Champions of terror

Considered one of the world's most popular athletes, he is the advertising "face" of such global sports brands as Gatorade, Bauer, Nike, an ambassador for Johnson's, and the owner of his own clothing line, A8, which was developed in collaboration with Reebok.
He topped the Forbes ranking of all players in the National Hockey League (NHL).
He lives in his own home in McLean, Virginia, and also owns apartments in Miami, Florida (USA).
He is a well-known supporter and close associate of putin, in particular, he receives personal gifts from the president.
Using his popularity, he makes a significant contribution to strengthening putin's dictatorship and spreading Kremlin propaganda narratives, emphasizing that his home is russia and putin is its president.
He posted a photo of himself with putin on his private Instagram account profile photo.
He founded and finances the putin's Team social movement.
Ovechkin uses his status as a star international athlete to support putin in the international arena, in particular in 2018-2019 by trying to enter Donald Trump's environment.
In June 2023, he received a letter of appreciation from putin "for his labor achievements and many years of conscientious work."
In 2015, he visited the temporarily occupied Crimea.

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.

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.

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.

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".

Takes direct part in the war against Ukraine as part of one of the units of the russian armed forces.
Publicly calls for military service under contract on his official account on the social network VK, and provides information support to the military formation of the PMC "Yastreb".
He publicly supported the russian invasion of Ukraine and repeatedly expressed support for the so-called "SMO", "LPR" and "DPR".
He regularly raises funds for the needs of the russian armed forces, in particular for the purchase of UAVs and electronic warfare equipment.
He served his military service in 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 stated that he is proud to be under Ukraine's sanctions.

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.

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.

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.

Participant in the 2023 CIS Games in Minsk, Belarus.
She is a member of the russian national rhythmic gymnastics team, in 2024 she announced that she was retiring from sports due to the inability to participate in international competitions.
On March 18, 2022, at the Luzhniki Stadium, together with her sister Dina Averina, she performed at a concert rally in honor of the anniversary of the annexation of Crimea by russia called "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, Arina Averina was awarded the medal of the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, II degree, for her participation in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
The Averina sisters head the expert council on sports in the Youth Parliament of 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.

Participant of the FINA Artistic Swimming World Series in 2022. Participant of the Friendship Games in 2022 in Kazan (russia). Participant of the BRICS Sports Games in 2024 in Kazan (russia).
He is a member of the russian national team.
He publicly criticized the decision to ban russian athletes from international competitions, called foreign athletes who support the removal of russians from international competitions as hypocrites, and accused the International Olympic Committee of bias, and the Ukrainian national team of the political undertones of its performance at the World Aquatics Championship in Budapest (Hungary) in 2022.
Spreads "patriotic" propaganda posts on the VK social network, and also uses soviet military symbols in his performance.

Chechen sports functionary and entrepreneur closely linked to the clan of Ramzan Kadyrov, the head of the Chechen Republic and a close associate of putin.
Since 2020, he has been head of the Moscow branch of the professional sports club "Akhmat", owned by Kadyrov and used to train fighters for the war against Ukraine. The president of the Akhmat club is Abuzeid Vismuradov, Kadyrov's childhood friend and personal security guard, as well as the head of SOBR Akhmat (a Rosgvardia unit involved in the war against Ukraine).
Alash Dadashov is probably the son of Aslambek Dadashov - a former aide to deputy and Kadyrov's right-hand man Adam Delimkhanov.
Since 2023, he has become a co-owner of two companies in temporarily occupied Mariupol, specifically the Ilyich Mariupol Iron and Steel Works, which is one of Ukraine's largest industrial iron and steel producers.
In early March 2022, during the first days of the russian army's invasion of Ukraine, Dadashov published on his web page a photo with Rosgvardiya fighters from the Chechen town of Argun with the caption "We are in the KRA (Kadyrov Ramzan Akhmatovich) team".