He served as a member of standing committee on youth and sports ministry.
He was given time off by the sports ministry, his employer as national coach, to train.
The department also emphasizes sports ministry and social seminars to reach youth outside the church.
Unlike most other nations, the United States does not have a sports ministry.
"Officials at the sports ministry are completely out of touch with reality," Vlasov said.
The French sports ministry, after phone calls and questions sent via e-mail to a spokeswoman, shed no light on the case.
It is an agency under the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
Now, he is known for his inspirational speaking, sports marketing, and sports ministry.
Sport development in 2006 was managed by the Ministry of Education and Sports.
It has been given annually since 1988 by the Ministry of Culture and Sports.