“Mishin is charged with strength and emotions, he transfers this load to us” – figure skater Vetlugin about his coach

Figure skater Matvey Vetlugine in an interview with said that the coach Alexei Michin He is dedicated to his work and constantly thinks about how to improve certain nuances in his work with athletes.

This season, Vetlugin became the winner of the Russian Grand Prix stage in Omsk, and at the Russian Championship the skater took 14th place. Vetlugin joined Mishin’s group in 2021.

— March 8 was the birthday of your coach Alexei Mishin. How did you congratulate him? Maybe in person?

– Yes, I was at training that day. Although the Russian Challenge tournament has already started, Alexey Nikolaevich came to us. There was a festive atmosphere, everyone gave gifts to our ladies – and, of course, to Alexei Nikolaevich. We recorded congratulatory videos. The training therefore went well.

—What makes Mishin unique? Working at this level at 82!..

“Such dedication to his work, he gives himself entirely to the athletes. Constantly thinks about how this or that can be improved. Charged with strength and emotions, he transmits this charge to us – and we feel it. It seems to me that’s it.

— Just when you started talking about ladies, do you think Liza Tuktamysheva will return to competitions? How do you find her as a commentator?

— I rarely watch competitions, because I take part in them myself, and then I don’t watch them anymore. I’ve only heard it maybe a few times. But the times I watched Lisa commentate, I loved it. In general, there is no moment that could be uncomfortable for me as a figure skating spectator. Whether Tuktamysheva returns (to the show) or not is a question for her. And we are waiting to see what Lisa decides,” Vetlugin told .