“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 [...]
“Boikova/Kozlovskii couldn’t handle the competition. It’s probably tough when two good pairs are training together.” Russian coaches on the news about pair switching to Tutberidze

Russian coaches commented on Boikova/Kozlovskii's decision to switch to the group of Eteri Tutberidze. View [...]
Zhulin and Tarasova: “Let Cizeron team up with Scott Moir. I think they will be a good match. And let Cizeron and Moir compete against Papadakis and Hubbell.”

Alexander Zhulin and Tatiana Tarasova commented on the news that Gabriella Papadakis and Madison Hubbell is preparing [...]
“Kostornaia should have a conscience. She should be ashamed of her words. Everyone knows her because she was with Eteri.” Zhulin and Tarasova about Kostornaia’s comment

Alexander Zhulin and Tatiana Tarasova commented on the words of Alena Kostornaia about coaching methods of Eteri [...]
“The record of Chock and Bates is significant even in the absence of Russian leading pairs.” Tatiana Tarasova

The world record of American figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates in rhythm dance is important even in the [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “We should to go to competitions, even in a neutral status. Why should other states intervene and say whether we should participate or not? It’s none of their business.”

Tatiana Tarasova believes that the Russians athletes should go to competitions even in a neutral status. photo [...]
“We’re so fed up that they mock us like some kind of lab animals. And who is mocking? They better look at themselves – batshit transgenders.” Russian coaches about the IOC conditions for the admission of Russians athletes

Russian coaches about the IOC conditions for the admission of Russians athletes to international [...]
“With Russian athletes, Sakamoto still could possibly be on the podium, but hardly on the first place.” Russian coaches and former skaters reacted to the victory of Kaori Sakamoto at the 2023 World Championships

Russian coaches and former skaters reacted to the victory of Japanese Kaori Sakamoto at the 2023 World [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “Grassl didn’t leave any particular impression. He jumps with difficulty. Does he have a chance to compete for medals? No.”

Tatiana Tarasova believes that Daniel Grassl has no chance to compete for medals at the World Championships. photo [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “What did our athletes do wrong to Tessa? Signing such letters, they kill their colleagues! This is a real murder and I can’t look at it any other way.”

Tatiana Tarasova spoke about the fact that Canadian athletes are against the admission of Russians to international [...]
“The event will be no poorer because of Trusova’s absence.” Tatiana Tarasova about Alexandra Trusova’s withdrawal from Russian GP Final

Tatiana Tarasova about withdrawal of Alexandra Trusova from the Russian Grand Prix Final. View this post on [...]
“Maybe children won’t come to him if they are judged poorly. It’ll be very bad for his work, and he works very well.” Tarasova reacted to Plushenko’s statement that his students could switch sport citizenship

Tatiana Tarasova reacted to the words of Evgeni Plushenko that his students could switch sport citizenship due to [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “Ilia Malinin has nothing to do with the Russian figure skating school. He is an American athlete with Russian parents.”

Tatiana Tarasova said that the American Ilia Malinin has nothing to do with the Russian school of figure skating. [...]
“The results of the award are fair. Why not Shcherbakova? She hasn’t been skating long enough yet.” Tatiana Tarasova about Nathan Chen winning the ISU Most Valuable Skater nomination

Tatiana Tarasova spoke about the results of the ISU Skating Awards. View this post on Instagram [...]
The father of Alexandra Trusova demanded that Channel One remove Alexei Yagudin and Tatiana Tarasova from commenting on his daughter’s performances

The father of figure skater Alexandra Trusova demanded that Channel One prohibit Alexei Yagudin and Tatiana Tarasova [...]
“Now many international federations have realized that they are losing money without Russian athletes. TV companies, sponsors, and so on.” Rodnina about the news that USOPC backs moves to allow athletes from Russia to compete at the Olympics

Tarasova, Zhulin and Rodnina commented on the news that the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee backs moves to allow [...]
“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 [...]
“Did he leave? God bless him health. Wherever he is after working with Eteri Georgievna, he will not succeed.” Russian experts send Morisi Kvitelashvili traditional good wishes vibes

Tarasova, Averbukh and Laishev commented on the news that Morisi Kvitelashvili will train in Italy now. [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “We can’t do without state support. How are we going to pay for the ice? All together, or something?”

Tatiana Tarasova believes that figure skating in Russia will not be able to develop without state support. photo by [...]
“Yagudin doesn’t know how to skate. Let him sit and comment.” Evgeni Plushenko about a possible rivalry with Alexei Yagudin at the show program competitions

The old good drama Plushenko vs Yagudin unexpectedly with us again. photo Alexei Avdokhin / sports.ru Evgeni [...]
“Eteri is an outstanding coach. After Tutberidze, Sokolovskaya will not help her in any way.” Coaches, specialists, athletes about Trusova leaving Tutberidze’s group.

Coaches, specialists, athletes about Trusova leaving Tutberidze's grous. View this post on Instagram [...]
“He calls on athletes to betray their country.” Russians on Bach’s words about distancing from the war in Ukraine and being able to compete under a neutral flag

Russians commented on the words of the head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach. Vladimir [...]
“The program makes Valieva relive hell all over again? It is inappropriate for fans to write this.” Tarasova and Averbukh about Valieva’s free program

Ilia Averbukh and Tatiana Tarasova about Kamila Valieva's free program dedicated to the Beijing Olympics. [...]
“Given the current situation, I assume that they will not come.” Russian experts about Davis/Smolkin being announced for Russian GP

Russian coaches and everyone who couldn't keep silent commented on the news that Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin [...]