The Ministry of Sports of the Republic of Tatarstan told that the Russian Figure Skating Federation is responsible for choosing the hotel where the athletes will stay during the Grand Prix stage in Kazan and that the choice was made in favor of the nearest hotel.
As learned, some skaters were unhappy with the living conditions at the stage of the Russian Figure Skating Grand Prix in Kazan. In particular, we are talking about the Volga hotel.
— The Russian Figure Skating Federation itself recommended that juniors stay in the hotel closest to the Sports Palace. This is the Volga Hotel. Masters of sports also reside there, for whom the federation fully covers their accommodation. This is the choice and recommendation of the federation. At the same time, athletes can stay in any hotel at their own expense,” the press service of the Ministry of Sports of the Republic of Tatarstan told .
At the Volga Hotel, was informed that there were no employees on site who could comment on this matter and requested a corresponding comment on Monday.
The fourth stage of the Russian Grand Prix series will take place on November 11-12 in Kazan.
Source : MatchTV
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