[2] While competing at the 1979 World Championships Arakelov severely injured his shoulder and recovered only by 1982.

[1] After retiring from competitions Arakelov graduated in economics and served as a sports functionary.

His uncle Yuri Radonyak was an Olympic medalist in boxing; his father was also a boxer and his mother competed in rhythmic gymnastics.

[1] In 2015, in an ongoing court case, Arakelov was accused of being a pedophile and sexually harassing his then 3-year-old granddaughter, with several experts confirming the fact.

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