The pension does not attract Irina Rodna.

Irina Rodnina wants to work. Aop

Figure skating legend Irina Rodnina, 75, says Sport24 In an interview, one could not imagine leaning on Russia on a mere retirement.

A triple Olympic winner was asked what he thinks about 20,000 rubles. The amount corresponds to € 218.

– I have not tried to live with pension alone, and I don’t even want to try. Ask those who have experience with it, Rodnina said.

The ex-star now works as a member of the Russian State Duum. He did not understand the questions about ending his career.

– Why are you trying to send me retire? For some it can be a paradise, but not for me. I want to stay active for as long as possible, Rodn as Rodni.

In Russia, the pension is paid very in varying degrees. Among other things, a four -time biathlon Olympic champion Alexander Tihonov, 78, has revealed that he will enjoy a pension of 140,000, or about EUR 1,520.

The amount of Tihonov consists of an Olympic pension, an army pension and a home area pension. However, he stated that there could be more money.

– I’m a beggar! Tihonov was crying out in January For Sport-Express site.

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