Biography
The name of Svetlana Zhurova is put on a par with the name of the famous compatriot Lydia Skoblikova. No one in speed skating has yet managed to break the record of the last Olympic champion for the number of titles, and Lydia has six of them.
Athlete Svetlana Zhurova (“Instagram”)
Svetlana participated in 4 Olympics and took gold only once, but given the general situation in this discipline, it is all the more valuable. It is clear why such a purposeful, bright and positive woman was chosen as the ambassador of the Olympic Games in Sochi, and, as the media wrote, “God himself ordered” to become a parliamentarian.
Childhood and youth
Svetlana Sergeevna Zhurova was born in the village of Pavlovo-on-Neva, Leningrad Region. Soon the family moved to Kirovsk, where Svetlana spent her school years. From a young age, Zhurova showed great interest in sports, so her parents took the girl to the gymnastics section. But due to a sprained ligament, Svetlana was forced to leave this sport. The girl didn’t want to quit sports completely, so she soon signed up for the speed skating section. Zhurova really liked figure skating, but it was not available at the Kirov sports school.
Svetlana Zhurova in childhood and now (“Instagram”)
Accustomed to giving all her best in all her endeavors, Svetlana soon achieved success. The athlete’s first coach, Yuri Novikov, noted the considerable achievements of the young speed skater and after 2 years of training, he was convinced that he had before him a very promising athlete who would be able to reach the top in the sport.
And so it happened. Svetlana conquered her first peak at the age of 12. She managed to win the championship among her peers at a competition in Leningrad. The girl was immediately accepted into the Olympic reserve school.
Svetlana Zhurova in her youth (“Instagram”)
After graduating from college, Zhurova wanted to get a medical education and tried her luck at the corresponding university, the Faculty of Pediatrics, but did not pass the competition. At the age of 21, the girl became a student at the Russian State Academy of Physical Culture, from which she graduated with honors in 1999. The athlete got a job as an instructor at the USSR State Sports Committee. And the very next year, the purposeful Zhurova received a second diploma, having graduated from the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation (specialty - state regulation of a market economy).
Sport
The sports biography of Svetlana Zhurova dates back to 1988. This year the athlete was accepted into the Russian and USSR national teams. For the next 18 years, Zhurova has been the constant leader in speed skating. For many years she was one of the top three speed skaters in the world in sprint all-around.
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Svetlana's perseverance and willpower are becoming almost a legend. It is known that in 2003, a year after the birth of her son, she managed to regain her former athletic form and continued her brilliant ascent to the sports Olympus. Critics consider some of Zhurova's performances unique. For example, in 1996, Svetlana managed to win the World Cup with six barely healed scars on her leg.
In 2006, the athlete became the absolute champion in sprint all-around at the World Championships in Holland. And less than a month later, Svetlana Zhurova won the Olympics in Turin.
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Svetlana Zhurova with Olympic champions Alexander Zubkov, Vyacheslav Fetisov and Evgeni Plushenko
Since 1995, Zhurova worked as a junior inspector of the regime and security department in pre-trial detention center No. 4 of the Federal Penitentiary Service of the Leningrad Region. At the competition, she competed for the internal service of the Federal Penitentiary Service of the Russian Federation. In 2001, she rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel of the internal service.
Policy
An active life position led the speed skater to public service. In March 2007, Svetlana Zhurova, who had completed her sports career at that time, was elected to the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg from United Russia. Deputy Zhurova headed the standing commission on culture, sports, physical culture and youth policy.
In December 2007, Svetlana Sergeevna became a deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation of the 5th convocation. She is entrusted with the post of Deputy Chairman of the State Duma.
Politician Svetlana Zhurova (Instagram)
In 2012, Svetlana Zhurova entered the State Duma of the 6th convocation in the seat vacated by deputy Ramazan Abdulatipov. Since the summer of 2013, she received the position of first deputy chairman of the Committee on International Affairs. In United Russia, from which a woman ran, she was elected a member of the Supreme Council of the party.
