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Alexander Ovechkin, captain of the Washington Capitals hockey team, is a famous Russian athlete. Previously, he participated in campaign materials for the United Russia party.
The Washington Capitals club of the National Hockey League (NHL) sent out a message to the media regarding the participation of team captain Alexander Ovechkin in the United Russia election video, in which he emphasized that the striker is a citizen of Russia and will live after his career in Moscow.
Earlier, Ovechkin took part in a video of the United Russia party dedicated to the elections of deputies to the State Duma of the ninth convocation.
"Alexander Ovechkin is a Russian citizen who spends the off-season with his family in Moscow and will live there after his retirement. He is a Washington sports veteran and a pillar of the local community, and his and our focus is on the upcoming season and the impact it continues to have on the game and our city," the statement said, as quoted by The Associated Press.

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