A compliment to Shcherbakova from Averbukh and Zagitova's debut in the image of Lyudmila
Russian figure skaters continue their preparations for the Olympic season.
So, world champion Anna Shcherbakova, for whom the Games in Beijing will be their debut, spoke about her mood and how the coming year will differ from the previous one.
“Of course, I immediately understood that the season would be responsible, and that is why I did a lot on vacation, prepared for the season in order to be in shape right away.
Make adjustments to the injury.
I try to tune in, it will be hard to recover.
I will try to overcome all this as quickly as possible and get in shape, ”TASS quotes Shcherbakova.
We will remind, at the end of June, she received an injury to her toe on the eve of the training camp in Novogorsk.
Fortunately, it turned out to be frivolous, and after two weeks the athlete was able to return to the ice.
At the moment, nothing is known about Shcherbakova's new programs.
However, the desire to work with her was expressed by the famous choreographer Ilya Averbukh.
He admitted that he likes how the world champion - 2021 keeps himself not only on the rink, but also outside it.
“I feel that Anya has a very rich inner spiritual world.
And this is very important for me when working with an athlete.
When you have a lot inside, you have something to say outside.
Therefore, I would like to work with Anya.
I distinguish this athlete precisely by her inner qualities, ”Averbukh shared in an interview with Gazeta.Ru.
Kamila Valieva is also looking forward to a debut at the adult level.
She admitted that she was especially spurred on by classes with senior colleagues in the group of Eteri Tutberidze - Shcherbakova, Alexandra Trusova and Alena Kostornaya.
But while the junior world champion will also have a chance to compete for a trip to Beijing, she noted that she is not thinking about Olympic medals yet.
“Training with Shcherbakova, Kostornaya and Trusova is very encouraging, because if you showed your maximum, and they did even better, then you have to add.
Do I see myself on the podium of the Olympics?
I don’t think about it, ”Valieva admitted.
In the meantime, a few more skaters have opened the veil of secrecy about their new numbers.
Stanislav Konstantinov will appear on the ice in a short program to the accompaniment of Gypsy Dance and a fragment of the ballet Don Quixote by Ludwig Minkus.
The free one will remain practically unchanged.
Piotr Gumennik chose a modern hit for the short program, and a classical composition for the free program.
His coach Veronica Daineko did not disclose the details, only saying that Nikolai Morozov, Nikolai Moroshkin and Dmitry Pimonov acted as directors.
While the rest of the skaters are preparing for future tournaments, Alina Zagitova made her debut in the Ruslan and Lyudmila ice show.
She performed the main role with Tatyana Navka and Adelina Sotnikova.
After the performance, the 2018 Pyeongchang champion thanked the audience for their support.
“Tatyana Aleksandrovna (Navka -
RT
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helped me very well
.
It's a pleasure for me to skate in her show.
I expect positive emotions from him.
I hope as many viewers as possible will be able to visit our beautiful fairy tale.
My Lyudmila is the youngest and most oriental! "
- joked Zagitova in an interview with Sport24.
Semenenko's gold medal and Zagitova's second higher education
It is usually difficult for athletes to combine study and training, but there are exceptions to this rule.
For example, two-time winner of the Russian Cup final, Evgeny Semenenko, graduated from secondary school with a gold medal.
After graduation, he thanked the teachers and mother for their support and admitted that he would remember his classmates with warmth.
On the achievement of the ward, the coach Alexei Mishin also congratulated.
“All our skaters congratulate Zhenya Semenenko on her graduation from school and a well-deserved gold medal.
I and his coach Tatyana Nikolaevna Mishina are proud of the athlete.
Intelligence is one of the facets of a skater's talent ”, - quotes the words of the mentor RIA Novosti.
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Publication from Evgeniy Semenenko (@evgeniy__semenenko)
Dmitry Kozlovsky, who is paired with Alexandra Boykova, can boast of academic success.
He graduated with honors from the Faculty of State and Municipal Administration of the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA).
And Kostornaya only has to learn all the joys of student life.
This summer she enters the correspondence department of the Russian State University of Physical Culture, Sports, Youth and Tourism (RGUFK) in the direction of "Sport".
It is worth noting that the skater had previously repeatedly talked about her desire to connect her life with neurosurgery.
However, it can be assumed that due to the workload, she had to postpone these plans so far.
Interestingly, Zagitova, who is already studying at the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) with a degree in Producing and Cultural Policy, was on the list of applicants for the same direction.
At the moment, she did not comment on the information about obtaining a second higher education in any way.
Despite the busy schedule, Zagitova also finds time to share her experience and her success story with the younger generation.
This time she met with the participants of the Big Change competition.
The event took place in the Crimean camp "Artek".
And Elizaveta Tuktamysheva, who had already managed to go to the sea and even visit Paris, chose the dacha of her coach Mishin as her next vacation spot.
“I love the dacha.
It's always so calm here.
In the city you rarely catch such a state with its pace and bustle, ”wrote Tuktamysheva.
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In addition, in her free time, the world champion gave a funny blitz interview to Maxim Trankov, which opened her from a new side.
She admitted that she does not refuse junk food, named Tom Hardy her favorite actor, and also talked about her biggest fear.
“Sleep all day.
I do not know why.
Childhood nickname?
And I don't know ... Well, Lizka is a sausage.
Who is the most serious in our group?
Alexey Nikolaevich Mishin ... No, Misha Kolyada, ”Tuktamysheva said.
Trusova's plans and Konstantinova's personal life
Trusova is known for her reverent attitude towards animals.
Three pets live at her house - Chihuahua Tina, Lana the poodle and Alita Basenji, with whom she periodically arranges cute photo shoots.
However, the skater does not intend to stop there and plans to prove her love for dogs in practice.
“My dream is to organize a shelter for dogs.
But this is not a dream, I will do it.
There will be both thoroughbred and homeless, ”said Trusova.
Due to the fact that figure skating is one of the most popular sports in Russia, millions of fans closely follow the life of idols.
They are interested in how they live outside the rink, their hobbies and personal life.
In this regard, it can be assumed that for many it was a surprise that the heart of Konstantinova, considered one of the most attractive skaters, is not busy. According to the athlete, romantic actions do not impress her, and between love and an Olympic medal, she would choose the latter.
“Most often I go from training or somewhere else in some kind of belligerent state. In sweatpants, sneakers, with tied hair, with such a bag in his hands and five hundred packages together. With such a face, as if everyone pisses me off. Even in the mask. Camon, what kind of dating on the street? I'm not falling in love. I have sympathies periodically, but quickly disappear. I create some ideals for myself and the people around me. I myself do not correspond to them, I begin to reflect, feel sad and all that. And that's why I can't find a match for myself, ”Konstantinova said in the show“ How to Conquer a Champion ”.
Skaters have to deal with the negative side of popularity.
So, Trankov turned to users of social networks because of the criticism that poured out on him after the ISU Skating Awards ceremony, at which he acted as a presenter and presented awards in a disinfectant suit.
The two-time Olympic champion admitted that he was tired of making excuses and blocking those who are dissatisfied with his work.
“I don’t know how it works!
Glitter in my eyes, love in my heart, my terrible rudeness, sincerity, attitude to the world ... I don’t know!
But I am where I am.
With his own English (for parties after training camps, competitions, shows "learned").
With my Ural Russian, with crooked teeth, with ... I'm happy!
I wish you all the same and more love, all the power is in it, and it will save this world!
And sometimes you are rude, but loving! "
- wrote Trankov.