The composition of the legislative bodies of the Russian Federation is formed democratically. State Duma deputy Dmitry Valerievich Svatkovsky is known for his achievements in sports. He was elected to the lower house of the Russian parliament according to the party list.
Starting conditions
The famous athlete and statesman Dmitry Valerievich Svatkovsky was born on November 27, 1971 in an ordinary Soviet family. Parents lived in Moscow. A child from an early age was prepared for an independent life. The boy grew up assembled and purposeful. He studied well at school. Actively engaged in physical education. He participated in school and district sports competitions. For a long time I could not choose a particular sport, because it showed good results both in running and in basketball.
Dmitry learned to swim early. Initially, in an open pond, which was located near the house. Then he began to regularly engage in swimming in the pool. At the age of fifteen, together with a friend, he came to study in the pentathlon section. We can say that Swatkovsky was lucky, he ended up in the section with experienced coaches. Systematic training and participation in competitions, which were held in Moscow regularly, have borne fruit.
Sports achivments
Svatkovsky won his first victory, which can be called the beginning of a professional career, in 1991 at the World Junior Championships. The following season, the team with his participation became the silver medalist of the Barcelona Olympics. During the next inter-Olympic period, Dmitry won the title of world and European champion. However, the rivals also prepared thoroughly for the upcoming competitions. At the 1996 Olympics in Athens, he was able to take only fourth place.
It is important to note that failure immediately lowered the athlete's rating in the eyes of the coaches and officials from the sport. However, Swatkovsky gathered his will into a fist and continued to work on an enhanced program. He came to the 2000 Olympics in Sydney with one goal - to win. And he won. Returning to his homeland, the famous athlete decided to end his successful career. Timely go on vacation, this is also a great art. However, he did not remain in obscurity. Dmitry began to be invited to television and to public events.
