“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 [...]
“We had no other choice” Sara Hurtado and Kirill Khaliavin left the group of Russian coach Alexander Zhulin
Sara Hurtado and Kirill Khaliavin left the group of Russian coach Alexander Zhulin. View this post on [...]
“The situation is extremely dire. There’s only one alternative left – the Armenian Nationals. But compared to the Worlds this is ridiculous.” Russian coaches about sanctions and cancelation of Rostelecom Cup
Russian coaches about ISU sanctions and cancelation of Grand Prix stage in Russia. photo by REUTERS Ilia [...]
“And here we get a confirmation that our girls are not the reason for female skaters from other countries to end their careers.” Russian coaches on the decision Alysa Liu to retire
Russian coaches comment on the decision of American skater Alysa Liu to end her career. View this post on [...]
Alexander Zhulin: “Decent prize money at domestic competitions is the only way to exist while everyone in the world considers us damned Russians.”
Alexander Zhulin told in the interview whether Sinitsina/Katsalapov will continue their career, new pair in his group, [...]
Alexander Zhulin: “Why wouldn’t Papadakis and Cizeron set a new record at competitions without Russian athletes? World Championships without Russians is a real circus!”
Alexander Zhulin told that he does not watch the World Figure Skating Championships, which takes place in French [...]
“I won’t watch the World Championships and I’m not interested. I’ll watch only the Russian Nationals and the championship in Saransk.” Zhulin and Averbukh
Ilia Averbukh and Alexander Zhulin announced that they would not watch the World Figure Skating [...]
“The West will do everything to ruin Russia and our sport.” Alexander Zhulin about possible massive change of sport citizenship in Russian team
Coach Alexander Zhulin about possible massive change of citizenship in figure skating due to the sanctions against [...]