“The Olympic year is always difficult. It is not the same as previous seasons. This is a big responsibility, tougher competition, and psychologically it is absolutely impossible not to think that the Games happen every four years, "Tarasova told RT.
The coach also said that she is expecting famous figure skaters Alexander Trusova and Alena Kostornaya in the coming season.
“If we talk about the next season, it will not be easy for everyone, because there are many strong athletes in Russia. I am sure that neither Sasha Trusova nor Alena Kostornaya will give up their positions. In the same way, I see Zhenya Plushenko has a very strong desire to achieve results, and I, as a coach, are very happy about this, ”Tarasova stressed.
Earlier, coach Inna Goncharenko told how Evgenia Medvedeva influenced Alina Zagitova's victory at the 2018 Olympic Games.