“Samarin is a real man, he had a good career” – Goncharenko

Figure skater Alexandre Samarin He had a good career, he is a real man and a fighter, Russia’s Honored Coach Inna Goncharenko told .

On Saturday, Samarin announced his retirement after performing his free program at the Spartakiad of the Strongest. Alexander took last place in Magnitogorsk.

– He’s my student, I remember him, I love him. Sanya is a real man, a character capable of achieving and moving towards goals. A real fighter. Not the best in terms of natural abilities, but with the best characteristics in terms of character – efficiency, self-confidence, core. He had a goal, he achieved it. A lot has been achieved, maybe not the maximum, but everyone has their own peaks. He had a great career. If it is their decision, the person has the right. The man has accomplished a lot, he is a professional. Sanya is wonderful,” Goncharenko told .

Samarin is 25 years old, at the 2019 European Championships he won a silver medal in single skating and at the 2019 World Team Championships he became a bronze medalist.