Despite the serious “male” positions and responsibilities, Svetlana Zhurova is one of the most open and pleasant officials to communicate with. She rarely refuses journalists who want to interview her, and often appears in various television projects. Zhurova could be seen in the programs “While Everyone is Home,” “Success Stories,” “Good Jokes” and many others.
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Svetlana Zhurova and Yulia Samoilova
Svetlana Sergeevna’s name was on the sanctions list for her position on the annexation of the Crimean Peninsula to the Russian Federation. Since December 2014, State Duma deputy cannot visit Canada, and since 2018 – Azerbaijan. In 2012, Svetlana Zhurova hosted a radio program on Ekho Moskvy, speaking as a sports commentator.
Zhurova, Svetlana Sergeevna
Born on January 7, 1972 in the village. Pavlovo-on-Neva (Kirov district, Leningrad region) in the family of Sergei Mikhailovich and Vera Anatolyevna Zhurov.
In 1999, she graduated with honors from the Russian State Academy of Physical Culture (now the Russian State University of Physical Culture, Sports, Youth and Tourism), receiving the qualification “Master of Physical Culture, Higher School Teacher.” In 2010, she graduated from the Russian Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation (specialty - "national economics", specialization - "state regulation of market economy").
Sports career Started speed skating in the mountain section. Kirovsk (Leningrad region), continued them in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) at a sports boarding school, and then at the Olympic Reserve School No. 2 (coach - Yuri Novikov). In 1984 she won the Leningrad championship among junior girls. Since 1988, she competed for the Soviet Union national team, specializing in sprint distances. Since 1990, she trained under the guidance of Vladimir Filippov. She represented the Dynamo sports society. In March 1991, she became the champion of the USSR at a distance of 500 m. She is a five-time champion of Russia in speed skating in the sprint all-around (1997, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005), four-time champion at a distance of 500 m (1997, 2000, 2002, 2006) , double - at a distance of 1000 m (2002, 2006). In March 1996, in Hamar (Norway), she became the world champion in speed skating at individual distances, showing a result of 1.19.30 minutes in the sum of two attempts at 500 m. In January 2006, in Heerenveen (Netherlands), she became the world champion in speed skating in the sprint all-around. In February 2006, having shown a result of 1.16.57 minutes in the sum of two attempts, she became the champion of the XX Olympic Winter Games in Turin (Italy) at a distance of 500 m. In the same year she became the ambassador of the Sochi (Krasnodar Territory) application for the right hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics. In 2007, she ended her sports career and focused on political activities. Service in the justice authorities, career as a politician and sports functionary From 1995 to 2007, she served in the Main Directorate of the Federal Penitentiary Service for St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region (junior inspector of the regime and security department, private internal service in pretrial detention center No. 4 , later an instructor in the professional training department of the Convoy Administration). From March 2006 to May 2010, she was a member of the athletes' commission of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC). In March 2007, she became a deputy of the Legislative Assembly of the Leningrad Region. from the political party "United Russia" (ran at number two on the regional party list). In the Legislative Assembly she headed the standing commission on culture, sports, physical culture and youth policy. His powers were terminated early due to his election to the State Duma of the Russian Federation. On December 2, 2007, she was elected to the State Duma of the Russian Federation of the fifth convocation (she ran as part of the federal list of candidates of the United Russia party, regional group No. 51, Leningrad region). Joined the United Russia faction. On December 24, 2007, she took the position of Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Boris Gryzlov (United Russia). She was a member of the Committee on Family, Women and Children. From August 2010 to May 2014, she was a member of the executive committee of the ROC. Since January 2011 - member of the public Council for the Promotion of OCD. In December 2011, she ran for the State Duma of the Russian Federation of the sixth convocation as part of the list of candidates of United Russia (third number in regional group No. 49 for the Leningrad region), but according to the results of the distribution of mandates, she did not get into the lower house of parliament. On March 4, 2012, she was elected to the Kirov City Duma of the 5th convocation in a single electoral district as part of the list of candidates from United Russia (on a non-permanent basis). From March 16, 2012 to