Virtual fans in Sochi, Kozlovsky's coronavirus and Isinbayeva's on the ice: what is being discussed in the world of figure skating

Trusova's new achievement and Plushenko's skating rink construction

The Evgeni Plushenko school will soon receive a new skating rink and a base where the skaters will hold their camps.

The opening of new facilities is scheduled for November 3.

At the moment, construction is in its final stages.

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Publication from Evgeny Plushenko (@plushenkoofficial) Oct 17, 2020 8:57 PDT

According to Plushenko, the best students of the academy will be able to live in separate cottages, as well as not pay tuition fees.

“There will be halls, choreographic, creative, spa.

In general, my wife and I are opening a full-fledged sports base in the Moscow region.

In February, a second skating rink with a large area and a restaurant will appear in Moscow.

We decided to invest in sports, in figure skating, "Plushenko said in an interview with Sport-Express.

Meanwhile, the ward of specialist Alexander Trusov, who in the offseason ceased cooperation with Eteri Tutberidze, recorded another achievement in her asset.

In one of the classes, she performed a quadruple rittberger.

"Everything impossible for Sasha is possible!"

- commented on the intermediate success of Plushenko's ward.

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Publication by Sasha Trusova (@avtrusova) Oct 15, 2020 7:38 am PDT

Some time ago there were rumors that Alexandra had stopped working with the choreographer and coach Sergei Rozanov, who moved to the Angela Plushenko Academy from Khrustalny with her.

It was assumed that they would continue to work in the new school, so this information surprised many.

Plushenko confirmed that Rozanov, as well as Elena Ilinykh, are now working with another former ward of Tutberidze, Alena Kostornaya.

According to him, the relationship between mentor and student was terminated by mutual agreement.

“Nobody came together.

I say it as it is - Sasha came herself.

And her dad invited me to take Sergei.

I replied: “Why not, this is a good specialist,” the coach explained.

After the Moscow stage of the Russian Cup, experts and fans actively discussed new programs and images of athletes.

Perhaps most of all attention was drawn to the number "Bolero" by the silver medalist Kamila Valieva, which complemented the spectacular costume with embroidery in the form of snake eyes.

According to the dress designer Olga Ryabenko, this image was not chosen by chance.

“After Girl on the Ball, Camila had to surprise the audience with something new.

The idea of ​​her performance in the form of a snake was suggested by Eteri Tutberidze.

Camila's hand movements in the program resemble those of snakes.

On the sleeves of the suit, I drew snakes that crawl to the wrists.

Their eyes are located on the hands ", - quotes Ryabenko" Championship "with reference to Sputnik Japan.

Tukatmysheva's fatigue and Kozlovsky's coronavirus

On October 23, the third stage of the Russian Cup starts, where Elizaveta Tuktamysheva, Sofya Samodurova, Mikhail Kolyada and others will perform for the first time this season.

Before the trip to Sochi, Alexei Mishin's group settled at the base in Novogorsk to conduct the final part of the preparation.

In accordance with the rules, all skaters passed coronavirus tests.

At the same time, the 2015 world champion admitted that forced self-isolation was not easy for her.

“How tired I am of sitting in the room and doing nothing.

God, when is the test coming?

Please hurry.

I didn’t think I’ll say that, but I want to go practice already, ”Tuktamysheva wrote on Instagram.

Fortunately, the tests showed a negative result, and the athletes began to exercise.

Much less fortunate was the pair of Alexander Boykov - Dmitry Kozlovsky.

Due to the partner's positive test for COVID-19, they were forced to withdraw from the Sochi stage, which was also supposed to be their first this season.

“Dima is really ill, but he suffers the disease in a mild form.

Sasha Boykova has a negative test.

There is no reason for serious concern - the situation is difficult all over the world, you need to go through it, ”the couple's coach Tamara Moskvina told TASS.

In connection with the coronavirus pandemic, the third stage will be held with empty stands.

However, the organizers decided to compensate for the lack of fans in an unusual way.

Anyone can take a photo or record a short video in support of their favorite figure skater and post them on social networks with the hashtag #wantamacubok.

The videos will be broadcast on special screens installed in the ice rink.

Meanwhile, Evgenia Medvedeva, who withdrew from the tournament in Moscow due to back problems, conducted her first training session after an injury.

She was diagnosed with a pinched nerve, which, fortunately, does not yet require surgery.

Medvedeva is optimistic about the prospects for her recovery and does not intend to end the season ahead of schedule.

“The exact terms of recovery are still unknown, she is still undergoing treatment.

But today (October 15

) she will hold the first training session.

Medvedev is preparing for the upcoming launches, "- said a TASS source familiar with the situation.

Figure skating victory over football and Gorshkov's call

The second stage of the Russian Cup was also remembered for its unusual achievement.

The broadcast of the First Channel of the women's free program was watched by 2,066,400 viewers, which is 290 thousand more than the match of the League of Nations Russia - Turkey.

It is interesting that the third place in the ranking of the most popular programs for the last week was taken by the short program among the singles.

This news was commented on by Plushenko's wife Yana Rudkovskaya.

“And this is only at the first official starts!

I'm afraid to imagine what the numbers will be next, as well as the amount of advertising contracts for girls - top-3 figure skaters in the world!

Cool!

We have finally stirred up this stagnant swamp! "

- wrote Rudkovskaya in Telegram.

According to Plushenko himself, such popularity is associated with the emergence of another competitive school and the conflict that arose between him and Tutberidze.

“Figure skating is returning to the status of the main and most popular sport in Russia, which it once was.

It's time to regain our position, overtake Conor, Khabib and others.

If there are high ratings, advertising contracts and fame will come, everyone needs it.

Therefore, I work, I follow social networks, I read the opinions of the fans, "the coach said in an interview with Sport-Express.

At the same time, according to many experts, such scandalous confrontations outside the rink only interfere with sports.

So, the president of the Russian Figure Skating Federation (FFKKR) Alexander Gorshkov called for reconciliation of the parties.

“First of all, we need to calm down, focus on work and not forget about professional ethics.

We are one team, we represent the Russian national team, and we need to find a common language without the help of "intermediaries", - the FFKKR website quotes Gorshkov as saying.

Of course, the popularity of figure skating is positively affected not only by the coaching showdown, but also by numerous shows, including "Ice Age", in which show business stars pair up with professionals.

One of the jury members, two-time Olympic pole vaulting champion Elena Isinbayeva wondered if she could become a participant in the project, and went on the ice.

“Watching on TV, judging a project while on a show, and being a participant are completely different things.

What seems elementary from TV screens seems poorly executed at the judges' table, and standing on skates, it seems that you skate masterpiece and perform elements brilliantly.

Everything is relative.

Good luck, dear participants!

I love you, ”Isinbayeva wrote.

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Publication from YELENA ISINBAEVA (@isinbaevayelena) Oct 17, 2020 2:17 am PDT