Not every person from childhood knows for sure which field of activity he will devote himself to when he grows up. And even if he knows, there is no guarantee that his preferences and desires will not change in the future.
Therefore, it makes no sense to promise, beat yourself in the chest and shout: "I never ...". Life is smarter, so it will show who is what. And, as it turns out, many Russian celebrities are also very excited about workdays devoted to politics.
10. Alexander Karelin
Alexander Alexandrovich Karelin is the national pride of the Soviet Union and the Russian Federation. Classic or Greco-Roman style wrestler.
He began to engage in sports at the age of 13, when his height and weight were already 178 cm and 78 kg, respectively.
At the Electrotechnical Institute in the city of Novosibirsk there was a section of classical wrestling, where Alexander signed up in 1981. And so began his sports career.
In 2001, Karelin joined the Supreme Council of the United Russia party. He is also a deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, and is involved in health and sports.
9. Irina Rodnina
Not only Alexander Karelin came to politics from sports. The Soviet figure skater and three-time Olympic champion Irina Konstantinovna Rodnina also acted.
Irina’s health in childhood was very poor: she suffered from pneumonia for eleven times. The doctor said she should do more exercise.
Parents decided that physical exercises should not be “anyhow” and sent their daughter to the figure skating section. According to the expert, Irina Rodnina became the most successful skater in the history of pair skating.
The figure skater put forward her candidacy to the State Duma twice in the early 2000s, but both times unsuccessfully. Fortune smiled at her only in 2007. Irina supported the law on raising the retirement age.
8. Vyacheslav Fetisov
Another major figure in Russian sports, which has entered politics. Since childhood, Vyacheslav Aleksandrovich was fond of hockey and actively played it with his yard friends.
Professionalism in the game began to develop in it from the age of 12, when he got to CSKA, and coach Yuri Alexandrovich Chabarin took up his training.
From the age of 18, Vyacheslav already played in the youth team. He is so good at his job that during his career he was able to earn absolutely all the top titles available to an athlete in world hockey, for example, the Olympic Order, the winner of the NHL regular championship, and the Stanley Cup holder.
In April 2002, Fetisov became chairman of the State Committee of the Russian Federation for Physical Culture and Sports. Since then, his ranks have only grown.
7. Oksana Fedorova
Unexpected top member, isn't it? Many residents of the Russian Federation know Oksana Fedorova only as the TV presenter of the Good Night, Kids program and the winner of beauty contests.
But the biography of Oksana Gennadyevna is actually much brighter and more interesting. Few people know that by training a girl is a lawyer. In addition, Oksana is actively involved in charity work.
In 2003, Fedorova was included in the top five of the federal list of the Russian Party of Life. In May, three years later, Oksana became a partner of the UN Children's Fund in Russia.
6. Svetlana Khorkina
And again in the top athletes. In her family, Svetlana is not the only athlete. Svetlana herself fell into the bright and difficult world of sports thanks to her mother, who brought her four-year-old daughter to the Spartak Sports Palace in the gymnastics section to strengthen the health of little Sveta.
Already at the age of 11, the young athlete performed at the All-Union tournament. After him, Svetlana was accepted into the youth team of the USSR. In 1992, the girl entered the Russian national gymnastics team.
In 2003, Khorkina joined the United Russia party, and a year later decided to permanently leave the sport. In the same year she received the title of Vice President of the Federation of Gymnastics in Russia.
5. Mikhail Evdokimov
At one time, Mikhail Sergeyevich was known throughout Russia, and his expressive face was familiar to many residents of the large and mighty power of the Russian Federation.
Mikhail was not only a terrific comedian and parodist, but also a participant in the political events of his homeland. As Mikhail himself later told, plans to enter politics have ripened in him since 1995.
Only in 2004 did he inform everyone that he planned to run for the post of head of the Altai Territory administration. Despite fierce competition, Mikhail Evdokimov won and took over as governor. The media dubbed his victory "Schwarzenegger syndrome."
4. Maria Kozhevnikova
Maria Alexandrovna is actually not as simple as it seems. Do not fall for the spell of her sweet face. And no, the young actress is interesting not only because she starred for five seasons in the TV series "Univer".
Firstly, Maria has already managed to appear in many significant projects, for example, in “Treasures of O.K.”, “Battalion” and “Sobibor”. Secondly, in 2011, the actress joined the "Young Guard of United Russia." She also works in charity and orphanages.
3. Bogdan Mortar
Bogdan Silvestrovich is one of the most remarkable Soviet and Ukrainian actors. Behind his shoulders is a great legacy, which is not surprising, because the artist has been performing since 1961.
Among other things, Stupka held a rather big post from 1991 to 2001. He served as Minister of Culture and Arts of Ukraine.
2. Elena Drapeko
Elena G., like other members of the top, decided to contribute not only to the work, but also to the political activities of her country.
Political activity began for her in 1992-1993, when she began to occupy the post of chairman of the Committee on Culture and Tourism of the City Hall of St. Petersburg.
Since 2007, Elena G. has been a member of the deputies of the State Duma of the fifth convocation from the Just Russia party.
1. Alina Kabaeva
This top is also completed by a well-known athlete throughout Russia, namely Alina Maratovna Kabaeva. In 2004, she became the Olympic champion in individual all-around.
In early 2001, the girl became a member of the Supreme Council of the United Russia party. In 2005, Alina became one of the deputies of the State Duma of the fifth convocation.