Should I watch Russian skaters of the European Figure Skating Championship 2023 without Russia – Interview with Dmitry Kozlovsky, Alexander Gallyamov, Andrey Mozalev, Dmitry Aliev – January 29, 2023
Konstantin Lesik
Can I see the tournaments of the leaders of our team?
The European Championship (without Russians) and the European Championship (with the participation of some leaders of the national team) are held almost at the same time. Figure skaters who competed for the continental championship in Finland compete for medals at the small skating rink of the FC Academy. And in Russian competitions, the results are usually better.
World, European and Olympic champions Anastasia Mishina and Alexander Gallyamov in St. Petersburg they shone – for the first time in 4 years they made the most difficult proportional triple lutz and surpassed the world record in the short program by more than 3 points. After a powerful performance, one of the fans shouted from the podium: “The real champions of Europe.” Other fans supported her with applause.
Did you hear the scream of the cheerleader? I ask Sasha.
Gallyamov: I heard it’s funny. It’s nice to see viewers coming back like that. I would like to give the same love to Germany in return.
Despite the fact that the current European champions from Italy scored about 45 points less than Mishina and Gallyamov a year ago, Sasha admits that he has not lost interest in the tournament. In particular, the skater was worried about his friend Alexei Svyatchenko, who spoke for Hungary in tandem with Maria Pavlova.
“There are some elements that were helpful. Most of all I liked Lech Svyatchenko, I was rooting for him, especially how he squeezed out a short-term reaction. I already shouted: “Come on, Lech!” It reminded me of the Rostelecom Cup, I don’t remember what year, in Luzhniki. A pair of Astakhov-Roganov, “Master and Margarita”, and he pressed in a lasso and also could not put the squeeze on. From the fourth time I finished it, in the publication there was then a delight. It didn’t count, but he was a hero.”says – Gallyamov.
Another European champion, Russian greenhouse Dmitry Kozlovsky, speaking with Alexandra Boikova, emphasized a more categorical opinion. Sasha and Dima also compete in the tournament in St. Petersburg and take the previous second place.
– The European Championship is underway. Did you manage to follow?
I don’t watch the European Championship.
– Generally?
– Generally.
– Not interested?
– You caught me, I saw a picture with statistics, where the points of the winners were indicated. We won the European Championship with points over 230. Our colleagues won under 240 in general.
Kozlovsky also said that decisive action is expected from the IOC regarding the admission of Russians to the Olympic starts.
“We are waiting for some concrete information. We want to get more than just some abstract conversations, thoughts, a ready-made solution. I believe that in the use of our talented athletes “says European Champion 2020.
In men’s single skating, the Russians, if they participated in the Euro, would face more serious competition. In any case, the world champion among juniors Andrey Mozalev It’s a shame that the tournament goes on without him.
Did you follow the European Championship?
– I didn’t look much, I went through the printouts. I wouldn’t say anyone was surprised.
– It’s a shame that you’re not at the tournament?
– It’s a shame. But I think my championships are yet to come. So I don’t get discouraged.
European Champion – 2020 in single skating Dmitry Aliev admitted that he experienced for a Georgian and an ex-Russian Anastasia Gubanovawho trains with him in a group. Aliyev also rooted for the Italian Matteo Rizzowho won silver.
“I watch the European Championship. I am extremely happy for my friend Matteo Ritzo, I was very worried about him yesterday. I congratulated him. I am very pleased that he also gathered a lot, to again ascend four years later to the pedestal.
And so I will keep my fingers crossed for our girl, teammate Nastya Gubanova (interview with Dmitry reloading before the destruction of open girls. – Sport24). Before the First Channel Cup, I sent all kinds of rays of energy that I had, and I want her to use them and bring a medal. I would love to see her grow up.”
In the end, Gubanova won, losing Georgia’s first ever Euro gold medal. Aliyev responded to this in social networks.
“I told you everything. Best! European Champion! Hooray. I am happy as for myself!” — wrote the skater.