He was a permanent captain of the Soviet Union Sambo team for 15 years.

Most often Alexander struggled with his twin brother Vladimir [subsequently International Master of Sports in Sambo and three-time bronze medalist (1977, 1978, 1982) of the USSR Championships].

[6] Father of Alexander and Vladimir, a veteran of World War II, instilled in them a love of peasant labor and sports.

Brothers loved not only to fight, but also cross-country skiing, playing soccer and hockey.

Alexander was endowed with agility, endurance, speed, tenacity, determination and patience.

[7] Source:[6] Alexander started training Sambo while serving in the Soviet Army (1968).

Famous Sambo coach Yevgeny Chumakov (the most successful disciple of Anatoly Kharlampiev) said that the style and the results of fights of Alexander Pushnitsa best propaganda of Sambo in the international sports arena.