At the European Championships in judo, in May 2002 in Slovenia, the bronze medal was won by Matsiev, participating in the weight category 66 kg.

When Bashir Wara conquered the height of World Judo, Matsiev did only the first steps in the sport.

He began studying judo at age 10, a student of the Class 4 rural school in Old Atagi.

Post-secondary education has decided that the future life will be closely linked with the sport.

Military service was held in Moscow - in the Central Army Sports Club (CSKA).

Matsiev, like several other of his young countrymen, succumbed to the persuasion of his coach, Chechens to leave for permanent residence in Turkey.

Became the repeated champion of Russia, silver and bronze medalist of European Championship.

On the eve of the Olympic battles in world rankings, he was number one: during the qualifying stage scored 150 points, while his nearest rival was only 85.

He says of the Chechen athletes: "In everyday life, Matsiev is by nature a quiet man, very accommodating.