FCS.
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MOKHIREV Vsevolod Eduardovich
MOKHIREV Vsevolod Eduardovich
Russian kyokushinkai karate athlete, two-time champion of russia, deputy, member of the faction of the All-russian political party "United russia", deputy chairman of the specialized committee of the Legislative Duma of Khabarovsk Krai of the 8th convocation, President of the Regional Sports and Public Organization "Kyokushinkai Federation of Khabarovsk Territory", Executive Director of the Khabarovsk Territory Branch of the russian Martial Arts Union
He took direct part in the war against Ukraine in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region as a commander of an automatic grenade launcher unit as part of the Soyuz military volunteer detachment, founded in December 2022 on the basis of the russian Martial Arts Union (RSBI) from "internationally recognized masters of sports, honored masters of sports, first-class martial artists" who went to war in Ukraine.
For his service in the so-called "SMO", he was awarded the medal "For Courage" by the First Deputy Chief of Staff of the russian Presidential Administration and founder of the RSBI, Sergey Kiriyenko.
He is a participant in the special project "Time of Heroes," launched by putin's order on February 29, 2024, during an address to the Federal Assembly, which aims to train highly qualified, competent leaders from among the participants of the so-called "SMO" for further work in state and municipal authorities, as well as state-owned companies.
As a member of the Legislative Duma of the Khabarovsk Territory, he supports the so-called "participants of the SMO" and their families.
As the executive director of the Khabarovsk Krai branch of the RSBI, he helped rename two children's sports and patriotic clubs in honor of the fallen members of the so-called "SMO".
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KOKLIAEV Mikhail Viktorovich
KOKLIAEV Mikhail Viktorovich
russian weightlifter, professional boxer, 8-time champion of russia in weightlifting, master of sports international class in weightlifting, master of sport International class in powerlifting according to WPC version, referee and host of competitions, physical education teacher at the GEPI "First Moscow Gymnasium", Vice President of the Weightlifting Federation of the so-called "DPR"
Participant of the international festival of power extreme sports "Bogatyrski Games", which took place in October 2024 in Maimi (Altai Territory, russia) under the auspices of the Ministry of Sports of the russian Federation, the Federal Directorate of Sports Events, the russian Federation of Power Extreme Sports and the Republican Committee for Physical Culture and Sports. More than 100 athletes from russia, Belarus and Uzbekistan took part in the festival.
Announced its participation in the X WRPF/WEPF/WPFP/WAF/WSF-2024 World Championships іn November 2024 in Moscow, with the participation of athletes from 40 countries.
Openly supports russia's war against Ukraine. He regularly visits the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. In particular, in 2018, he participated in the Power Extreme Festival in the temporarily occupied Sevastopol, which was held in honor of russia's Day. As the vice president of the Weightlifting Federation of the so-called "DPR", he attends numerous sporting events at theTOT of Donetsk region.
In 2023, Koklyaev stated that he perceived his inclusion in Ukraine's sanctions lists as a state award and an indicator that he was moving in the right direction.
He takes part in mass events aimed at supporting russian aggression against Ukraine. In particular, in September 2024, he took part in the Z86 Military Sports Games dedicated to the fighters of the so-called "SMO".
He is an ambassador of the All-russian public movement for the promotion of patriotic and sports education of citizens "Healthy Fatherland", which operates, among other things, in the TOT of Ukraine.
He is a member of the organizing committee of the National Award of the Charitable Foundation "SMOYIM", which is engaged in assistance in the rehabilitation and adaptation of the injured soldiers of the so-called "SMO". The SMOYIM National Prize awards cash certificates ranging from 100 to 500 thousand rubles to russian servicemen who have distinguished themselves in combat, as well as to home front activists who help the military. As part of his activities within the foundation, Koklyaev organizes fundraisers for the needs of russian servicemen.
He is an ambassador of the russian brand Velikoross, which is aimed at actively supporting the so-called "russian world" and russia's war against Ukraine. Among the brand's products are the commemorative badge "For Contribution to the Victory over Ukrainian Nazism" and the gift set "SVOIH ne brosayem!"
