The corresponding decree was signed by President Vladimir Putin on March 23, 2023.
Sergey Shishkarev was elected President of the Handball Federation of Russia in April 2015, and was re-elected for a new term in October 2020. In February he became the chairman of the Supreme Council of the FGR.
The Presidential Council for the Development of Physical Culture and Sport is a consultative body established to coordinate efforts of the federal, regional and local self-government authorities, public organisations, physical culture and sports organisations and other groups in matters related to state policy in physical culture and sport, excellence in sports, and also preparation and organisation of international sport events and participation of Russian athletes in those events.