“The fact is that in Germany not only Russian vaccines against coronavirus are not recognized, but even a negative PCR test does not suit them.

They need people to be vaccinated with vaccines that are officially recognized in Germany, ”TASS quotes Nazarova.

It is very risky to vaccinate another person who was previously vaccinated with Sputnik V shortly before the start of the season, she said.

She expressed hope that Russian vaccines will be recognized in Europe by the end of January.

The 28-year-old sportswoman plans to take part in two international competitions at the beginning of the year, which will take place in Germany in Cottbus (January 26) and Karlsruhe (January 28).

Lasickene is the Olympic champion in Tokyo.

She also has five victories in the finals of the Diamond League.

Earlier it was reported that World Athletics doubled the quota for Russians at the World Cup in 2022.