“Roma said that he was doing this for himself, knowing that everyone needed it” – Ilya Averbukh about Kostomarov

Olympic silver medalist in ice dancing, choreographer Ilya Averbukh spoke on about the performance Romana Kostomarova at his birthday show.

Kostomarov suffered several amputations after being hospitalized in January. On Sunday, he performed at Ilya Averbukh’s birthday show, appearing on skates at the end of his wife Oksana Domnina’s show with Maxim Shabalin. In addition, together with Tatiana Navka, he performed the program “Carmen”, with this free dance that the skaters won at the 2006 Olympic Games in Turin. On Monday, Averbukh turned 50.

— This is Roma’s first appearance on the ice on skates; before that he participated in projects in Sochi, went to Oksana. It was an absolute feat, Roma walked on the ice; the fact that he comes cannot leave anyone indifferent. Always, when Roma came out, the athletes applauded internally. Yesterday’s performance between Roma and Oksana was very important. When we rehearsed, when we practiced, there were tears, hugs and support. I speak and my voice begins to tremble, because there is no other way.

It was a huge gift that Roma gave Navka. Tanya said touching and important words. Tatiana and I have come a long way in various projects, in the performances “City Lights” and “Carmen”. Tanya remembers this period with warmth. Low bow to Roma. He said he was doing this for himself, knowing everyone else needed it. These are important words, there is no coquetry in this, this is all about Roma,” Averbukh said in the show “Loud!” on .

Kostomarov and Navka are Olympic champions, two-time world champions and three-time European champions.