“I admit, I, like most fellow countrymen, did not attach importance to the coronavirus. We really underestimated the disease. We began to feel the danger and threat of this disease only when it knocked on our door. I myself suffered this, my relatives and friends suffered. Many of my acquaintances are no longer with us, ”Sadulayev told Instagram.

Also, the Olympic champion in freestyle wrestling urged the residents of Dagestan to stay at home on holidays.

“Usually during the holidays I go to the mountains to visit my grandfather, all relatives, but this year I have to break this tradition. I will celebrate at home with my family. I want to call on everyone to celebrate at home. We need to protect not only ourselves, but also those people around us, especially the elders. I ask you to adhere to the rules that our doctors recommend to us. I understand that sitting at home for the third month is not an easy task, but we must be patient so that we can return to normal life as soon as possible, ”Sadulayev urged.

Earlier it was reported that the German Bundesliga matches will begin with a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the coronavirus pandemic.