In 2009, he became a law enforcement officer in one of the special forces.
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SAMURGASHEV Vartores Vartoresovich
SAMURGASHEV Vartores Vartoresovich
Russian Greco-Roman wrestler, two-time world and European champion, Olympic champion, six-time champion of russia, honored master of sports of russia, Deputy of the Legislative Assembly of the Rostov region of the 5th convocation, member of the United russia faction, Deputy Chairman of the Rostov Region Legislative Assembly Committee on Cooperation with Public Associations, Youth Policy, Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism, Chairman of the Regional Branch of the All-russian School Sports Federation in the Rostov region, Chairman of the Rostov Regional Branch of the Public State Physical Culture and Sports Association "Youth of Russia", President of the Rostov Regional Public Organization "Sport Wrestling Federation", Director of the State Budgetary Institution of Additional Education of Rostov region "Sports School of Olympic Reserve "Olympic Training Center №1"
He openly supports russia's war against Ukraine and the annexation of Crimea.
He holds the rank of major in the russian armed forces.
He is a coach of the freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling team of the Central Sports Club of the russian Army (CSKA), which is subordinated to the Ministry of Defense of the russian federation.
CSKA provides active assistance to the military and veterans of the so-called "SMO" by purchasing and delivering special equipment, FPV drones, generators and humanitarian supplies to the frontline, conducts military-patriotic education of children and youth, organizes and conducts sports and patriotic events and promotes international cooperation, in particular within the framework of the World War Games project.
He has publicly expressed support for putin and the actions of the russian occupation army and called on russians to unite around putin.
Participates in sports and military propaganda events aimed at supporting the russian military. In particular, in May 2024, as part of the plan for mentors to visit pre-university educational institutions of the Ministry of Defense, he visited the Krasnodar Presidential Cadet School, and in September 2024, he took part in a meeting with participants of the V Cup "Defenders of the Fatherland" - a sports tournament for veterans of the war against Ukraine and joined the working group on creating conditions for the training process of the so-called "participants of the SMO".
He supports fundraising for the needs of the russian armed forces and provides them with information support on social media.
He has repeatedly visited the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
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AVERINA Dina Alekseevna
AVERINA Dina Alekseevna
russian rhythmic gymnast, 18-time world champion, four-time absolute world champion, 10-time European champion, three-time absolute champion of russia, honored master of sports, co-chairman of the Association of student sports clubs of russia
She is a member of the russian national rhythmic gymnastics team. In 2024, she announced that she would stop her sports career due to the inability to participate in international competitions.
On March 18, 2022, she and her sister Arina Averina performed at the Luzhniki Stadium at a concert rally in honor of the anniversary of russia's annexation of Crimea, entitled "For Peace without Nazism! For russia! For the President". The sisters were wearing jackets with the letter "Z" made of ribbons in the colors of the russian flag, a symbol of the russian invasion of Ukraine.
Represented by the Central Sports Club of the russian Army (CSKA), which is subordinated to the russian Ministry of Defense.
CSKA provides active assistance to the military and veterans of the so-called "SMO" by purchasing and delivering special equipment, FPV drones, generators and humanitarian supplies to the front, conducts military-patriotic education of children and youth, organizes and conducts sports and patriotic events and promotes international cooperation, in particular within the framework of the World War Games project.
In May 2024, the Averina sisters attended putin's inauguration ceremony.
In 2019, the Averina sisters received personal congratulations from putin on their victory at the World Cup in Baku.

The Averina sisters have received public support from putin, who has spoken out about the bias of judges who allegedly underestimated the Averinas' scores at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and called for the competition records to be made public.
In 2021, Dina Averina was personally awarded the Order of Friendship by putin for her participation in the 2020 Olympic Games.
The Averina sisters head the expert council on sports in the Youth Parliament at the State Duma of the russian federation, and in 2023 they launched the Arina and Dina Averina Cup All-russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Competition in Nizhny Novgorod.
The Association of Student Sports Clubs of russia, co-chaired by Dina Averina, holds its events, including in the occupied Crimea.
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