As has learned, Russian skater Victoria Barakhtina is working to obtain an exemption from the Russian Figure Skating Federation (FFKKR) and plans to continue her career under the Canadian flag.
Victoria’s mother, Elizaveta Barakhtina, confirmed this information to .
— Yes, Victoria would like to compete for Canada. But we have not yet received the dismissal, we have not been told the exact reason,” Elizaveta Barakhtina told .
Last season, the 13-year-old figure skater took fourth place in the Elena Tchaikovskaya Prize tournament and 13th place at the Moscow Senior Championships. Victoria Barakhtina trains under the guidance of coach Elena Zhgun.
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