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He is a descendant of the second wave of immigrants from Russia to
Central Asia. They were brave and hard working people, who had to count
on their own efforts.
He learned from the old people's tales that it took them three months to
get to Kyrgyzstan, travelling by ox cart. And Victor inherited the best
characteristics from his forbearers, such as self respect,
responsibility, diligence and personal determination both for health,
and in achieving his goals.
Victor studied in a secondary school in Frunze (not Bishkek) from 1965
until 1975. During this time he devoted himself to sports, particularly
swimming and alpine skiing.
At the age of 17 he organized a raft expedition with three colleagues
along the Enissey River in Siberia to the Arctic Ocean.
This trip served to strengthen his character and self-confidence.
In 1975 after finishing secondary school, Victor entered a radio
electronic college and graduated with honours in 1977. The same year he
joint the special paratroops forces of the Soviet Army. In total, he
made 89 parachute jumps during his military service. He finished his
service in 1979 with the rank of senior sergeant.
During the period of 1980-1986 Victor studied in a Sports Academy and
became a professional bobsled racer. In 1986 he was among candidates for
a bobsled combined team of the Soviet Union. He was forced to leave the
sport due to family circumstances, but continues to be recognized as one
of the bobsled experts of Kyrgyzstan |
