Leonova: “Gubanova stands out from her rivals with her femininity. Today, she is one of the best on the international scene.”

Alena Leonova, silver medalist of the 2012 World Ladies Single Skating Championships, in a conversation with , named the strengths of the figure skater Anastasia Gubanova .

Gubanova is from Togliatti; in 2021 she began performing under the flag of Georgia. Last season, the single skater took second place at the European Championships. Leonova choreographed programs for the 21-year-old figure skater.

— You staged Gubanova’s program. How do you assess her current level? In the current conditions, she seems very bright among single skaters at international competitions.

— Yes, she is one of the best there at the moment. I think that at some points she was unfairly overlooked. A person with the status of a European champion cannot receive such points. Nastya also managed to participate in international tournaments for Russia; she has been known for a long time.

It has poor performance, there are areas of growth, but sometimes it deserves big points.

– Why is she so unstable?

“Sometimes you hit a good wave and everything goes up, and sometimes you fall and you can’t pull yourself together.” Although he always works conscientiously during training. The problem is probably psychological.

— Who do you like among foreign girls now?

– Everyone is fine, but when our people arrive, everything will change. I like Sakamoto, I give him preference. But if our team starts participating in international tournaments, then Sakamoto will no longer be a favorite. I am rather a single man.

— In your opinion, what are Gubanova’s strengths? Compared to other competitors.

“The way she presents herself in the programs conveys an image… I see skating differently from others. Sakamoto has a strong style, such hard programs. Nastya is more feminine, it’s very eye-catching,” Leonova told .

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