Mihail Degtariov

Mihail Degtariov is a prominent Russian politician and the Minister of Sports of Russia, known for his role in overseeing the country's sports initiatives and policies. He has been involved in various aspects of sports administration and has expressed gratitude towards sports figures for their contributions to Russian athletics. Recently, he publicly thanked Irina Viner for her long service to rhythmic gymnastics following her resignation amid reported conflicts within the sport.