Zhulin is “incredibly offended” that at the European Championships everyone feels good without Russian skaters

Double Olympic medalist in ice dancing Alexandre Jouline told that it is difficult to talk about the level of the European Championship without Russian skaters, but it’s a shame that everyone feels good without them.

At the European Championships in Kaunas (Lithuania), after the rhythm dance, the Italian duo Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri are in the lead with 86.80 points. The second result is that of the British Laila Fear and Lewis Gibson (85.20). Allison Reed and Saulius Ambrulevicius of Lithuania complete the top three (80.73).

— I liked the English a little more, their dancing was more interesting, they seemed a little livelier. I would trade them with the Italians.

— Different opinions on the tournament. Some say that the level is not up to the Russian championship, while others like everything. And you?

— It’s difficult to compare two tournaments, you have to watch the guys directly on the ice so that they compete together. It’s incredibly disappointing that our skaters aren’t here, it’s wonderful there and they feel comfortable without them. And they will continue to feel that way. It’s a shame we can’t compete and compete. And all that remains is to wait for victory, ”Zhulin told .

Russian figure skaters have been suspended from participating in competitions held under the auspices of the International Skating Union (ISU) due to the situation in Ukraine.