“The tremendous stress ruined his entire program. I believe the team event drained all his energy!” Tatiana Tarasova on Malinin’s performance
Tatiana Tarasova expressed her opinion on how participating in the team event affected American figure skater Ilia [...]
“I agree with the results; they are correct. At last, the Canadian pair, who for many years deserved to be first, second, or third, won the bronze. Previously, they were left with nothing.” Tarasova on the Olympic podium in ice dance
Tatiana Tarasova, shared her impressions of the ice dance competition at the 2026 Olympics in Milan. original [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “It was the first time I saw Malinin make mistakes. In my opinion, he had no energy. Maybe he is dealing with acclimatization.”
Tatiana Tarasova commented on the results of the men’s short program in the team event at the 2026 [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “At our Nationals, there were more fans than at the U.S. Nationals. We also outperform the Americans in programs, our compositions are better.”
Tatiana Tarasova believes that interest in figure skating has increased in Russia and compares the programs of Russian [...]
“No one even tried a quad. It’s strange. They skated the same way 25 years ago as they do now. I see no progress. Only a few did triple-triple. I think it’s a low technical level.” Tarasova on the level of women’s singles at the Europeans
Tatiana Tarasova commented on the level of women’s singles at the European Championships. original source: [...]
“There were only two clean skates. It’s not interesting to watch. They’re not doing ultra-C elements, not doing triple axels, not doing quads. They’re only doing elements that have been performed for a hundred years.” Tarasova on women’s SP at the Europeans
Tatiana Tarasova believes that the level of European figure skating is declining. original source: Sport24 photo [...]
“She is an outstanding girl. That’s why she was disqualified – they realized that in the coming years, no one would be able to beat her.” Tarasova on the news that Valieva prepares for a comeback after her suspension
Tatiana Tarasova believes that figure skater Kamila Valieva can regain her athletic form. original source: RIA [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “I think that, for now, no one in the world can compete with Ilia Malinin – he is a confident leader.”
Tatina Tarasova called Ilia Malinin a genius of figure skating. original source: RIA Novosti [...]
“They wanted to destroy Kamila with a four-year disqualification, but they only managed to bring her down.” Tarasova on the end of Kamila Valieva’s disqualification
Tatiana Tarasova commented on the end of Kamila Valieva’s disqualification. original source: Sport24 / [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “The suspension was illegal; no one has the authority to throw our country out of international figure skating. Why weren’t the USA or Israel suspended? They do the same things as we do, but only Russia was suspended.”
Tatiana Tarasova criticized the ISU for suspending Russian figure skaters, stating it was unjust and urging their [...]
“This is an insult to our country, our coaches, and our children.” Tatiana Tarasova on the IOC decision to remove pair skating from the 2028 Youth Olympic
Tarasova commented on the exclusion of pair skating from the Youth Olympic Games program. original source: [...]
“Nothing is impossible for him. He is perfection, and he keeps perfecting himself.” Tatiana Tarasova about Ilia Malinin
Tatiana Tarasova believes that American skater Ilia Malinin could become the first figure skater in history to land a [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “Malinin took figure skating into a new, completely different world. What I saw truly stunned me. I can’t say it inspired me… I thought: how and what do we teach children now?”
Tatiana Tarasova: Malinin has taken figure skating into a completely different world. original source: Okko / [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “Malinin is the skater of the future. His technique is unique – there’s no way to compare him to any skater from the past. Right now, he has no rivals, and back then, there wouldn’t have been any either.”
Tatiana Tarasova: "Ilia Malinin Has No Rivals" original source: Sport24 View this post on Instagram [...]
“There was no other scenario in my mind. But why only under neutral status? We’ve already spent so many years without our flag and anthem.” Tarasova on reports suggest that Russian skaters may be allowed to participate in ISU events during the 2026/27 season
Tatiana Tarasova Confident in Russian Figure Skaters’ Return to ISU Tournaments in 2026 original source: [...]
“Can their performance be seen as a statement for an Olympic podium finish? It certainly can. I don’t think they’ll win in Milan” Tatiana Tarasova on Cizeron and Fournier Beaudry
Tatiana Tarasova Reflects on Cizeron and Fournier Beaudry’s Grand Prix Win and Olympic Hopes original source: Vse [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “This is an entirely different level of singles skating. Ilia is the skater of the future. As of today, no one can challenge him.”
Tatiana Tarasova declares Ilia Malinin as the unrivaled favorite for Olympic gold. original source: Vse pro [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “We’ve seen other skaters return to the ice, even after giving birth, so there shouldn’t be any issues. I believe Valieva will already be competing next year.”
Tatiana Tarasova Believes Kamila Valieva Can Return to Her Pre-Suspension Level original source: Vse pro [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “A tournament was held in Kazakhstan in memory of Denis Ten, and he is truly deserving of such a tribute because the entire world loved him. Denis was a very talented young man, a kind and intelligent individual.
Tatiana Tarasova Reflects on Her Visit to the Denis Ten Memorial Tournament original source: Sport24 dd. October [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “People don’t leave Tutberidze – she’s an excellent coach. What happened? Didn’t she take Valieva back? Or did Kamila make this decision on her own?”
Tarasova Doubts Kamila Valieva Will Leave Eteri Tutberidze for Sokolovskaya original source: RSport View [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “When will someone stand up for us? When? It’s time to seriously think about what to do next. Those who have a chance to win at the Olympics should go, but for those competing for 5th-7th places, maybe there’s no point.”
IOC Confirms Neutral Status for Russian Athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics: Tatiana Tarasova's Comments original [...]
“They’re scoundrels! They don’t have the authority to remove our choreographer or coach from a competition; they have no right to do this. Who is going to protect us?” Tarasova and Zhulin on Gleikhengauz being not allowed to Olympic qualifier
Tatiana Tarasova and Alexander Zhulin criticized the decision of not permitting Daniil Gleikhengauz to attend Olympic [...]
Tatiana Tarasova on same-sex pairs in figure skating: “In some countries, there are fewer boys skating, which is why such ice dance pairs are forming. In Russia, we have enough of everything, and everything is done ‘the traditional way.'”
Tatiana Tarasova shared her opinion that same-sex pairs in figure skating should initially compete in separate events [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “Why are we only allowed to compete in two disciplines at the Olympic qualifier? Did we do something wrong? The ISU remains silent, offering no explanation. Maybe they’re embarrassed. But we’re not!”
Tatiana Tarasova criticized the restrictions preventing Russian athletes from full participation in qualifying events [...]