Russian athlete, world championship silver medalist Daria Klisyna, has lost her apartment in Tver, which she received from local authorities in 2011. The property was taken from her after she left Russia, and according to reports, it was given to a soldier. Klisyna emphasizes that the apartment was her only registered address in the country.

Athlete Loses Apartment

Daria Klisyna, a Russian silver medalist in the World Championships long jump, reported that authorities confiscated her apartment in Tver, which she received in 2011.

Property Ownership Conditions

The apartment was transferred under commercial lease terms, and the right to purchase it depended on winning an Olympic medal, a world championship medal, or having a long tenure on the national team. Klisyna did not complete these formalities, and after losing her status as a national team member in 2022, the authorities terminated her lease agreement.

Consequences of Emigration and Legal Context

The apartment, which was the only registered address of the athlete in Russia, was reportedly given to a soldier. The case illustrates the fate of Russian athletes critical of the regime.

Reactions and Consequences for Sports

Klisyna's case fits into the broader context of tightening policies towards athletes training abroad, although authorities maintain that the apartment's confiscation was an administrative procedure. The sports community is closely monitoring these actions, which may serve as a warning signal for individuals residing outside the country.

Russian athlete Daria Klisyna, the silver medalist in the long jump at the 2017 World Championships, has publicly revealed the loss of her apartment in her hometown of Tver. The property, which was her only registered address in Russia, was given to her by local authorities in 2011. As she explained, the transfer of the studio apartment was tied to specific conditions that were not met. In Russia, there is a long-standing practice of granting apartments to distinguished citizens, including athletes, by municipal or regional authorities. So-called "service apartments" often serve as a form of support or reward, but their ownership can be conditional and may be revoked. Especially after the start of the war in Ukraine in 2022, Russian authorities have tightened their policy towards individuals leaving the country or expressing opposition to the Kremlin's actions. Klisyna left Russia after the invasion of Ukraine, which according to some accounts became the direct reason for the confiscation of her apartment. According to information from Polish media, the apartment was reportedly given to a soldier.

Mentioned People

  • Daria Klisyna — Russian athlete, silver medalist in the long jump at the 2017 World Championships.