Usik promised to study the Ukrainian language and use it in the public area

The Ukrainian absolute boxing world champion, Alexander Usik, answered the question of why he does not speak Ukrainian in Ukrainian.I feel that my Ukrainian n & # 39; It's not pure, but I do not want to talk about surazhik, but I promise to speak Ukrainian soon in public, "says Express.

"It's my language, my parents and my ancestors," said Alexander Usik in an interview with the Express newspaper. – However, I grew up in an area where almost everyone speaks in Russian. Therefore, in my life, I speak Russian more often.

In addition, Usik stated that it had been suggested by five countries to become their citizen and to defend other national teams.

"Russia is also on this list", explains The boxer – But I have not even thought of giving up the Ukrainian passport because I consider myself a patriot of my country and I sincerely hope that Ukraine will flourish. I was born in Ukraine, therefore, will always remain a Ukrainian. "