Adeliia Petrosian: “Tutberidze knows how to show everyone that they are stronger than they think.”

Adeliia Petrosian about growing up and training with Tutberidze.

original source: Moscow Figure Skater magazine

Adeliia Petrosian told in the interview with Moscow figur skater magazine that it has become harder for her to perform jumps.

In the past season, the 16-year-old figure skater won the Russian Nationals.

“Q: What was the most difficult for you this season?

Adeliia Petrosian: The process of preparation for the competitions. It becomes harder to perform jumps, and sometimes I lack stamina. This is not so much connected with changes in the body as with some processes inside. I can perfectly jump through the first part of the training session, do a lot, and then suddenly feel a strong heaviness in my legs, in my whole body and not find the strength to continue.

You seem to be doing the same as in previous years, but the sensations on the ice are different. It’s a normal process, everyone faces it with age, and I am already anticipating all the difficulties.

The most difficult competition for me was the jump competition because everything had to be done quickly there. These competitions took a lot of strength from me, it took me the longest time to recover after them, and, honestly, I wouldn’t like to repeat such experience again.”

In the interview, Adeliia also talked about the principles of Eteri Tutberidze.

“Q: What role did Eteri Georgievna play in shaping your character and worldview?

Adeliia Petrosian: I came to Eteri Georgievna’s group when I was not even 12 years old yet. It was with her that I felt that I could achieve something. She explained to me how to endure, overcome myself, how to react properly to remarks, and control emotions in public.

Eteri Georgievna knows how to show everyone that they are stronger than they think. Thanks to her, I realized that in figure skating, some words are meaningless: ‘I tried, but did not do it’, ‘I promised, but could not’. This doesn’t help anyone in sports. It’s important to force yourself to work and show results.

I have moments of weakness: I cry, I get angry, I despair, but the main task is to get myself out of tears and just continue training. The main thing that Eteri Georgievna teaches is to choose work, not self-pity.

Eteri Georgievna herself is very beautiful, and it’s important for her that the girls look good on ice. For her, neatness in clothing, hairstyle, makeup – it’s a sign of respect for others. Sometimes she gave me advice on how to look better, and I am grateful to her for that.”

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