Quotes by Svetlana Zhurova

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I had a baby and a victory, the two things are good. It's unbelievable. I want to thank God, my baby and everybody. This medal is not for me, it was very important for Russia. I did it for my country.
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If she had said no, I would never be here.
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I'm really sorry for her. She could be gold. It's just sports, you know. This is my fourth Olympics. I really wanted this. I'm really sorry.
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Now, I have a big fan of me that I can do it for.
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We did so well because our president loves sport and because he himself is sporty.
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He is now with my sister and I have been away for too long. So this medal is for him. For my little boy.