Victor Lissitzky, a two-time winner of the Olympic games: when the "The Russian Olympians Foundation" appeared, we breathed easier.
Executive Director of the "The Russian Olympians Foundation" Alexander Katushev awarded 15 grant recipients of the Fund, for programs to support veterans and youth sports school of Olympic reserve, commemorative medals for «XXII Olympic Winter Games and XI Paralympic Winter Games 2014 in Sochi." About the cooperation with the Fund OLYMPIANS.RU discussed Victor Lissitzky - five-time Olympic medalist in gymnastics.
- Without the "The Russian Olympians Foundation" we, the veterans, would have no life. - I performed at a professional level in the years 1956-1972. And after my sports career, I did not have any support. And when 10 years ago the Fund began, we breathed easier. Life became cheerful. It is also important that the Fund supports not only veterans, but also the younger generation. And I'm not just talking about professional sports. The schools should have good gyms for children. I wish that young people would work with the veterans. Many young people are interested in alcohol and drugs. But attracting people to sports will solve this problem. They would not have time to waste, who knows where.
