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Theres a reason kids are considered minors - they don’t have full agency in these decisions and you know that. I don’t feel the need to post every quote from Eteri and her students about food and training they’re out there easily found on the internet, but it’s obvious how these children are treated. Tough doesn’t cover it, there’s another much more apt word but I’ve already said enough, this is an Alina fan thread.
Alex Zheleznjakov in Alina VK group leave a message
People, you are completely crazy about your fanaticism !? Where I said that, Alina did not deserve gold or something bad in her address !? In this article, an exceptional statement of facts and Calm down already, Alina, for me, the same student, as all the students of the group Tutberidze. And the fact that I'm very nice to Medvedeva, it's my personal right, I'm working with this girl from childhood and you do not judge me! I think, if I now said in an interview "what a good Alina and what a bad Zhenya "You would all have a whole lot on my side Do not go crazy and do not think of what's not. And who does not like my choreography, so there are no problems, it's a personal matter! All goodness and adequacy))
https://m.vk.com/wall-135065776_29044
I know that most people here don't understand Russian, so I just want to say that I don't make this stuff up. Even though it sounds unbelievable.I feel you. One of Alina's VK fan pages posted wishing him a happy birthday today. I have no words.


Alex Zheleznjakov in Alina VK group leave a message
People, you are completely crazy about your fanaticism !? Where I said that, Alina did not deserve gold or something bad in her address !? In this article, an exceptional statement of facts and Calm down already, Alina, for me, the same student, as all the students of the group Tutberidze. And the fact that I'm very nice to Medvedeva, it's my personal right, I'm working with this girl from childhood and you do not judge me! I think, if I now said in an interview "what a good Alina and what a bad Zhenya "You would all have a whole lot on my side Do not go crazy and do not think of what's not. And who does not like my choreography, so there are no problems, it's a personal matter! All goodness and adequacy))
https://m.vk.com/wall-135065776_29044
I know that most people here don't understand Russian, so I just want to say that I don't make this stuff up. Even though it sounds unbelievable.
But it is wrong to express dissatisfaction with the fact that Tutberidze did not leave Zagitova in juniors. The coach does not choose. She has students, but their age does not play a key role. At the same time, Eteree wanted Medvedev to win at the Olympic Games. I know this from personal conversation. It would be more correct and fair. But competition can not be canceled.
You know who has been flawless these last few days: our Alina.
Other people's words about her incredible win count as much as a $2 dollar bill. The judges, of their own free will, no one held them hostage for that, decided to award her high scores for her incredible performances. Agree, disagree, doesn't matter. The results are in and these judges are the only ones that count for that particular outcome. Talking is cheap. Getting stuff to happen is the ultimate hard thing, and Alina did that all by giving 3 strong performances, awing judges and sports commentators alike. She won when others were also giving out top notch performances, she had to be better than the best.
It is so very rare for someone to just burst into the scene and get recognized for the incredible talent she is, doing it in the most important and coveted event of all in even rarer. But Alina is a rare talent, and she shaped that talent through hard work, making sacrifices and making smart choices. Her training team works for her, are they the people I wish to come over to my house for Sunday brunch? No, but this doesn't matter in this capacity. Being a top coach and being a super nice human are not incompatible abilities, but they sure are rare ones to find in tandem, when you look at top coaches in several sports you are hard pressed to find someone that people see as a regular teddy bear. Why? I have no idea. Wish that would change? Sure. But I'm more interested in how Alina reacts to it and deals with it, so far she seems to be thriving. I hope she continues to feel great and gets the most from her training, if this ever changes, with all her prospects, I'm sure she will make the right decision that is in her best interests with her parents input and support. Like several people have pointed out here, her Dad is a hockey coach and former player, he knows what to look out for and knows how to judge when his daughter might have had enough of something just by hearing her tell him things.
Despite the loud mouths in her training team I still believe she has a lot to gain by training with people that are pushing technical boundaries and are bringing top athletes to the forefront, previously unknown top athletes at that.
Here are a few quotes from Alina, from our very own Golden Skate Forum News, made way back in June 2017, but still relevant:
“I learned about myself that I have character. And while I was not able to cope with nerves the season before, I now with experience realize what I need to do. After (Junior) Worlds, I understood that I need to be more confident and I need to show more emotions in order to get a higher presentation score.”
“There are no limits in figure skating, and it is good that it is developing, that a new generation of skaters is coming up that is better and more technical than the one before. I am trying not to stay behind the younger ones in our group. I am watching them. If they are doing something better than me, I am trying to do it even better. We have this kind of game in practice.”
link to full article: https://goldenskate.com/2017/06/alina-zagitova/
Alina is smart, prepared, kind and all I wish her is happiness and the support she needs to keep growing as an athlete and as a person.
Alex Zheleznjakov in Alina VK group leave a message
People, you are completely crazy about your fanaticism !? Where I said that, Alina did not deserve gold or something bad in her address !? In this article, an exceptional statement of facts and Calm down already, Alina, for me, the same student, as all the students of the group Tutberidze. And the fact that I'm very nice to Medvedeva, it's my personal right, I'm working with this girl from childhood and you do not judge me! I think, if I now said in an interview "what a good Alina and what a bad Zhenya "You would all have a whole lot on my side Do not go crazy and do not think of what's not. And who does not like my choreography, so there are no problems, it's a personal matter! All goodness and adequacy))
https://m.vk.com/wall-135065776_29044
At this point I think we should all be willing to believe just about anything....
They're having quite the tea party today in the Russian skating world. Here is a part of Alexander Zhulin's contribution via Google translate -
I guess now we can just come right out and say it!
Note to Zhelnekov (I cannot be bothered to spell his name correctly) when you are already in a hole - stop digging.
Yeah, basically everyone involved in Russian FS is speaking out today. Mishin, TAT, Zhulin, etc. Hell has broken loose.They're having quite the tea party today in the Russian skating world.
+1000
3:45-3:55
Alina said - don't ask me about Zenja , I have no comments , this is not my situation, we are not in contact
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=dqsgQVgo7AE
+1000
3:45-3:55
Alina said - don't ask me about Zenja , I have no comments , this is not my situation, we are not in contact
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=dqsgQVgo7AE
You go Alina, super smart girl. Not my circus not my monkeys.
:thumbsup: