Ruslan Almazovich Gafiyatullin is the presenter's sambo trainer who was born in Kazan in 1983 and began training in sambo at age 11. He has won many competitions and championships, including the 2003 Russian championship. The presenter describes how their trainer believes sports can help boys understand failure and success, build character, and be successful in life. Sambo originated in Russia and has grown to over 400,000 participants practiced in 84 countries, and was included in the 2013 Universiade for the first time.