Elizaveta Tuktamysheva: “I agree with Alysa Liu that when you are given freedom and you are a senior athlete, it is beneficial. When there is a respectful and trusting relationship between athlete and coach, it helps.”
World champion Elizaveta Tuktamysheva agreed with Alysa Liu that granting freedom to adult athletes is beneficial, [...]
“Rio Nakata, a wonderful Japanese skater who has won the Junior Worlds several times, has great potential. I think he can provide strong competition.” Elizaveta Tuktamysheva on who would be the most intriguing skater on the international stage next season
World and European champion Elizaveta Tuktamysheva commented on Yuma Kagiyama’s decision to skip the 2026/2027 [...]
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva: “Reducing the number of jumps means that the weakest jump will be removed, not the strongest. And those who have been winning with their technical skills should continue to win, because they will still have a variety of quads.”
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva commented on the reduction of jumps in the free program, saying she views the change calmly and [...]
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva: “Female athletes often face a broader set of expectations – not only regarding results, but also how they look and present themselves on the ice. That’s enormous pressure, especially in adolescence because your body is changing.”
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva spoke in an interview with Forbes about the pressure women face in sports. original source: [...]
Tuktamysheva: “The last five years of my career were the most comfortable for me: I clearly understood that stepping onto the ice was my choice. I became someone who leads the training process together with the coach, not just someone who obeys.”
World champion Elizaveta Tuktamysheva spoke about when she developed a conscious approach to figure [...]
“For some reason, it’s not customary to talk about this in our society. Victims of abuse usually remain silent. Those affected cannot escape the vicious cycle.” Elizaveta Tuktamysheva explained the idea behind her program addressing the problem of domestic violence.
Figure skater Elizaveta Tuktamysheva explained the idea behind her program addressing the problem of domestic [...]
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva: “Alysa Liu was very talented even as a child, doing quadruple jumps. That’s why today she can afford to skate with ease: when you’re confident in your content, you feel a sense of freedom.”
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva discussed how she maintained motivation amid intense competition and commented on the [...]
“Far more women suffer from this than we think. I want victims of domestic violence to stop being invisible. They have the right to be heard – and the right to protection.” Elizaveta Tuktamysheva on her program at the Russian Challenge
World figure skating champion Elizaveta Tuktamysheva shared that her program at the "Russian Challenge" show [...]
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva: “When you’re thin, you’re told that your jumps work – ‘so you win competitions, so you’re valuable.’ That chain needs to be broken. Because you are valuable as you are.”
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva shares how her attitude toward thinness and weight in figure skating has changed over [...]
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva: “I didn’t retire because I felt I didn’t have the strength to keep working or because I was tired of the sport. I simply lost that motivation. If we had been allowed to compete, even just two years ago, I might not have retired.”
Russian figure skater Elizaveta Tuktamysheva admitted that she might not have ended her career if she had been allowed [...]
“He’s just a normal, good guy! A sweetheart, as I call him. Open to communication, very calm. I didn’t notice any arrogance. Ilia speaks Russian, understands everything, but gives interviews in English.” Tuktamysheva on Ilia Malinin
World figure skating champion Elizaveta Tuktamysheva announced that she will go to the 2026 Olympics in Milan as a [...]
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva: “The showdown between Fournier Beaudry/Cizeron and Chock/Bates will be truly intense. This is something you definitely need to see! Most likely, it will be the last time we see these pairs compete together.”
2015 World and European champion Elizaveta Tuktamysheva will serve as a correspondent for Okko at the 2026 Winter [...]
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva: “At one point, I was working on my axel, jumping. I was enthusiastic and thought about coming back, but in the end, I made a decision to retire.”
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva said she thought about returning to the sport after announcing a pause in her [...]
“At first, you see it and think, “Well, yes, he did seven quads.” But when you realize what just happened before your eyes, you understand the scale of the achievement. He’s a genius!” Tuktamysheva on Milinin’s seven quads
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva shared her impressions of Adeliia Petrosian and Petr Gumennik’s performances at the Russian [...]
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva: “After a show, a man approached my car and asked if he could have coffee with me. I’ve been stalked by that man for more than half a year now. He doesn’t let me live a normal life.”
Tuktamysheva told that she has been suffering from a stalker for half a year. original source: Sports / Vitya [...]
Alysa Liu: “I keep working hard on the triple axel, and I hope that at Nationals I’ll be able to include it in my program.”
American figure skater Alysa Liu spoke with 2015 world champion Elizaveta Tuktamysheva during the Grand Prix Final in [...]
“I read the news, and it triggers me. I read it and think, “Okay. Sensible women who know what they want to achieve, who know their worth, will build their own path.” Tuktamysheva on the narratives “Woman must give birth”
World champion Elizaveta Tuktamysheva shared her views on birth rates and abortion in Russia. original source: [...]
Alexei Mishin: “If Tuktamysheva had appeared in a different historical period of world figure skating, her athletic fate might have been different.”
Alexei Mishin commented on his student Elizaveta Tuktamysheva’s decision to retire. source: RIA Novosti / Sport [...]
“I can now say with gratitude that I had a bright career, and I regret nothing.” Elizaveta Tuktamysheva has officially announced her retirement
World Champion Figure Skater Tuktamysheva Announces Retirement source: Sports View this post on [...]
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva: “I love seeing athletes who skate with soul. Probably only in my recent competitive seasons have I really understood how to put my soul into the program.”
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva: Artistry, Performance, and the Evolution of Figure Skating original source: Sports [...]
“He opened my eyes to figure skating techniques. What he explained to me – that was the first time I’d ever heard such things.” Elizaveta Tuktamysheva on training camp with Rafael Arutyunyan
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva reflects on a training camp with Rafael Arutyunyan in the U.S. original source: TASS [...]
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva: “In 2018, I brought back my triple axel. That moment was like a second wind in my sports career.”
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva reflects on the absence of a fame surge and career turning points original source: [...]
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva: “I never go through periods of not eating. If I were to skip meals, it would lead to exhaustion. I try to maintain consistent eating habits to stay comfortable.”
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva on nutrition, childhood inspirations, and key moments in her career original source: [...]
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva: “I found a phrase that really helped me relax. I would tell myself, ‘On a universal scale, it absolutely doesn’t matter whether you skate well or badly. For anyone preparing for a competition, give it a try – it’s very effective in reducing the pressure.”
World champion Elizaveta Tuktamysheva reflects on her figure skating journey and career transition. original [...]