Mishina and Gallyamov compared their rivalry with Boykova and Kozlovsky with matches between Zenit and Spartak

Skaters Anastasia Michina And Alexander Galliamov said that at the third stage of the Russian Grand Prix they were a little relaxed by the absence of the strongest competitors Alexandra Boykova And Dmitri Kozlovsky and also drew parallels with fundamental confrontations in football.

On Sunday, Mishina and Gallyamov won gold in the pairs competition at the third stage of the Russian Grand Prix in Krasnoyarsk, with 227.89 points. Anastasia Mukhortova and Dmitry Evgeniev took second place (193.88), while bronze went to Yasmina Kadyrova and Ilya Mironov (174.92).

Mishina: It was a little difficult to skate today. Maybe it was the time difference. There was a feeling of heavy air, even though my fitness was good. The performance was not ideal, there was enthusiasm, perhaps because our main rivals were not there.

— Do you want to compete with Boykova and Kozlovsky every time you start?

Galliamov: It’s like organizing a match between 2DROTS and Amkala or Zenit and Spartak every time.

Michina: This won’t be entirely fair to other couples.

— With what emotions are you leaving?

Michina: With motivation to prepare for the next step. The work is underway, but everything is not ready yet.

— What strengths can you identify in each other?

Michina: Sasha has stability both in terms of the elements and calm. Overall quality: the public says we are positive.

Galliamov: Nastya has a smile, it’s very cute.

— If you were asked to write a book about your relationship, what would you call it?

Michina: The most offensive thing is what Tamara Nikolaevna Moskvina called us: “fourth place in the Russian Championship.” Even when we won there, she said it. Now I stopped calling him that (laughs),” reports the correspondent of , reporting the words of Michina and Gallyamov.

Mishina and Gallyamov are Olympic bronze medalists, world and European champions.

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