“I don’t see anything surprising about it. If you were in their situation, wouldn’t you consider trying it?” Russian specialists on the rumor that Davis/Smolkin got a release and will represent Georgia
Russian specialists commented on the rumor that Davis/Smolkin got a release from the Russian Skating Federation and [...]
Alexander Lakernik: “The development of club sports in figure skating is a virgin field with lots of opportunities. In this case, athletes represent not their countries but their clubs, which is not prohibited at all.”
Interview with Alexander Lakernik, ISU honorary vice-president. Lakernik assessed the level of the World Championship [...]
Alexander Lakernik: “It’s important how long will it take the ISU to understand that without Russians it can be good only at the beginning.”
Interview with Honorary Vice President of the International Skating Union (ISU) Alexander Lakernik. About ban of [...]
“This’s wrong decision, unfair, very disappointing. All this decisions are aimed at oppressing Russian skaters.” Russian coaches and functionaries on losing spots at senior and junior Worlds
Russian coaches and functionaries commented on losing spots at senior and junior world championships of the 2022/2023 [...]
“Various insinuations have already begun. It might be beneficial for someone to do this. ” Russian coaches, specialist and officials about possible problem with doping testing for one of the Russian skater.
According to Inside the games, the medal ceremony of figure skaters was postponed due to problems with doping testing [...]
Alexandr Lakernik: “It would be unfair to choose the finalists based on the results of performances at the Junior Grand Prix only, so we will look for other options.”
The Russian Figure Skating Federation (FFKR) announced that Russian figure skaters will missed the first two stages of [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “If we have the opportunity to host the World Championships in Russia, we will host it brilliantly! No one holds championships better than us!”
At the end of December, the Swedish Figure Skating Federation announced the cancellation of all national competitions [...]
Alexander Lakernik: “Eteri and Russia in general will cope with rising the age minimum. But many other countries …”
Alexander Lakernik commented on the results of the Russian Cup, raising the age minimum and criticism from the [...]