Alexander Zhukov

Rio 2016: Most of our paralympians are clean, claims Russian Olympic Committee chief

Russian Olympic Committee President Alexander Zhukov said that most of his country's paralympians are absolutely "clean".

Rio Olympics 2016: Brazil awaits grand opening ceremony, an anti-depressant amidst trouble

The carnival capital of Rio de Janeiro will host a glittering Olympics opening ceremony party on Friday, hoping to draw a line under a turbulent seven-year build-up dogged by recession, drugs scandals, crime and infrastructure stumbles.

Rio 2016: Russia names Olympic squad despite ban threat

Russia's Olympic Committee pressed with its preparations for the Rio Olympic Games despite the threat of a ban for state-run doping hanging over the country.

Russia, China to ink 20 deals worth $7 bn

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Zhukov said the package of corporate agreements is more than substantial.