March 27, 2013 – member of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation from the executive body of the Kirov region. She was a member of the supreme council of the United Russia political party. Since March 13, 2013, she has been a deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation of the sixth convocation (on March 6, she was given the vacant mandate of Ramazan Abdulatipov, appointed acting head of the Republic of Dagestan). She joined the United Russia faction and became a member of the Committee on Nationalities Affairs. In June 2013, she was appointed first deputy chairman of the Committee on International Affairs of Alexei Pushkov (United Russia). In June 2013, she was elected mayor of the mountainous Olympic village of Sochi, and until the end of the XXII Winter Olympics in February 2014, she contributed to ensuring communication between the organizers and actors of the Games. In September 2014 it was included in the sanctions lists of the European Union, and on December 20, 2014 - in the sanctions lists of Canada. She connected these measures with her own participation in organizing the Olympic Games in Sochi. On September 18, 2020, she was elected to the State Duma of the Russian Federation of the VII convocation as part of the list of candidates nominated by the political party “United Russia” (second number of regional group No. 18, Republic of Karelia, Leningrad and Murmansk regions). Joined the United Russia faction. Since October 5, 2020 - First Deputy Head of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs Leonid Slutsky (LDPR). In October 2020, she became a “TRP Ambassador” (this project is being implemented as part of the activities of the All-Russian Physical Culture and Sports Complex “Ready for Labor and Defense” and is aimed at popularizing physical culture, sports and a healthy lifestyle among the population).
He is a member of the interdepartmental commission for the development of physical culture, mass sports and traditional types of physical activity and the interdepartmental control commission of the Council under the President of the Russian Federation for the development of physical culture and sports. Honorary President of the Russian Golf Association (since 2011). Vice-President of the Russian Skating Union (since 2014). He is a member of the boards of trustees of the Russian International Olympic University and the Children's Destinies charitable foundation for caring for children. Chairman of the supervisory board of the all-Russian physical culture and sports public organization “Russian Association of Sports Facilities”.
Income The total amount of declared income for 2020 was 5 million 197 thousand rubles. The total amount of declared income for 2020 amounted to 5 million 579 thousand rubles. The total amount of declared income for 2020 amounted to 5 million 247 thousand rubles. The total amount of declared income for 2020 amounted to 5 million 466 thousand rubles.
Titles, awards He has the rank of lieutenant colonel of the internal service of the Federal Penitentiary Service.
Honored Master of Sports of Russia (1996). Awarded the Order of Honor (2010). He has a letter of gratitude from the President of the Russian Federation (2007, 2008), a Certificate of Honor from the President of the Russian Federation (2013), as well as departmental awards: the honorary badge “For Merit in Sports” of the 1st degree of the All-Russian Physical Culture and Sports Society “Dynamo”, the honorary badge “For Honesty and Integrity” and the medal “For Service”, III degree, of the Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN), etc.
Family From 2001 to 2013, she was married to tennis player Artem Chernenko. From this marriage he has sons Yaroslav (born 2003) and Ivan (born 2009).
Personal life
Svetlana Zhurova’s personal life began to crack long before her official divorce from tennis player Artemy Chernenko. During the divorce proceedings in 2013, Svetlana, who initiated the separation, told the court that the relationship with Chernenko ended in 2012.
Since then, the couple have not lived together. Since the parties did not present any property claims, the judge divorced the athlete from her husband in one meeting. In the marriage of Zhurova and Chernenko, two sons were born - Yaroslav and Ivan. The children remained to live with their mother.
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Svetlana Zhurova with her son and parents
In 2015, the media started talking about Svetlana’s affair with lawyer Boris Vishnyakov, the former common-law husband of actress Maria Shukshina and the father of her sons Foka and Foma. The man allegedly forced the former athlete to start a lawsuit with Artemy for the house and alimony in the amount of over 100 thousand rubles. monthly. The State Duma deputy renounced her claims after learning that Chernenko’s new family was expecting a child, and then she completely stated that she did not know what was said in court. Zhurova decided that the father himself has the right to decide how much money to allocate for the maintenance of children.
