“Even if it’s just an ice show, is it really appropriate to invite Russian skaters to Japan? Inviting them simply to boost ticket sales feels wrong.” Fantasy on Ice draws criticism over inviting Zagitova and Shcherbakova
"Fantasy on Ice" draws criticism over inviting Russian skaters. original source: Tokyo Sports dd. May 14th 2025 [...]
Anna Shcherbakova: “The label ‘perfect’ has followed me all my life. And I’ve often heard the phrase ‘we didn’t expect this from you’ which really started to trigger me, because what, am I not human?”
Anna Shcherbakova about her image of a perfect athlete. original source: Maxim Trankov's podcast "Free Program" / [...]
Anna Shcherbakova: “Journalists often led to the idea that the Olympics was the goal but it became a goal only after the World Championships. I never understood how to pursue a goal that was 3-4 years away. “
Anna Shcherbakova about the Olympics. original source: Yamal News YuTube Channel View this post on [...]
Anna Shcherbakova: “In figure skating, many girls starve themselves, fearing to see an extra 100 grams on the scale during weigh-ins. This is a big problem.”
Anna Shcherbakova spoke about the nutrition. original source: INNOFOOD View this post on Instagram [...]
Anna Shcherbakova: “This spring, I had three surgeries on my ankle. I think my return is not a very relevant issue.”
Anna Shcherbakova about training camps and resume of training. original source: TASS / RSport View this [...]
Anna Shcherbakova: “I have immense respect for Kaori Sakamoto. Even in the absence of serious competition, it’s important not to lower your own bar, to show the maximum of your capabilities.”
Anna Shcherbakova about Kaori Sakamoto and Ilia Malinin. original source: RBK photo Aleksandr Misyakin / [...]
Anna Shcherbakova: “I always try to be optimistic. Every time I get injured, I base my recovery on the minimum recovery time. Unfortunately, sometimes things don’t go according to plan. But that’s not a reason to be despondent.”
Anna Shcherbakova about recovering from surgery and offers for cooperation from foreign countries. original source: [...]
“Enjoy the whole process, not just the end result. And, probably, dream less about big victories, set realistic short-term goals for yourself and achieve them.”Advices from Anna Shcherbakova
Translation of Anna Shcherbakova's comments about dealing with stress and pressure in competitions. original [...]
Anna Shcherbakova: “I thought that a person who has won the Olympics would be the happiest person for the rest of their life. However, I experienced the happiest moments on the path to my goal, not when I finally reached it.”
Translation of Anna Shcherbakova's comments about winning the Olympics. original source: "Golden Apple" youtube [...]
Anna Shcherbakova: “It was such devastation and burnout after winning the Olympics! It took a year before I let go of this situation and managed to appreciate this medal calmly and consciously, even if not in an enthusiastic manner.”
Translation of Anna Shcherbakova's comments about the Olympics, quad jump, friendship and 2024 Worlds. original [...]
Anna Shcherbakova: “In life, I’m very absent-minded. At the World Championships, I forgot my performance dress in the hotel before the free program.”
Translation of Anna Shcherbakova's comments about her absent-mindedness. original source: VK View this [...]
Anna Shcherbakova: “I saw Julia Lipnitskaya’s preparation for the Olympics in Sochi, watched her training with admiration.”
Translation of Anna Shcherbakova's comments about Sochi Olympics. original source: MatchTV View this [...]
Anna Shcherbakova: “For my parents, education was the top priority.”
Translation of Anna Shcherbakova's comments about education and Olympics. original source: RSport View [...]
Anna Shcherbakova: “In high-level sports, there are no easy individuals. For a coach, the main thing is the result. And the results of Eteri Tutberidze speak for themselves.”
Translation of Anna Shcherbakova's interview for mail.ru. About Anna's current projects, Eteri Tutberidze and [...]
Anna Shcherbakova: “In the Olympic season, I weighed myself 50 times a day, I had to know how much I weighed every second throughout the day.”
Translation of Anna Shcherbakova' 's comments about weight control in sports. original source: sports.ru [...]
“She didn’t want to weigh in, gained 1.5 kg – how was that possible in just one day, it had to be intentional or her mother supported it.” Tutberidze about Medvedeva’s behavior in the Olympic season
Translation of Eteri Tutberidze’s comment about Evgenia Medvedeva's behavior before the Olympics. original [...]
“For me, it was revenge. It’s the best dishes you can serve.” Tutberidze on Shcherbakova’s victories over Kostornaia and Trusova
Translation of Eteri Tutberidze’s comment about Anna Shcherbakova's victory over Trusova and Kostornaia. original [...]
Anna Shcherbakova: “In my childhood, there was a figure skater whose performances I loved very much – it’s Japanese skater Mao Asada.”
Translation of Anna Shcherbakova's comments about her idols in skating and favorite jumps. original source: Detskoe [...]
“It’s impossible to get used to such attention; it touches me deeply every time. But it’s not only pleasant; it also comes with great responsibility.” Anna Shcherbakova about her popularity in China
Translation of Anna Shcherbakova's comment about her popularity in China. original source: sports.ru [...]
“The athlete’s career is short, and even missing one season is critical. Especially for women’s skating – now you can count on only one Olympic cycle there.” Chen Lu about collaboration with Russian coaches
Chinese former figure skater and now a coach, Chen Lu spoke about collaboration with Russian coaches and athletes. [...]
Anna Shcherbakova: “I recently joked that I felt like a rock star in China. It was hard to believe when I saw so many fans.”
Anna Shcherbakova about shows in China. View this post on Instagram A post shared by [...]
Anna Shcherbakova: “I never had the goal of becoming a world or Olympic champion, I never had that feeling that if it didn’t work out, then everything was in vain. I always did it because I liked it, because it’s my favorite thing to do.”
Olympic champion Anna Shcherbakova shared what helped her believe in herself and also revealed some nuances of the [...]
Anna Shcherbakova: “I can confidently say that everything that happened was for the better. The way my path unfolded led me to the achievements I managed to accomplish.”
Interview with Anna Shcherbakova. View this post on Instagram A post shared by [...]
Anna Shcherbakova hasn’t yet resumed full-scale training and is unlikely to compete in 2023/2024 season.
Anna Shcherbakova is unlikely to compete in 2023/2024 season. View this post on Instagram A post [...]