Otabek understood the desire to be near family, and at times - he really did miss them. But he knew the only way he could bring the gold back to Almaty - was by not staying there. He couldn't get the training he needed there anymore.

And Russia produced champions.

"No," he answered, a rather blunt and straightforward response. "It's pretty much just you." Remember, Yuri, he doesn't have an approachable face?