Tuktamysheva: “When I make a choice in favor of shocking protests, I understand that there will be a lot of criticism. In general, I react calmly”

World figure skating champion Elizaveta Tuktamysheva said she reacted calmly to the criticism.

Tuktamysheva is the 2015 world and European champion, as well as the silver medalist of the 2021 World Championships. In October 2023, the skater announced a break in her career.

— How tough is the sporting competition?

— This rarely happens when there is an obvious leader, when he has no competitors and it is easy for him to win. Competition is almost always fierce. There may be a little gap between the couple. And the competitions in Russia are always very spectacular.

In recent seasons there have been memorable pictures with demonstration performances. During competitions, I tried to dress comfortably. They made normal figure skating dresses, with no nudity. During demonstrations you can enlighten yourself and show something new.

— What do you think of the criticism?

– It’s planned. I always know what it can be used for. When I make a choice in favor of shock demonstrations, I understand that there will be a lot of criticism. Generally, I react calmly. Maybe it hurt me before, but now I’m holding on,” reports the correspondent of , reporting Tuktamysheva’s words.

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