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Children of Svetlana Zhurova
An unverified account is maintained on Instagram on behalf of Svetlana. A number of sites have published photos of the skater not only in a swimsuit, but also in a very revealing topless session for a glossy magazine. According to the champion, the only purpose of these photo shoots was to show a beautiful muscular body in order to attract young people to take up speed skating.
The woman really has model parameters - height 175 cm, weight 65 kg, and, as journalists note, she “could adorn not only the pages of the tabloids, but also the world’s catwalks.” However, when Zhurova wanted to stop the publication of the photographs, the editors threatened to impose a penalty.
Where did Maria Shvetsova’s husband, Lugansky, go in the series “Secrets of the Investigation”
In the 16th season of the television series “Secrets of the Investigation,” the writers decided to come up with a very original move to refresh the plot. The husband of the main character Maria Shvetsova, Lugansky, was accused of a crime that he did not commit; the man was framed. Maria comes to the defense of her husband; she changes her profession as an investigator to work as a lawyer. Maria was still able to prove that Lugansky did not commit a crime, but it also becomes clear that her husband’s business is not entirely clean. True to her principles, Maria Shvetsova decided to leave Lugansky. The hero leaves the series, but appears in a cameo role in season 17.
Maria Shvetsova's husband caused his wife a lot of problems in the new season. Maria had to protect her husband at the cost of her own reputation. The producers of the series announced that they decided to divorce the woman from her husband in the new season. Over the course of 17 years, the series was able to become incredibly popular and gathered a huge audience of fans who watched every episode of the series, starting with the pilot episode. All this time, Maria Shvetsova was married, but viewers always understood that she was a very strong woman.
Lugansky attempted to kill his main business competitor. Because of this, the man faced criminal punishment. Lugansky admitted to his wife that he was conducting a dishonest business, because of this the competition turned into a war where only one could survive. Maria was not at a loss and began to defend her husband before the court.
The last time Maria Shvetsova saw her husband was in a pre-trial detention center. There was no official divorce, but now the woman is left completely alone and decides to take everything into her fragile feminine hands. Maria must decide what will happen next to her destiny. The heroine of the series wants to adopt a girl named Lisa, who won Maria's heart in the previous seasons of the series. Maria Sergeevna’s plans were not destined to come true; now it is extremely difficult to say what will happen next in the plot. There is a possibility that in the new season the married couple will be able to reunite again, and viewers will see a happy ending.
Maria Shvetsova's former work colleagues always treated her with respect as a specialist. Actress Anna Kovalchuk, who plays the role of Maria, believes that in season 17 Shvetsova became more decisive and daring. Maria often thinks about her past work and team, but still tries to take confident steps into the future. The woman does not yet know what awaits her next, but the investigator’s instincts give her only some idea of what to do.
Svetlana Zhurova now
The First Deputy Chairman of the International Affairs Committee of the Russian Parliament is still concerned about everything that is happening in Russian sports. Zhurova enthusiastically accepted Turkey's idea to move the skeleton, luge and bobsleigh tournaments to Sochi if the city of Erzurum wins the vote on the location of the 2026 Olympics.
Svetlana Zhurova in the Duma (Instagram)
Svetlana suggested that in the future the International Olympic Committee may introduce the practice of combining countries' applications to host the Olympic Games.
In February 2020, the champion’s native St. Petersburg hosted the All-Russian speed skating competition for the prizes of Svetlana Zhurova. The event is held annually on an artificial ice skating rink, the construction of which, judging by information from St. Petersburg journalists, is also related to the famous athlete.
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Svetlana Zhurova in 2020,
Champion of Russia and the world, the deputy becomes a guest at all kinds of meetings where sports are combined with politics. Thus, Svetlana, together with another winner of 5 Olympic medals, member of the ROC Anastasia Davydova, was asked to open the XIX Winter Diplomatic Games. Spectators and participants of the tournament are employees of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and diplomatic missions accredited in Russia.
The most stylish women in Russian politics
A woman always remains a woman. Especially if she occupies a high position and the eyes of millions are riveted on her. It is clear that the status excludes frivolous outfits. And yet many of our high-ranking ladies manage to remain both feminine and attractive.
