Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko has promised to continue the practice of naturalization athletes.
The Minister said that the practice of providing Russian citizenship to foreigners will be point, reports R-Sport. " " I must rely on its own staff And resources. It is clear that today we need to win. And in those species where we do not have as long as traditions, it is possible to attract foreign coaches And athletes, " said Vitaly Mutko. Recall that recently a large number of Ukrainian athletes the highest level expressed his desire to play for the Russian Federation. Remember, at the Olympics in Sochi naturalized citizens of foreign countries brought Russia six medals, five of which were gold. Short-tremist Korean origin Viktor Ahn won 3 gold And one bronze medal, and American snowboarder Vic Wilde sevaevich two gold awards.

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