Alexander Karelin told how sport prolongs life

Senator of the Russian Federation and three-time Olympic Games champion Alexander Karelin met with guests of the International RUSSIA EXPO in the Pavilion «Family. Work. Longevity» of the Russian Ministry of Labor (Mintrud). He spoke about how sport influences the quality of life and helps to maintain health for many years.

Alexander Karelin believes that personal example plays a big role: when titled athletes and mentors of Russia come to train young people and the older generation and do sports with them. This helps people believe that it is possible to be healthy and confident at any age.

"The Novosibirsk region has a large number of programs of interaction with people of the older generation. There are projects that are initiated by the regional government, there are initiatives of public organizations. The experience of large enterprises and research institutes, universities, schools, institutions of additional education, whose heads are interested in developing mentoring, educating young professionals broadening the horizons of children and youth, deserves special attention. Of course, most of the programs are aimed at solving the issues of social security, organization of useful and interesting free time, and complex medical care. We are interested in creating conditions for a broad and diverse integration of "silver" volunteers into public life. They are real leaders of public opinion, people energetic and caring people", — said Alexander Karelin. According to the champion, the government’s efforts in the health and social sphere, in particular, joint training and open events with athletes, free classes for active longevity, as in Moscow, are a good example for the regions.

The senator also noted that the RUSSIA EXPO is very eventful and "this is the right idea, because we have much to be proud of: many people here will see the right world building that the country has chosen for itself". Alexander Karelin reminded that he himself is from the Novosibirsk region, so it is not a coincidence that his meeting with visitors takes place on the Day of the Region is not accidental and is very important for him. He emphasized that active longevity programs have found a resonance among Russians.

At the meeting Alexander Karelin talked to the guests of the exposition "Family. Work. Longevity", and the young guests took memorable photos with the Senator of the Russian Federation. During the day, guests from the Novosibirsk region and the Altai region held a series of creative and motivational workshops on painting and dance therapy, cognitive trainings and socio-psychological games for the visitors of the Mintrud exposition.

The International RUSSIA EXPO is the most important achievements of the country gathered in one place. The event takes place on the territory of VDNH in Moscow from November 4 to April 12, and the Days of Regions will last until January 14, 2024. Cultural and entertainment events, a rich business and educational program, expositions of 89 regions of Russia, leading federal departments, corporations and public organizations are waiting for visitors.

We would like to remind you that every day, except Monday, International RUSSIA EXPO hosts Days of the Regions, where you can see performances of the best creative teams and famous athletes of the country, take part in masterclasses and win a trip around Russia.