“The example of Kostomarov shows that all difficulties can be overcome thanks to courage and Russian character” – Rotenberg

Example Romana Kostomarova shows that one can overcome any difficulties thanks to courage and Russian character, said SKA head coach Romain Rotenberg .

On Tuesday, Rotenberg gave a speech at the Red Machine New Year’s party at Krasnogorsk’s Zorkiy Stadium. One of the guests of the evening was the Olympic ice dancing champion Kostomarov. He underwent several amputations in 2023 after being hospitalized in January. The former skater underwent prosthetic surgery, and in December he appeared on the ice on skates, participating in Ilya Averbukh’s show.

— Many thanks to everyone who came to the holiday, we appreciate everyone. Special thanks to all the actors of the series “The Boy’s Word”, to each athlete, Roman Kostomarov, Dmitry Guberniev… Everyone who is with us!

The example of Roman Kostomarov shows that it is possible to overcome any difficulties thanks to the strength of the spirit, to our Russian character. Nothing is impossible in life. Together, anything is possible. Guys, let’s work, work. We have created all the possibilities. We all remember Soviet times, when we grew up in courtyards. Many of the things we experienced were shown in the series “The Boy’s Word”. I was born in 1981. What happened in 1988-89, when I lived in Leningrad… The series is a lighter version compared to this one.

There are now opportunities for everyone. So guys, let’s meet more often on the street and play. Thanks to the governor of the Moscow region Andrei Vorobyov for such a “Zorkiy” skating rink. Thanks to the head of Krasnogorsk for keeping it in this state. This rink gives everyone the opportunity to develop. God grant that every city has such rinks. Children can come and work on their skating and technique at any time. Personally, I grew up on this ice rink. I skated for six hours, practiced hockey and practiced my technique. I have always been attracted to the ice rink, I have spent my whole life there. We will work so that there are such rinks everywhere, ”reports a correspondent, reporting Rotenberg’s words.