“It was very important for Domnina, the energy came from Roman” – Averbukh on Kostomarov’s outing on the ice

Choreographer Ilya Averbukh on the air “” told about the first appearance on the ice of the Olympic champion Roman Kostomarova after foot amputation.

On Tuesday, Kostomarov appeared on the ice in front of the public for the first time since his illness. This happened during Averbukh’s show at the Iceberg Arena. Kostomarov, having praised his wife, Oksana Domnina, came out onto the ice and hugged her. Roman said, “I can hug you!” I love you!” The appearance of Kostomarov was not advertised in any way.

– It was very important for Oksana, this energy came from Roman. And it was important for Oksana to hear these words from Roma, and it was important for me, – said Averbukh on .

The 46-year-old has suffered multiple amputations since January after being hospitalized. In early July, Kostomarov announced that he was discharged from the hospital, since then videos with the adaptation process appeared on his social networks.

Kostomarov, paired with Tatyana Navka, won gold at the 2006 Olympic Games in Turin in ice dancing.