Alexander Zhulin: “Make an American woman who has passed puberty and gained a little weight perform at least 3-3 clean – none of them will be able to.”
Alexander Zhulin about the doping case of Kamila Valieva. View this post on Instagram A post [...]
“Now many international federations have realized that they are losing money without Russian athletes. TV companies, sponsors, and so on.” Rodnina about the news that USOPC backs moves to allow athletes from Russia to compete at the Olympics
Tarasova, Zhulin and Rodnina commented on the news that the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee backs moves to allow [...]
Betina Popova: “We often hear comments from Alexander Zhulin about excess weight, and it sounds strange. Trusova grows, matures, there is a hormonal reorganization of the body, which happens to any girl.”
Betina Popova also spoke about criticism of Alexandra Trusova, who took third place at the Russian Grand Prix in [...]
Alexander Zhulin: “It will be hard for Trusova to cope with quads while she is overweight. If a few kilograms are gone, it will become much easier for her to skate.”
Alexander Zhulin believes that being overweight can prevent Alexandra Trusova from performing quadruple [...]
“You can be offended, but it’s better to lose weight.” Zhulin and Averbukh about the story shared by Kaitlin Hawayek.
Ilia Averbukh and Alexander Zhulin commented on the words of Kaitlin Hawayek. photo altapress.ru source: [...]
“He calls on athletes to betray their country.” Russians on Bach’s words about distancing from the war in Ukraine and being able to compete under a neutral flag
Russians commented on the words of the head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach. Vladimir [...]
“Given the current situation, I assume that they will not come.” Russian experts about Davis/Smolkin being announced for Russian GP
Russian coaches and everyone who couldn't keep silent commented on the news that Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin [...]
“They said they would mobilize only conscripts. Skaters are people who do not have any military experience, it makes them a cannon fodder.” Tarasova, Zhulin, Averbukh about the mobilization of Russian athletes to the army
Tatiana Tarasova, Alexander Zhulin and Ilia Averbukh commented on the information that figure skaters started to [...]
“This is a brilliant idea. Let all envious people be envious that they can’t break us!” Russian coaches and skaters about Valieva’s free program
Russian coaches, functionaries and former skaters about Kamila Valieva's free program dedicated to her Olympic [...]
“Where did the Americans get this information from? Who could tell them? Another gossip! They just want to win without competition.” Tarasova, Laishev, Zhulin and others on info about Valieva’s positive B sample
Tarasova, Laishev, Zhulin and Zheleznyakov commented on the information that Valieva's B sample is positive. [...]
“It’s a shame that Malinin skates for the United States. His parents are Russian.” Russian experts about Ilia Malinin’s quad axel
Ilia Malinin the first in history to jump a clean quadruple axel, he did it at the U.S. International Classic. [...]
“This is not welcomed now. In this situation, no one from the national team will change anything.” Russian experts abt news that 19 Russian skaters want to change sport citizenship
Russian coaches and experts commented on the information that 19 Russian skaters have applied for transfer to the [...]
“Interest will fall, advertisers will leave, tickets won’t be sold well. Everyone will soon bend to Russia. The only question is how quickly.” Russians about ISU losses
Alexander Zhulin, Tatiana Navka, Renat Laishev, Yana Rudkovskaya, and Maxim Trankov commented on the news about ISU [...]
Alexander Zhulin: “Classics develops skaters, but it’s not for everyone. Not for Hubbell / Donohue or Chock / Bates. Classics is useless for acrobatic athletes who don’t have ideal lines, you will never achieve a wow effect.”
Alexander Zhulin choreographed new program for Mishin / Galliamov, told why he considers them a but juniors and also [...]
“This is a continuation of European lack of culture, lawlessness and cowardice. This gang of dumb-headed leaders is spoiling people’s lives.” Tarasova, Laishev, Zhulin and others about cancelation of Trusova’s master class in Sweden
Tatiana Tarasova, Irina Rodnina, Renat Laishev and Yana Rudkovskaya commented on the cancelation of Alexandra [...]
“Yuzuru is an outstanding figure skater, a legend that has become part of that golden galaxy of figure skating greats” Russian coaches and skaters about Hanyu retiring from competing professionally.
Russian coaches and skaters about Yuzuru Hanyu retiring from competing professionally. View this post on [...]
“This is a good sign. It gives hope that things will get better soon. Perhaps this is a step towards reconciliation.” Zhulin, Tarasova about Trusova holding a master class in Sweden.
Silver medalist of the 2022 Olympics Alexandra Trusova will hold master classes in Stockholm, Sweden. View [...]
“Tutberidze has never wanted to stay in the USA. I’m more than sure that she isn’t going anywhere from Russia. At least for now.” Zhulin, Laishev and others
When Tutberidze will return from the US to Russia? Comments from Zhulin, Laishev and others. View this post [...]
“They may not come back at all. They can find something to their liking. I heard Cizeron sews something.” Zhulin and Averbukh about Papadakis / Cizeron to skip the next season
Alexander Zhulin and Ilia Averbukh spoke about the decision of the French duo Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume [...]
“It’s mean and petty. Do they want to say that Shcherbakova is not an Olympic champion, or what?” Russians about not inclusion of Scherbakova into ISU photo selection of Beijing 2022 champions
Anna Scherbakova, coaches and choreograpehrs commenten on the selection of photos of the International Skating Union [...]
Alexander Zhulin: “Instead of sitting without international competitions, since Diana Davis has a passport, it might be better to skate for the USA.”
Alexander Zhulin believes that many Russian skaters can start changing sports citizenship and also commented on rumors [...]
“They kill figure skating. All this is directed against our amazingly successful team and especially against the girls.” Russian coaches about ISU decisions
The International Skating Union (ISU) has extended the suspension of Russian athletes from international competitions [...]
“Tutberidze is enemy number one for the entire American figure skating community.” Tarasova, Zhulin, Laishev on criticism against Eteri Tutberidze for visiting Boston
Tatiana Tarasova, Alexander Zhulin and Renat Laishev commented on criticism from the United States against Eteri [...]
“Absolutely clean, high quality and technically competent. Well done!” Coaches on Elizaveta Tuktamysheva’s quad attempt
Coaches commented on Elizaveta Tuktamysheva's attempt of quad toe loop. View this post on Instagram [...]