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Andrii Kalina

b. 1987

Ukrainian and Russian Paralympic swimmer

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About Andrii Kalina

Born 1987. Andrii Kalina is a Russian and Ukrainian swimmer.

Andrei Yakovlevich Kalina (, ; born 21 July 1987) is a Ukraine-born Russian Paralympic swimmer who represented Ukraine from 2002 to 2013 and Russia since 2015.

Biography Early life Kalina was born 21 July 1987 in Slavyansk (Sloviansk), Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, Soviet Union, with a missing left lower arm. In 2000, he started swimming in the Donetsk-based sports center Invasport. However, he almost decided to retire from sports after he did not find good conditions even in Kyiv. So, he started search them outside of Ukraine, eventually deciding to emigrate to Russia in 2013. After finding better practice and living conditions in Russia, Kalina decided to represent Russia internationally in 2015.

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Important facts

Born
21 July 1987, Sloviansk
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Swimmer
Nationality
Soviet Union, Ukraine, Russia
Awards
Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class; Order of Merit (Ukraine), 2nd class; Order of Merit, 1st class; Order for Courage 3rd Class of Ukraine; Order of Friendship
Also known as
Andriy Kalyna, Andrei Yakovlevich Kalina

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Andrii Kalina?

Ukrainian and Russian Paralympic swimmer

When was Andrii Kalina born?

Andrii Kalina was born on 21 July 1987 in Sloviansk.

What is Andrii Kalina's occupation?

Andrii Kalina is a swimmer.

What nationality is Andrii Kalina?

Andrii Kalina is Russian and Ukrainian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Andrii Kalina

· Wikidata: Q4759386

· DBpedia: Andrei Kalina

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