Another American wanted to become a Russian

American defender of the Chelyabinsk hockey club "Tractor" Deron Quint began collecting documents to obtain Russian citizenship, media reported.

Quint, who turned 2015 in years 39, marches in favor of Russian clubs since 2009. In 2015, he became captain of the Tractor. The defender also played for Nizhnekamsk "Neftekhimik" and Moscow "Spartak" and CSKA. From 1996 to 2009, he performed in the NHL and several European clubs. In 2001, he was in the US team at the World Championships.

Recall that recently Famous American boxer Roy Jones got Russian citizenship. The corresponding order was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The text of the document is published on the website of the Kremlin. Roy Jones asked Vladimir Putin to obtain 20 August citizenship in the Crimea during a personal meeting.

About the desire to become the Russians said such famous people as MMA fighter Jeff Monsongroup leader Limp Bizkit Fred Durst, Rick Zombie Boy Genest.

Already become a Russian French actor Gerard Depardieu, which introduced this fashion among foreign celebrities.