- How often did you have to take the field on your birthday?
- We used to have training camps in the beginning of March so I spent this day working.
- How did your teammates usually congratulate you?
- Usually we had training sessions on this day so they just wished me all the best.
- Did Lobanolskyi give you any privileges on your birthday?
- No, he didn’t. We were to work hard to get ready for future matches.
- You played for Dynamo Kyiv for 15 years. Does it mean your heart belongs to this team?
- Of course! I believe in Dynamo despite current failures. True fans must support their team anyway.
Volodymyr Bessonov’s dauther Anna told about the way their family celebrates father’s birthday.
- We celebrate this day in family circle.
- Can you imagine your father without football?
- Of course I can’t! Football is his life. I wouldn’t like him do anything else.
- Does your father have breaks from football?
- Even when he has free time he follows current football news or plays himself.
- You worked as TV presenter during Euro-2012 and now you are reporter. Do you like this new activity?
- It’s very interesting. Besides, experts state that I work rather well. I have a lot of new acquaintances and experience. Still it’s my second profession as rhythmic gymnastics is the most important thing for me.