Return to the old image of Medvedeva and Zagitova’s plans
Russian figure skater Evgenia Medvedeva again appeared in the image of the main character of Japanese animated films beloved by many fans. This year, she will perform in the Sailor Moon ice show, dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the franchise. Two-time world champion took part in the presentation of the presentation and answered questions from journalists. She thanked the creator of the series, Naoko Takeuchi, and also admired the costume, which is fully consistent with the image of her character.
“I'm going to train a lot and work to get closer to the image of Sailor Moon. It’s convenient for me, there is no discomfort. The wig adds realism. I want to express myself with a change of costumes. I trained at the mirror, including working on facial expressions, ”Medvedev said at a press conference.
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In anticipation of the start of the World Cup, which will be held March 16-22 in Montreal, Canada, Tatler, a magazine specializing in fashion and social life, dedicated the March issue to four students of Eteri Tutberidze - Alina Zagitova, Alena Kostornaya, Anna Shcherbakova and Alexandra Trusova. Skaters took part in the photo shoot, and also talked about their daily lives and plans for the future.
So, Zagitova, in December last year who announced the suspension of her career, admitted that she repeatedly thought about how to hang skates on a nail.
“When I was 13 years old, my grandmother and I moved to Moscow, I entered Sambo-70 and got into the group with Eteri Tutberidze, Sergey Dudakov and Daniil Gleichengauz. We went through so much together and experienced so much! They literally became my second family. Several times I was about to leave the sport, but my character did not allow it. When something doesn’t work out, I will do it so that everything works out, ”Zagitova recalled.
Nevertheless, in the near future, Olympic champion Pyeongchang is expecting a new stage in her life - she will have to enter a university. She has already decided on the direction: the skater intends to follow in the footsteps of Tutberidze.
“I'm getting ready to enter the Russian State University of Physical Education. I want to unlearn a trainer and, like Eteri Georgievna, bring up new champions, ”said Zagitova.
In addition to the sports sphere, Zagitova would like to realize herself in creativity. In particular, she admitted that she dreams of meeting the famous pop singer Selena Gomez and starring with her in the same video.
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Kostorna's dilemma and the ambitious goals of Trusova
If for Zagitova, admission to the university is not far off, then her younger colleagues in the Tutberidze group still have time to decide on their future specialty. However, Kostornaya is already set up quite seriously. She devotes a significant part of her time to studies, since next year she will have to pass the exam.
“I still can’t decide: journalism or medical. I know for sure that I don’t want to become a coach, but I’m happy with a sports observer or a neurosurgeon. I rarely appear at school and send all assignments to teachers by mail, ”Kostornaya said.
In addition, the newly made European champion said that the main goal for her is to win the upcoming world championship. In addition, she said that she was going to buy a horse.
“In my free time from the ice rink, that is, in the summer, I do jumping. I master the basic elements with the trainer, and in the aunt stables on her horse, Rocky practice the learned tricks ... I want a frieze or tinker. The horses of these two breeds are very beautiful, but the tinker is a little stronger in terms of jumping, so I’m more inclined towards him, ”Kostornaya shared her plans.
In turn, Trusova said that she is currently focused on developing programs. Her plans include mastering all the quadruple jumps, as well as winning the Beijing Winter Olympics. An example for her is the ex-student of Tutberidze Medvedev.
“I came to the group to Eteri Georgievna when I was 11 years old. This team had the best coaches and Zhenya Medvedev was engaged - she is an example of hard work for me, ”Trusova admitted.
Shcherbakova also remembered her first steps under the leadership of Tutberidze. She joined her group at the age of 9 and personally observed the work of Olympic champion Yulia Lipnitskaya. According to her, one of the most difficult periods in her life was the summer of 2017, when she broke her leg and was forced to miss the start of her first season at the international junior level.
“When I finally went out on the ice, I thought that everything complicated was behind us. But it turned out that I could barely stand skating. The first month only slipped, then the trainers, step by step, restored the jumps. At first, I only made them on a “fishing rod,” Shcherbakova recalled.
The change of coaching staff Konstantinova and injury Lazukin
At the beginning of the week, it became known that the bronze medalist of the 2019 Universiade Stanislav Konstantinov left the group of her long-term mentor Valentina Chebotaryova. Many fans began to speculate about the continuation of her career, but for a long time they did not have to be in the dark. Two-time Olympic champion Evgeni Plushenko, now engaged in coaching, said that the skater began classes at his academy under the leadership of Alexander Volkov.
Later, the athlete explained her decision. She expressed gratitude to Chebotaryova, however, stressed that in the current situation, in a difficult physical and psychological state, she needed a change of scenery.
“They (Plushenko and Volkov. - RT ) gave me a chance, and some other people did not believe me. I am ready to work and recover, what happens - we'll see. But I am very tuned to work and really want to live up to expectations, ”RIA Novosti quotes Konstantinova.
In turn, Volkov spoke about further work with the new ward. According to him, she has good equipment that will not undergo drastic changes, and already by the start of next season the coaching staff intends to bring her in optimal shape. In addition, he emphasized the motivation of Konstantinova.
“The main thing is that the athlete wants this. While I see that she really wants. We have big loads, it’s hard for her. At the OFP she “dies”, but I explained to her that now it is necessary. In the competitive period, the load will be reduced, but it is not soon. This season she will not perform, ”Volkov explained.
Disappointing news awaited fans of Andrei Lazukin, who failed to compete for participation in major international competitions this season and took only 12th place in the Russian championship. His coach Alexei Mishin said that over the course of the year the skater had to go out on the ice with knee pain due to a rupture of ligaments.
“Now he hasn’t been riding for two months now, he is in Moscow at a consultation of doctors who will decide whether to have surgery or possibly conservative treatment,” the ABN portal quotes Mishin.