Alina Zagitova

Khabib Nurmagomedov named sport star of 2020

Khabib Nurmagomedov named sport star of 2020

The All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center has published the rating of Russia's top 5 athletes of the year 2020. The rating was topped by UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, who received 10% of the votes in the …

Zagitova to train with Tutberidze

Zagitova to train with Tutberidze

Russian figure skater, Olympic champion Alina Zagitova will continue her career with coach Eteri Tutberidze, head of the St. Petersburg Figure Skating Federation (FFKSPB) Sergei Chopozov said. According to him, he will not poach the …

Zagitova admitted to RANEPA

Zagitova admitted to RANEPA

Russian figure skater, Olympic champion Alina Zagitova was admitted to the journalism department of the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA). She will study Producing and Cultural Policy course. The relevant …

Zagitova to resume practice on ice later than her teammates

Zagitova to resume practice on ice later than her teammates

Eteri Tutberidze’s mentee, Olympic champion in figure skating Alina Zagitova will join the practice in Novogorsk (Moscow region) later than her teammates,  RIA Novosti informs citing a source familiar with the situation. …

Zagitova shows her dog on self-isolation

Zagitova shows her dog on self-isolation

Olympic champion, Russian figure skater Alina Zagitova showed fans how self-isolation impacted her dog Masaru. The athlete posted the photo on Instagram. In the picture, her Shiba Inu dog is sadly sitting in front of the closed entrance …

Zagitova to return to intensive training

Zagitova to return to intensive training

The figure skating champion of the 2020 Olympic Games who previously announced the suspension of her career, Alina Zagitova intends to begin intensive training soon, the organizers of the ice show "Sleeping Beauty. Legend of the Two …

Tutberidze: Zagitova could miss World Cup in Japan

Tutberidze: Zagitova could miss World Cup in Japan

Olympic champion, Russian figure skater Alina Zagitova could miss the World Championships in Japanese Saitama less than a week before the start, the coach of the athlete, Eteri Tutberidze said. "We came to Japan being ready to …

Figure skater Zagitova wins Russia’s first gold medal

Figure skater Zagitova wins Russia’s first gold medal

Figure skater Alina Zagitova has won the women’s figure skating competition, becoming the first Russian gold medalist at the Pyeongchang Olympics. The 15-year-old Zagitova edged her friend and training …