Kolesnikov Nikolai

Born March 15, 1952, Mr.. village Naratly Bugulma region of Tatarstan. In 1977 he graduated from the Central Order of Lenin Institute of Physical Culture in 1983 - Academy of the MVD.

. Prior to 1977 .- a professional athlete since 1978, served in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, currently lives and works in St. Petersburg.

. In 1970 he took up weightlifting under the guidance of coach E
. Timerzyanova. In 1971-1973 he served in the Soviet Army, where he continued to engage in weight training under the guidance of well-deserved coach of the USSR, Olympic champion P. Plyukfeldera. In 1972 he performed the standard master of sports of the USSR. In 1974 he was invited to the team of the USSR and the next season, won the Olympics, becoming the peoples of the RSFSR and the USSR.

. European Champion (1976-1979 gg.) World champion (1976-1978 gg.), Champion of the Olympic Games in Montreal (1976) install 8 world records and 17 records of the USSR.

. For outstanding sporting achievements in 1976, it will receive the honorary title "Honored Master of Sports."

. Awarded the Order of Honor