Markov Andrey
Head of the Department for the Preparation of Venues and Staging Events in Sochi, the FIFA World Cup -2018 Russia Organising Committee
Areas of expertise: sports management, sports event organisation.
Professional experience:
- Executive Director, Russian Luge Federation.
- Head of the Laura Biathlon and Ski Centre, Sochi 2014 Organising Committee.
- Organisation of various sporting events from regional to international level (world championships, European championships, World Cup series in cross-country skiing and biathlon, Paralympic competitions in cross-country skiing and biathlon, luge, ski archery, football), international referee in biathlon.
- Preparations for and staging of sporting events with audiences of up to 45,000 spectators. Preparation of competition venues in accordance with the requirements of international federations.
Sports Achievements:
- 11-time world champion; 12-time Russian champion; top-tier coach.
- Senior coach of the Russian national team.