Before “Washington » Alexander Ovechkin told that he was not offended by the traveler, writer, artist and priest of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) Fyodor Konyukhov for the words addressed to him.
Previously Konyukhov in an interview with said he had a bad attitude towards Ovechkin and would not shake his hand because he does not think about Russia and does not play in America.
— The topic was bombarded all summer when the famous traveler Fyodor Konyukhov said that he would not shake hands with Alexander Ovechkin because he plays hockey in America, not in Russia. Did that bother you?
— I am not offended by Fedor. Well, why? Everyone has their own thoughts, their own opinion. I try not to pay attention to such remarks.
— If Konyukhov invites you to go on a world tour, will you go?
“I will go with him.” But I think it is unlikely that Fedor will call me,” Ovechkin told .
Ovechkin’s forward has been playing for Washington since 2005. The 38-year-old forward’s current contract with the American club runs until the end of the 2025/26 season.
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