- Kharitonov graduated from high school with a specialization in music (accordion). Following the advice of his parents, Sergei went to the Airborne troops academy in Ryazan, Russia, and enlisting in the Russian Airborne Troops after finishing the academy. Kharitonov credits the army with giving him psychological skills. Sergei remains on the active duty while training full-time with the Russian Top Team.
- Russian Heavyweight mixed martial artist and former Kickboxer. He is an International Master of Sport in Boxing. Kharitonov has competed professionally under K-1, Glory, Pride, Strikeforce, M-1 Global and Bellator.
- Born to athletic parents Sergei's mother was a volleyball coach, and his father at various times studied boxing, skating, football, and long distance marathon running. Under their influence, Sergei was very active physically while growing up.
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