«As for the possibility to hold similar positions, Part 4, Article 159 of the Russian Criminal Code does not provide for such a punishment, but the convince is not likely to be able to pursue her career in this area. First, Article 16 of the Federal Law «On State Civil Service in the Russian Federation” sets out that a private citizen cannot hold a public post in the presence of an unexpunged or outstanding conviction. Second, even if conviction is expired, sports organizations as a rule have internal policies which prescribe restrictions for candidates for managerial positions, Alim Bishenov stated.