Careful, mimimi: adorable pets of Russian athletes

Careful, mimimi: adorable pets of Russian athletes

And it’s not just about dogs or cats. Someone has a sheep living at home.

We are used to seeing athletes from TV screens, watching their records and holding our fists in suspense for their victory. However, in ordinary life, after sports competitions and trainings are over, they are the same people with their hobbies and interests. And some of them have pets. We tell you about Russian athletes and their four-legged friends.

Alexei Volkov, biathlete

The only seven-time European champion in history is the owner of not the most ordinary pet. “Rex is a rabbit with a temperament, and he does not really like to sit on my hands, but he sometimes lets me,” says the owner in one of the posts on Instagram.

Kirill Kaprizov, hockey player

Friends gave the hockey player a sheep, which Kaprizov named Katya. Kirill laughs and calls it the strongest gift. Apparently, the athlete is very fond of animals and constantly pleases subscribers with photos with husky dogs, sheepdogs, “kotyara” and other pets.

Alina Zagitova, figure skater

Few people do not know the story of the Russian figure skater’s favorite. She received an Akita Inu puppy for her victory at the Olympics in South Korea, and this year the dog is already three years old. “The most beautiful, the sweetest, the fluffiest and the kindest” – so thinks the owner of the charming dog.

Aslan Karatsev, tennis player

The Russian tennis player, who will become the third racket of Russia on May 17, is also partial to four-legged friends and loves dogs. In the social network he affectionately called his pet “my boy”. In addition to photos of the dog, Aslan sometimes publishes other cute animals.

Yulia Efimova, swimmer

In the family of the famous Russian athlete replenishment – for the new year she was given a puppy. The girl said that the pet is pedigree – pomsky, a mix of husky and Pomeranian spitz. She named the pet Jasper and takes him with her everywhere.

Ilya Kovalchuk, hockey player

The Avangard forward likes to spend time with his large family and two four-legged cuties named April and Puffy. The dogs even have their own Instagram, where you can find out the pets’ birthdays and see their photos from walks and games at home.

Evgeny Rylov, swimmer

Two-time world champion, three-time world short-water champion and the owner of many other awards and victories. In ordinary life Evgeny is a guy who loves animals and smiles in the photo with his favorite pet – Yorkshire terrier.