Further Personal Information |
| Residence |
Samara, RUS |
General Interest |
| Famous relatives |
His son Alexey Korshunov has represented the Russian Federation in eventing. His wife Galina Korshunova has served as his coach. (fksr.org, 22 Aug 2021; minsport.gov.ru, 31 Dec 2019; SportsDeskOnline, 27 Jan 2015) |
Sport Specific Information |
| Why this sport? |
He tried the sport at a riding school and enjoyed it. |
General Interest |
| Hero / Idol |
Soviet equestrians Lev Baklyshkin and Vladimir Tishkin, Russian chess player Alexander Evdokimov. (equestrian.ru, 01 Jan 2013) |
Sport Specific Information |
| When and where did you begin this sport? |
He began riding at age 11 in Samara, Russian Federation. |
Further Personal Information |
| Occupation |
Athlete, Coach |
General Interest |
| Other information |
OTHER ACTIVITIES
He has served as president of the Equestrian Federation of Samara in the Russian Federation. (volga.news, 19 Jan 2019)
FURTHER EDUCATION
He has studied teaching at Samara State University of Social Sciences and Education in the Russian Federation. (Athlete, 12 Mar 2019) |
Last Update |
| |
12 Jan 2022 |
Further Personal Information |
| Higher education |
Zoology - Samara State Agricultural Academy: Russia |
General Interest |
| Awards and honours |
He has received the title of Master of Sport in the Russian Federation. (equestrian.ru, 18 Sep 2022) |
International Debut |
| Year |
2001 |
| Competing for |
Russia |
| Tournament |
World Championships |
Further Personal Information |
| Languages |
Russian |
General Interest |
| Sporting philosophy / motto |
"Sport is first of all about mental and physical education. No other sport gives more mental education than equestrian as here two living creatures are working as equals." (dv0r.ru, 24 Apr 2008) |
Sport Specific Information |
| Club / Team |
Samara Regional Sports School of Olympic Reserve No.1 [RUS] / KSK Avangard [RUS]: |
| Name of coach |
Galina Korshunova [wife], RUS |
General Interest |
| Ambitions |
To compete at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. (Athlete, 12 Mar 2019) |
