Svetlana Zhurova

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Svetlana Zhurova is a Russian government official and politician, serving as the First Deputy Chair of the Committee on International Affairs of the State Duma. She is an Olympic champion in speed skating and has publicly commented on international sports politics, including the return of Russian athletes to global competitions, conditions for Russian participation in events, and geopolitical issues involving Ukraine, Japan, and the United States. Her statements often reflect a critical stance toward Western policies and emphasize national sovereignty and athlete safety.

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Zhurova stepped in for Plushchenko after criticism of his academy's grant application — Вечерняя Москва
Zhurova called Zelensky's condition for stopping strikes on oil plants strange — Вести
In the State Duma, Zelensky's condition for stopping strikes on oil plants was called strange — Вечерняя Москва
"Shoot themselves in the foot": Zhurova on the cessation of funding for federations — Вести
Deputy Zhurova called on the EU to come to its senses and not hinder the admission of Russians to sports — Вести
Complete lawlessness: Zhurova outraged by visa denial for gymnasts — Вести
Allowance of figure skaters from the Russian Federation increased the level of competition, says Zhurava — Вести
Deputy Zhurova explained why the State Duma needs athletes — Вести
Svetlana Zhurava stated that athletes are needed in the State Duma — Вечерняя Москва
Zhurova spoke about athletes' work in parliament — Вести
Valuyev, Zhuravleva, Fetisov and Rodnina enter new State Duma composition — Вечерняя Москва
Kremlin does not comment on situation surrounding Ovechkin's participation in pre-election video — Вести
Zhurova assured that Ovechkin will not have problems due to filming in the ER video — Вести
Deputy Zhurova commented on ISU's refusal to grant Valeyeva neutral status — Вести
Duma named condition for organizing meeting of Kanye West and Vladimir Putin - SPB Newspaper - St. Petersburg news — Gazeta.SPb
Zhurova says there is no point in organizing joint robot and human runs — Вести
Zhurova assessed the performance of Russian gymnasts at World and European Championships — Вести
Deputy explained why the US is interested in returning Russian athletes — Вести
Zhurova told why Japan increased support for Ukraine — Вести
Zhurova assessed the chances of holding the European Swimming Championship in Kazan — Вести