Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Karelin (born 19 September 19 1967 in Novosibirsk, Russia) - outstanding Russian wrestler of the classical (Greco-Roman) style, statesman and politician, deputy of the State Duma of the VI convocation of the party "United Russia", member of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs. Honored Master of Sports of the USSR (1988), Hero of the Russian Federation (1997).

Three-time Olympic champion in the category of up to 130 kg (1988, 1992, 1996), nine-time World Champion (1989-1991, 1993-1995, 1997-1999), 12-time European Champion (1987-1991, 1993-1996, 1998-2000), Olympic silver medallist in 2000, junior world champion in 1988, a 13-time champion of the USSR, the CIS and Russia (1988-2001). Cup Winner "World champion" 1989. Four times awarded the "Golden Belt" as the best wrestler of the planet - in 1989, 1990, 1992, 1994. IV winner of the international tournament "for the prize of Alexander Karelin" (1995). Five-time winner of the international tournament in memory of Ivan Poddubny. Twice named the best athlete in Russia.

"I believe that statistical calculations or descriptions of the medical consequences of drug use cannot stop people from the temptation of trying drugs. Reasonable choices as alternates for "synthetic happiness" ie drugs, should be offered, such as interesting leisure-time activities - sport, culture and hobbies. The state takes care of the possible leisure activities, but it should also more aggressively offer a choice in favor of a healthy and proper lifestyle and values through the media.”