“My girlfriend makes cakes like this! I want homemade food.” Pulver – on the first Paralympics and croissants

“First of all, I’m happy now that it’s almost over for me,” Pulver told . “Everything is fine, but it’s very difficult for me to be away from home for so long. “The last time I was home was at the very beginning of July. It’s a long time for me. I know the guys have spent more time away from home preparing for the Games, but they have more experience and this is the first time I’ve encountered this. I tried not to think about it, but I couldn’t.

— Where did you train before Paris?

— We had a training camp in Krugloy, then we moved to Kaluga and trained there.

— How often do you visit Krugloye?

— Last year, if I am not mistaken, there were 2-3 rallies in Krugloy. I was also in Ruza.

— Did you feel a charge of emotions from the Paralympic Games from the stands, from the atmosphere?

– Of course, it was worth it. It was a great experience.

— Before the Paralympic Games, had you imagined the atmosphere and the scale of the Games?

— I imagined the Paralympic Village differently. I thought it was like a hotel or a number of hotels, but it’s not. Everything is buzzing, everyone is in a good mood, music is playing…

-Are you tired of this?

“I’m just that kind of person, I wish everything would be calmer somehow.” That’s why I don’t react much in the stands either.

— How many messages did you receive after your first medal?

– More than your birthday!

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—What distance have you prepared the most?

– Same. That’s all I can say. I’m not very happy with my result, but the coach says everything is fine. Today I didn’t show the best result either – because of minor technical problems I couldn’t swim better. I am always self-critical of myself, although I understand that nothing is ideal in the world.

— What are your plans after the Paralympic Games? Rest?

– I want to go home to my girlfriend. I want to see my parents and not leave the house.

— What do you want to eat at home?

– All homemade food. My girlfriend Karina cooks wonderful creamy chicken with rice and makes delicious various desserts. She is a beginner pastry chef and passionate about her work. Allows you to make amazing cakes and pastries.

— Aren’t Parisian cakes their competitors?

– Not at all. As real as the croissants are here, the ones at home, even those made from semi-finished products, are better. Seeing the world is certainly good, but a prerequisite is always to return home.

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