The coach of the groups of Mishin and Chebotareva called Kolyada’s work in China a wonderful experience

Nikita Pchelyakov, coach of the skating groups of Alexei Mishin and Valentina Chebotareva, said in an interview with that he plans to coach Mikhail Kolyada good experience in China.

Kolyada is a silver medalist at the Olympic Games and a bronze medalist at the World and European Championships. In the summer of 2023, the skater announced the suspension of his career, and in April 2024 it became known that he would work as a coach in China with his wife.

— What do you think about the new turn in Mikhail’s career – working as a coach in China?

“It’s a wonderful experience, why not?” There are excellent conditions, lots of ice. Eva Kuts, for example, worked in China for two years: first with singles athletes, then with dancers.

I was also invited to work abroad in winter. I have only been able to attend training camps because I don’t want to disappoint my regular students at home. But generally speaking, I see that Russian specialists are valued, despite the global situation. Politics remains politics, but life goes on. Human relations and authority remain,” Pchelyakov said in an interview with .

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