Designer Ksenia Knyazeva. Photo: Personal archive
At the request of KP, the outfits of the “stylish of this world” were appreciated by designer Ksenia Knyazeva.
Svetlana Zhurova
Olympic champion in speed skating, State Duma deputy
— Svetlana always looks very dignified, but here, most likely, there was a small “fashion blunder.” This look lacks a "overhaul" because the bottom resembles a wall with whitewash coming off of it. Such decor should have a certain cyclicity and pattern.
The image of Svetlana Zhurova looks decent, but is not entirely appropriate for participation in government meetings. Photo: RIA Novosti
Perhaps it would be cool for some radical fashion trend, but not for participating in government meetings.
Valentina Matvienko
Speaker of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation
— It’s obvious that Valentina Ivanovna follows fashion. She always dresses interestingly.
This outfit, perhaps, stands out from Valentina Ivanovna’s wardrobe. I'm not a big fan of bright finishes on leather goods. Either the leather products themselves should consist of beautifully combined multi-colored pieces, or they should be plain. And when a khaki-colored jacket with imitation leather (or is it some kind of fabric) has coral-colored trim, then, in my opinion, this is not very successful.
Valentina Ivanovna follows fashion and always dresses interestingly. Photo: Mikhail METZEL/TASS
Plus, the combination of an ethnic image with a military one also doesn’t really fit together.
In this case, Valentina Ivanovna would have to decide: either stick to ethnicity, or give preference to the military style.
Svetlana Khorkina
Gymnast, two-time Olympic champion, assistant at the Control Directorate of the President of the Russian Federation
— It seems to me that this sundress is very suitable for a walk in the garden. Or for wandering along the beach, wearing it over a swimsuit. But for going out (photo taken on the red carpet of a music award - Ed.) this is not the best option. I would also replace the silver clutch with another accessory, since it blends in with the color of the outfit.
Svetlana Khorkina on the red carpet of the music awards. Photo: Mila STRIZH
Svetlana was lucky with her figure. With such chic curves as hers, you can look like a king in inexpensive clothes.
But with this outfit of Svetlana Khorkina, not everything is clear, the designer believes. Photo: Larisa KUDRYAVTSEVA/EG
Now as for the outfit, where Svetlana is with a bicycle (photo above). The shirt with cornflowers looks like it was sewn from a grandmother’s pillowcase. And a cap from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. But I really like the sandals and trousers in this look. I would only change the shirt for a silk bomber jacket. Or a denim jacket.
Natalia Poklonskaya
Former prosecutor of Crimea, State Duma deputy
— The dress is a classic (pictured above). I really like it: laconic, calm, without unnecessary accessories. True, I would focus not on the pendant, but on the earrings. But the pendant is also quite appropriate. This light hairstyle suits Natalya very well, with side bangs in a soft wave. Wonderful image!
Natalia Poklonskaya needs more light shades in contrast with a dark fur coat. Photo: Evgenia GUSEVA
As for the fur coat, this image, in my opinion, is a bit boring. Although red fur in combination with boots the color of ancient oak looks good. But I would still like to see more light shades in contrast with the dark fur coat.
Maria Zakharova
Diplomat, Director of the Information and Press Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
— This is the most classic suit (of all the images presented) with a colorful blouse. It's good that the suit is green and not black. Otherwise, the image would be banal and strict. One note: I would wear beige shoes.
The suit looks great on Maria Zakharova, but the designer advises replacing the shoes with beige ones. Photo: Victor GUSEINOV
Irina Yarovaya
Vice Speaker of the State Duma
— I like the combination of pale lavender color and the smooth texture of the shirt. And the brooch suits this wonderful image very well. Quite stylish in my opinion.
Irina Yarovaya looks very stylish in this outfit. Photo: Stanislav KRASILNIKOV/TASS
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Politicians in miniskirts
On World Miniskirt Day, we took a closer look at the ladies on the political Olympus
Spring has sprung and miniskirts will soon be making their way across the country into gray winter uniforms. Moreover, despite the seemingly strict dress code adopted in government agencies, women politicians do not reject minis either. (details)
