“We regret that sanctions have been adopted against the leaders of our country, members of the State Duma and the government.
We believe that during this period, in recent years, Russia has done a lot for the development of world sports.
To extend the effect of sanctions to civil servants is at least incorrect, "RIA Novosti quotes Matytsin.
On December 17, CAS made a decision to suspend Russian athletes from participating in international competitions under the national flag until December 16, 2022.
The ban includes the Olympics and World Championships.
The Russians who served a doping suspension will be able to take part in the Olympic Games without any restrictions.
Earlier, the Global Athlete organization criticized the CAS decision in Russia.