Controversial deputy and Olympic champion believes that Russians have financial advantages over Americans.

One of the well-known Soviet figure skaters and a member of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, Irina Rodnina, compared salaries in Russia and the USA. She pointed out that Americans spend money on healthcare, car insurance, and housing, while Russian pensioners can take advantage of various benefits that help them save.

The figure skater noted that it is important to have enough funds for a comfortable life, but it does not prevail over Russia or the USA. She highlighted the benefits for pensioners and free medical care in Russia but does not draw conclusions about the advantages of the countries.

Moreover, in Russia, there is free medical care, medications, and many products at a discount. For pensioners of a certain age, there are benefits for paying utilities. We believe that benefits should exist, but when everything is summed up, it turns out significantly more than the pension that a pensioner receives.

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The activity of Russian figure skater Ksenia Khorzhova on social media has sparked discussions due to her likes under posts that support the conflict in the East. The athlete supported messages that express support for Russia's war against Ukraine, which caused a real scandal.

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In the article, Irina Rodnina compares salaries in Russia and the USA, mentioning the presence of various benefits for pensioners in the Russian system. At the same time, Russian figure skater Ksenia Khorzhova found herself embroiled in a scandal due to her support for the war in eastern Ukraine through her likes on social media. These two stories reflect different aspects of the lives and opinions of athletes in Russia.