MIKHAIL KOKLYAEV: Strength, Faith, and a Second Life
Mikhail Koklyaev is an eight-time Russian champion, a man who has lived through fire, hardship, and his own demons. He knows what it means to fail, to rethink, and to find a new foothold.
This episode of RUSFIT PODCAST with Oleg Shurupin isn't just an interview, but a real dialogue between two men:
One is a man who always asks uncomfortable questions.
The other is someone who isn't afraid to answer them honestly. We talk about ups and downs, about sports, family, faith, and the inner core that remains strong even when everything around us crumbles.
You'll hear:
• What it's like to be the strongest in the country but feel lost.
• Why the path to self-discovery is the most difficult, but also the most rewarding.
• What's really behind medals, records, and big titles.
• How to train the children who will run the country tomorrow.
• What keeps you going when you have nothing left to believe in.
• And why today Koklyaev is not just an athlete, but a man people look to for true strength.
No filters, no show-offs—just manly, heart to heart. Join us.
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00:00 — Intro
01:03 — Introduction
02:27 — You can be the strongest for a long time
03:23 — A difficult childhood
05:29 — Have you ever wanted to switch to something else?
07:23 — I always ask for help
14:43 — Have you ever wanted to quit sports?
19:15 — Advice For Beginners
23:22 — Trip to the Borodino Field
25:53 — How Students Relate to a Famous Teacher
28:25 — Punishment Is Okay, Humiliation Is Not
34:22 — Does a Dark Past Raise Questions in Children?
36:15 — How I Fell Into Bad Company
44:29 — When I Kicked the Bad Habit
48:29 — There Are No Former Drug Addicts
52:38 — Swapped One Drug for Another
56:26 — Doping Scandal
1:01:02 — Deadlift 445 kg
1:09:09 — Spouse's Influence
1:16:09 — What Values I'd Like to Pass on to My Children
1:24:13 — About Raising Children
1:24:47 — How I Came to Religion
1:33:26 — Is Physical Strength More Important than Mental Strength?
1:39:46 — Plans for the Future RUSFIT
1:41:27 — Wishes to the viewers