“The skaters’ programs have not become simpler in the absence of Shcherbakova and Trusova” – Kononykhin

The programs of Russian figure skaters have not become simpler in terms of the complexity of elements in the absence of the Olympic champion Anna Shcherbakova and Olympic silver medalist Alexandra Troussova said the vice-president of the Russian Figure Skating Federation (FFKKR) Sergei Kononykhin .

Shcherbakova and Trusova are not participating in this season’s competitions.

— Shcherbakova and Trusova are not currently playing. With the departure of many leaders, haven’t the skaters’ programs become simpler?

“I have not seen any simplification of programs in the absence of previous leaders. There is always a natural generational change after the Olympic Games. Now the content for all participants is very difficult.

— Do you think it could be worth organizing demonstrations on the stages of the Russian Grand Prix?

— There is a theoretical possibility for this. But whether it is advisable to hold demonstrations at each stage, I don’t know. This is when all the cream comes together at the Russian Championship, so it is necessary. I’m not really sure that such an additional load should be introduced at each stage of the Grand Prix,” reports correspondent, according to Kononykhin’s words.

The fourth stage of the Russian Grand Prix series will take place on November 11-12 in Kazan.