You have recently won the Russian Championships, tell us more about that. I have prepared systematically for this event. After resting after Zloty Tur, I have made some small changes in my training – as it turns out, they have worked well. There were 17 contestants in your category – were they difficult opponents? Muriew was difficult in left arm. I've met him for the first time ever, he's a tough opponent. Oleg Melentiev made a huge progress in right arm. In the finals, I have met with Paizulaev. My initial fight with him was great, but in the finals he was injured, unfortunately. This year the level of the championships was better than the last. One had to be prepared for every opponent individually and choose appropriate techniques. What are your future plans? What is the most important in your pro career – Europeans and Worlds, or professional armwrestling? Or can you fight everywhere? I am planning to go to Vendetta, the Worlds, Zloty Tur.