Understanding Russia. Episode 8. Russians in Profile: Taras Khtey, Olympic Champion, Politician.

<p>In this episode we meet a remarkable man. Taras Khtey is a true local hero. Winning a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics could be the pinnacle of anyone's career, but he decided to dedicate his life to serving the people, and embarked on a career in politics. Oh, and he is still the sporting director of our city's volleyball club...</p>