“The end of Tuktamysheva’s career will be as unexpected as the death of Elizabeth II” – Vetlugin

Russian Cup Final Bronze Medalist Matvey Vetlugin tells Metaratings.ru that Elisabeth Tuktamysheva philosophical attitude towards figure skating.

– It is impossible not to touch upon the subject of Elizabeth Tuktamysheva. She is preparing for her “hundredth” season. Impressive, isn’t it?

What else can I say good things about him? (Laughs). Well, an example! She has a philosophical attitude towards training, towards figure skating in general. Not as the main and only occupation of your whole life, on which your whole future existence and mood will depend. It is part of our daily life, our routine. At the Novogorsk training camp before the Russian championship, we celebrated Lisa’s birthday and everyone, of course, said a word. Then Alexey Nikolaevich said: “Guys, you should understand this moment and be happy that you can now play and train with Lisa. You live in the same period as a long-time sports person by today’s standards.

– Your forecast. How much longer will Lisa be playing?

– The end of his career will be as unexpected as the death of Queen Elizabeth II. She had been on the throne of Britain for so long that it seemed natural and fitting. Just like Lisa’s career. It feels like she always skated and always will,” Vetlugin said.

Tuktamysheva is World Champion, European Champion and winner of the Grand Prix Final. The 26-year-old athlete last season became the third in the championship of Russia and the final of the Grand Prix of the country.

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