Russian athletes miss competitions. They were suspended by decision of the ISU.
Metelkina and Berulava lead after short program at European Figure Skating Championships
According to Rodnina, a tournament without the Russians makes no sense.
“We’ve already exhausted ourselves with this European Championship. Well, let them skate there and compete. I don’t really know who the fans will come to see there. And if they will come. The European Championship Europe without Russia is money the drain,” RB Sport quotes Rodnina as saying.
Source: Sport

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