MP Fetisov called stupidity a criticism of the presence of athletes in the State Duma
Two -time Olympic champion and seven -time world champion Vyacheslav Fetisov criticized opponents of the presence of athletes in the State Duma. His words are given by RIA Novosti.
“Many begin to say:” What do athletes do in the State Duma? ” For our country, sport is state policy. Much is being done for raising children, patriotism. Who, if not athletes, should discuss, promote and protect this topic in parliament? ” – said Fetisov. He called the criticism of the work of athletes in the State Duma stupidity.
The State Duma of the eighth convocation includes a number of titled domestic athletes. Among them, in addition to Fetisov, is Irina Rodnina, the three -time Olympic figure skating champion, Olympic champion in skating sports Svetlana Zhurova, Biathlon World Champion Anton Shipulin.
Previously, the Honored Coach of the USSR in figure skating Tatyana Tarasova appreciated the work of athletes in the State Duma. According to the specialist, she does not feel her.
Source: Lenta
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