In case of victory, the 30-year-old captain of the men's team is ready to retire.

“To be honest, I was offered to take part in the 2022 elections.. Just a few days ago, I made the decision for myself to agree to the nomination of my candidacy for this post.. I myself cannot do this, since only members of the FBU, local cells submit a candidate for consideration "

I have discussed this topic with many athletes. Not all, but most support me. I understand biathletes don't vote. Athletes' Committee has only two votes. But it was important for me to hear their opinion - athletes really want change now.

Once again I emphasize that I decided to try to put forward my candidacy a few days ago. It's not even a matter of whether I win or not.. FBU is not someone's property, but a public organization. If any regional federation wants to nominate a conditional assistant or any other candidate, it has the right to do so..

All these words of Vladimir Mikhailovich Brinzak that he is ready to transfer power to someone are incorrect. In my opinion, it is his duty as president to organize democratic elections, and who the representatives of the regions will choose is another matter.. I hope that nevertheless this will happen in accordance with the charter of the federation and the current legislation.. And there will be more than one person who wants to participate in these elections in order to change biathlon for the better..

About some final decision (at the end of a career - ed..

) I won't talk now. But, in my opinion, you need to be able to go on a good note at the right time.. If everything works out and the conference does take place, then I will have to make a choice.. I won’t combine,” Podruchny said in an interview with the Tribune.

Recall that Ukrainian biathlete Anna Krivonos told how the first day of a full-scale war went for the Ukrainian national team and revealed the details of the escape of naturalized Russians to Russia.