“During the Olympic season, we appeared decent and in some ways, more confident than other teams in the fight for the third spot.” and “I never wanted to skate for America.” Interview with Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin
Big interview with Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin Part 2. original source: Sports by Maya Bagriantseva [...]
“Our initial conversations with the I.AM started two years ago, at the end of the Olympic season. But at that time because of difficulties with the documents it didn’t work out.” Davis and Smolkin about trainings in Montreal
Big interview with Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin. original source: Sports by Maya Bagriantseva View this [...]
“Such “neighborhood” concerns. This decision was not coordinated or discussed with us in any way.” Ukrainian ice dancers on former Russian skaters Davis/Smolkin joining the IAM Academy.
Ukrainian ice dancers and Federation of Figure Skating commented on former Russian skaters Davis/Smolkin joining the [...]
Romain Haguenauer: “Davis and Smolkin approached us two years ago, but it was not the right time then. We thought that everything is now improving and we started collaborating.”
Translation of Romain Haguenauer's comments about Davis and Smolkin joining the IAM Acedemy. original source: [...]
“Such pairs can transfer wherever they want, no one is interested.”Tarasova commented on Davis/Smolkin moving to the Ice Academy of Montreal
Translation of Tatiana Tarasova's comments about Davis/Smolkin moving to Ice Academy of Montreal. original source: [...]
Davis and Smolkin: “We feel that we could have done better – it’s certainly disappointing. We went out for the performance without panic but nerves still got the better of us.”
Translation of Diana Davis' and Gleb Smolkin's comments about thier performance at the European Championships [...]
Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin: “Nerves are more present than before. Despite our experience at major international competitions it feels like we are starting from scratch now.”
Translation of Diana Davis' and Gleb Smolkin's comments about their performance in a rhythm dance at the European [...]
“They can achieve very high results. A medal at the European Championships? We always count on that.” Georgian Figure Skating Federation about Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin
Translation of the President of the Georgian Figure Skating Federation comments about the chances of Diana Davis and [...]
Irina Rodnina: “I don’t consider Davis/Smolkin a promising pair. It would be interesting to hear her mother position – all her students are sitting at home, and her daughter is competing.”
Translation of Irina Rodnina's comments about the prospects of Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin at the European [...]
“They have improved in skating skills. However, it seems that they didn’t fully develop the choreography, both with Michael Jackson and ‘Swan Lake.'” Ekaterina Bobrova about Davis/Smolkin
Translation of Ekaterina Bobrova's comments about Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin original source: Championat - [...]
“Is it a beauty contest or should we look for skating skills?” Betina Popova about Davis/Smolkin placing above the Taschlers at the Nepela Memorial
Translation of Betina Popova's comment about performance and scores of Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin at the Ondrej [...]
Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin: We mentioned that we didn’t rule out changing citizenship, but neither the USA nor Israel were mentioned. All this was blown up by “journalists”
Interview with Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin. About switching to Georgian team, new programs and debut competition. [...]
Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin: “We are satisfied with our debut. We are glad that we managed to win and start the season successfully under the Georgian flag.”
Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin on their debut representing Georgia. Also some comments from the Russian coaches. [...]
Diana Davis/Gleb Smolkin have compensated the funds spent on their preparation
Diana Davis/Gleb Smolkin have compensated the Center for Sports Preparation of National Teams of Russia for the funds [...]
“They haven’t participated in any competitions for a year and a half after the Olympics, no funds have been spent on them.” Davis/Smolkin got a release and will represent Georgia
Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin got a release from the Russian Figure Skating Federation and will represent Georgia. [...]
“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 [...]
Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin will skate to Michael Jackson next season
Ice dancers Gleb Smolkin and Diana Davis told about music they chose for next season's rhythm dance. View [...]
“Nobody should criticize Tutberidze. A trip to the USA is her business, she lives her own life, resists what is happening around her.” Renat Laishev
Sambo-70 President Renat Laishev spoke about the trip of Eteri Tutberidze to the USA. View this post on [...]
“I wish to everyone less hate in your soul. Hate is destructive.” New Years’ greetings from Eteri Tutberidze
Eteri Tutberidze congratulated her followers on the New Year. View this post on Instagram A post [...]
Renat Laishev: “Davis and Smolkin can be intelligence officers for our federation in the capitalist states, KGB agents abroad.”
Sambo-70 President Renat Laishev believes that Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin will still represent Russia at [...]
Gleb Smolkin: “When what happened in February happened, we immediately applied for my green card”
Gleb Smolkin, who performs in ice dance in a pair with Diana Davis, explained why they do not come to Russian [...]
“To say that we won’t notice their absence is an insult. To say that we’ll notice … Why won’t they participate then?” Tarasova and Kogan about the participation of Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin in the Russian Nationals
Director General of the Russian Figure Skating Federation (FFKR) Alexander Kogan and Tatiana Tarasova spoke about the [...]
“There’s only one Homeland. They will understand it, but it will be too late.” Russian specialists about Davis/Smolkin not coming to Grand Prix
Coaches and all our favorite experts on Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin missing the grand-prix stage in Moscow. photo [...]
Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin will miss the fourth stage of the Russian Grand Prix in Moscow
Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin will miss the fourth stage of the Russian Grand Prix in Moscow. View this post [...]