Evgenia Medvedeva

[DeeDee18]

Sambo-70 already declined funding previously in an interview (forget which one exactly, but it was pretty explicit).

Man, I hope Zhenya’s sponsers are good (if she is using sponsoring) cause self-funding is stress x 100

 

[NoviceFan]

I think it is unlikely that Evgenia does not get any form of subsidy. That said, it is very likely that none of those involved (RusFed / Ministry / Sambo / private sponsors) would want to publicize how she gets funding because it might encourage others to seek the same path.

 

[RainMaker]

Yeah i dont want my favorite female skater to go broke, does brian really charge a 100k a year!? Plus she has to pay rent and food... maybe she should train by skype to save money

 

[melgirl25]

I think it is unlikely that Evgenia does not get any form of subsidy. That said, it is very likely that none of those involved (RusFed / Ministry / Sambo / private sponsors) would want to publicize how she gets funding because it might encourage others to seek the same path.

Exactly. They are not going say we pay xyz. I always assumed that she is using a mixture of funds. Sponsors, maybe private donors and something from her country.

Back when Brian trained Yuna he said he charged $110 per hour. I am sure that has gone up since then. Still that is relatively low. There are random coaches where I live that charge $120 per hour, haha!

 

[pandatours]

Yeah i dont want my favorite female skater to go broke, does brian really charge a 100k a year!? Plus she has to pay rent and food... maybe she should train by skype to save money

Brian charges per hour and has been upfront with Evgenia and her mom with the fact that initial training costs will be high but will vary from month to month. I don’t know how the charges break down with the rest of the TCC team.

I highly doubt Evgenia will go broke. Javi survived in New Jersey with no help from his federation. I’m not even sure they were giving him any money when he moved to Toronto because unfortunately they’re such a small federation. Money issues are obviously an issue in elite sports but skaters (and their families) all over the world have been doing this for a long time. That’s why if skaters want to do sponsored posts or promotional codes or shell enzyme drinks I am just like get that money honey!!!

I want her to get a partnership with Airweave, it’s four years after Sochi and Meryl Davis and Charlie White are still getting that Airweave money so

 

[melgirl25]

Brian charges per hour and has been upfront with Evgenia and her mom with the fact that initial training costs will be high but will vary from month to month. I don’t know how the charges break down with the rest of the TCC team.

I highly doubt Evgenia will go broke. Javi survived in New Jersey with no help from his federation. I’m not even sure they were giving him any money when he moved to Toronto because unfortunately they’re such a small federation. Money issues are obviously an issue in elite sports but skaters (and their families) all over the world have been doing this for a long time. That’s why if skaters want to do sponsored posts or promotional codes or shell enzyme drinks I am just like get that money honey!!!

I want her to get a partnership with Airweave, it’s four years after Sochi and Meryl Davis and Charlie White are still getting that Airweave money so

Alina has a sponsorship with Airweave, so I don't think that will happen, right? Still there are many other brands and maybe since she is in North America some new opportunities could come up.

 

[Sivush]

With Nike, Pantene and skating brands Med will be okay.

 

[Jeanie19]

Brian charges per hour and has been upfront with Evgenia and her mom with the fact that initial training costs will be high but will vary from month to month. I don’t know how the charges break down with the rest of the TCC team.

I highly doubt Evgenia will go broke. Javi survived in New Jersey with no help from his federation. I’m not even sure they were giving him any money when he moved to Toronto because unfortunately they’re such a small federation. Money issues are obviously an issue in elite sports but skaters (and their families) all over the world have been doing this for a long time. That’s why if skaters want to do sponsored posts or promotional codes or shell enzyme drinks I am just like get that money honey!!!

I want her to get a partnership with Airweave, it’s four years after Sochi and Meryl Davis and Charlie White are still getting that Airweave money so

What's Airweave?

 

[skatingfan200]

I think it is unlikely that Evgenia does not get any form of subsidy

Ofc, every skater from the National Team recieves some support. I just don´t see the reason to panic if she recieves only the same amount of support as the other Russian skater. Shows,prize money and Sponsors...she is doing fine.

