Alexandra Trusova: “I’ve wanted children for a long time – since I was 16, I thought about having kids early.”
Alexandra Trusova: Balancing motherhood, skating, and life’s new chapter
original source: Sport-Express
Olympic silver medalist Alexandra Trusova reflects on her return to the ice after giving birth, the joys and adjustments of motherhood, and how she manages both her family life and skating career, all while embracing fan support and dismissing online criticism. Here’s a translation of her comments.
Alexandra Trusova, the 2022 Olympic silver medalist in figure skating, recently performed in the show Evgenia Medvedeva and Friends, marking her return to the ice after becoming a mother. Held in Moscow and themed as a 2000s disco, the event featured Trusova skating alongside her husband, fellow figure skater Makar Ignatov, to Andrey Gubin’s Girls Like Stars. The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Mikhail, on August 6.
“The first show of Misha’s life!” Trusova shared excitedly on her Telegram channel. “The whole evening was wonderful for our family. I was so happy to be back on the ice in front of an audience, and Makar supported me so much. As for Misha… he slept peacefully through rehearsals and the performance.”
In reflecting on her life since Misha’s birth, Trusova described her new role as transformative. “It’s incredible; I’m very happy. These emotions are unlike anything I’ve felt before – I wish this for everyone! Has my life changed? Completely. I’ve become much calmer, which is surprising because I didn’t expect it. My schedule now revolves entirely around my son, but I get a lot of support from my husband and my mom.
I’ve wanted children for a long time – since I was 16, I thought about having kids early. I’m so happy! I don’t get much sleep, and things have become harder, but that doesn’t take away the joy. I’m lucky – Makar gets up at night, too. We have different routines: I go to bed early, and he stays up late. He helps me a lot, and that’s crucial because there’s always so much work and travel.”
Trusova also dismissed the idea that having a family could hinder her career. “I don’t think a family gets in the way of a career. My younger brother, who’s 10 years old, is already an uncle. I remember looking after him when he was a baby, and I loved it. I think my desire to have children early comes from my family. My mom always dedicated herself to her children, and I wanted to do the same.”
Despite her busy schedule and return to performing, Trusova remains frank about her challenges. “There are so many events and shows. Today is the first one, so I’m nervous. I’ve been running on adrenaline since morning. We have many beautiful shows planned from November to January, and we’re excited to surprise everyone.
Where do I get the energy? I honestly don’t know. I may look fine, but that doesn’t mean I’m not tired – it’s just a talent I have. When I’m really tired, I tend to yell loudly at someone, usually my husband,” she admitted with a laugh. “Makar is the opposite – he’s very calm and likes his peace. He’ll sometimes tell me, ‘Sasha, you need to calm down.’”
Trusova shared that her perspective on life has also shifted. “I used to dream and plan for the future. Now, I live in the moment and try to enjoy today. I focus on cherishing every phase of my child’s growth.”
Having grown up in the public eye, Trusova is no stranger to criticism, but she takes it in stride. “Support from fans and supporters is very important to me – I love them, and I truly feel their encouragement. As for hate, I approach it differently now. If people criticize me, it means they’re interested in me. That’s why they’re writing about me.
When I was younger, my parents shielded me from social media. They disconnected my access to comments, and I had limits. While I was actively competing, I didn’t read anything online. My mom always told me not to pay attention to it. By the time I gained full access to social media, I was already an adult and able to put things into perspective.”
Trusova also addressed her decision to share glimpses of her son on social media. “Studying journalism helped me feel more comfortable with blogs and cameras. I’ve shared photos of my child and other things as well. I don’t have any superstitions. But I think it’s too early for me to give advice to others. The most important thing is to stay calm. If a mother is stressed, the child becomes restless. Everyone has their own journey and decides what’s best for their child.”
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