Russian professional basketball player. Honored Master of Sports of Russia. President (since August 2015) of the Russian Basketball Federation. Having made his debut in professional basketball at the age of 15, Kirilenko, playing in the positions of light or heavy striker, later became the leader of CSKA Moscow (Moscow) - the most titled basketball club in Russia - and in 2000 he was recognized as the best player in the championship of Russia. The following year, at the age o…