 

[skatingfan200]

oh, I see.. So it is not a sambo-70 school then. Rus fed is most def giving her the "basic package" then - flight tickets to her and 2 coaches to each competition, dresses/skates/blades/hotel expenses and probably ice time (usual monthly cost of ice in Moscow). Like to any other regular Russian skater on National team.But that is not a big sum of money overall

I read also choreography but I have no source.
https://www.championat.com/other/news-2222541-s-2016-goda-planiruetsja-povyshenie-prezidentski-stipendij-olimpijskim-chempionam.html
http://www.forbes.ru/biznes/359041-led-tronulsya-skolko-zarabatyvayut-figuristy
Here are two sources about the payment per month.

 

[neusw]

I read also choreography but I have no source.
https://www.championat.com/other/news-2222541-s-2016-goda-planiruetsja-povyshenie-prezidentski-stipendij-olimpijskim-chempionam.html
http://www.forbes.ru/biznes/359041-led-tronulsya-skolko-zarabatyvayut-figuristy
Here are two sources about the payment per month.

Wow training costs in Russia are so low compared to the US/Canada--only ~800 USD/month for a top level athlete. Even young skaters in the US can spend that much per week, nevermind the cost for a top level coach.

 

[Scott512]

I think it is unlikely that Evgenia does not get any form of subsidy. That said, it is very likely that none of those involved (RusFed / Ministry / Sambo / private sponsors) would want to publicize how she gets funding because it might encourage others to seek the same path.

Absolutley. The floodgates would open. And we know there are many Russian girls who will never be top five in Russia but would be number 1 or 2 in many other countries. I am sure rusfed do not want to publicize what they are paying Brian.

 

[eaglehelang]

I think the idea that training costs $100k per year comes from info on Yuzuru. If I remember correctly, Yuzuru received $200k(2 years, 2012-2014) as JOC scholarship for his training expenses in Canada.
I reckon that covers everything including choreography, costumes. Orser said in an interview he charges more than $110/hour nowadays but not not much higher. There's also Tracy Wilson, the spin coach's fees, the gym trainer, nutritionist fees, etc.

Evgenia should be ok even if she has to pay everything herself. Jason Brown doesnt have WC titles, Olympic medals to his name & he can afford Orser. I dont think Jason's funding from USFS is a lot.

 

[Tavi...]

I think the idea that training costs $100k per year comes from info on Yuzuru. If I remember correctly, Yuzuru received $200k(2 years, 2012-2014) as JOC scholarship for his training expenses in Canada.
I reckon that covers everything including choreography, costumes. Orser said in an interview he charges more than $110/hour nowadays but not not much higher. There's also Tracy Wilson, the spin coach's fees, the gym trainer, nutritionist fees, etc.

Evgenia should be ok even if she has to pay everything herself. Jason Brown doesnt have WC titles, Olympic medals to his name & he can afford Orser. I dont think Jason's funding from USFS is a lot.

I think Jason’s family is comfortable financially.

 

[kimi492]

I think it’s also fair to mention a lot of figure skaters come from wealthy families - I don’t know any FS personal business obviously but based on what I’ve seen on social media, I think it’s fairly obvious that someone like Jason benefits from that.

 

[melgirl25]

Financial worries will stress out even the strongest person. Zhenya probably expected to win more prize money at the Grand Price events and perhaps she’s worried about finances.

I really don't think she is stressed about financing at the moment. I am more worried about year 2, year 3.

 

[NoviceFan]

I think I may have brought this up before, but I really like Evgenia's hairstyle in Skate Canada FS. I thought she looked gorgeous, and combined with her makeup, really gave her that sophisticated "grown up" look that her team was going for. So while I like her old hairstyle, which she sported back in IdF, I hope she will go back to Skate Canada hair/makeup doing RusNats.

 

[melgirl25]

I think I may have brought this up before, but I really like Evgenia's hairstyle in Skate Canada FS. I thought she looked gorgeous, and combined with her makeup, really gave her that sophisticated "grown up" look that her team was going for. So while I like her old hairstyle, which she sported back in IdF, I hope she will go back to Skate Canada hair/makeup doing RusNats.

Me too.

Info about Nationals:

The short starts at 14-00 on 21st and the free at 18-00 on the 22nd.

 

[NoviceFan]

Me too.

Info about Nationals:

The short starts at 14-00 on 21st and the free at 18-00 on the 22nd.

Hoping for good results.

Yuzuru has withdrawn from GPF, but not from Japanese Nationals, right? So at this point, we know Brian is still not going to RusNats(this is a question asked in good faith - just figuring out the logistics).

 

[asingingwife]

Just re-watched Evgenia at Autum Classic. I want that style/dress and energy back