Igor Moskvin dies at the age of 91

[gsk8]

Honored coach of the USSR in figure skating Igor Moskvin died after a serious illness. He was 91 years old.

Ушел из жизни выдающийся тренер Игорь Борисович Москвин

После тяжелой болезни в возрасте 91 года ушел из жизни советский и российский тренер по фигурному катанию Игорь Борисович Москвин. Игорь Борисович был продолжателем славных традиций отечественной

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[snwnprv]

Grishin said that prominent figure skating coach and Tamara Moskvina's husband Igor Moskvin has died today

 

[LadyB]

Grishin said that prominent figure skating coach and Tamara Moskvina's husband Igor Moskvin has died today

 

[WeakAnkles]

Well he was 91 so heaven bless him. Condolences to the inimitable Moskvina and her family.

 

[Jeanie19]

Condolences

 

[dorispulaski]

Condolences to the family and skating fans and skaters everywhere

 

[ladyjane]

Sincere condolences to Tamara, family members and all the skaters who still enjoyed getting advice from this legend.

 

[Lota]

Rest in Peace. He died at the age of 91, and it seems like he lived a full life and was constantly involved in the thing he loved - figure skating. Still, I am sorry about his passing - both for his sake and his wife's. I cannot imagine what it's like losing a partner of 50+ years, even if it was an illness and wasn't sudden. I hope Tamara receives a lot of support from her family, students and fans from all around the world. My condolences.

 

[kmw227]

Even if it wasn't sudden, I cannot believe Tamara still attended the competition today. If my spouse passed away, work is the last thing I'd want to do. Then again, maybe she needed to do something to take her mind off of it.

Either way, rest in peace Igor

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

Looking at his Wikipedia page tonight, boys but Igor Moskvin had some illustrious names amongst his students! Belousova / Protopopov. Moskvina / Mishin. Selezneva / Makarov. Ina / Zimmermann. It's like a who's who of Pairs skating!

After reading those names I wasn't surprised to find out that, like his wife, Igor was a Pairs skater himself. And a multiple National Champion at that. Knowing what his students achieved, I would have loved to see some footage of Belenkaya / Moskvin in action. But, alas, I had no luck in finding any.

Igor Moskvin achieved so much both in his own competitive career, and through his students' careers. And he has left a big legacy.

My thoughts go out to Tamara, and all his family, friends, students and fans.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

RIP Mr. Moskvin. Condolences to Tamara.

 

[Flying Feijoa]

Even if it wasn't sudden, I cannot believe Tamara still attended the competition today. If my spouse passed away, work is the last thing I'd want to do. Then again, maybe she needed to do something to take her mind off of it.

Either way, rest in peace Igor

Yeah, it makes sense that she might want to focus on practical matters if his passing was inevitable/a matter of time. I'm sure Igor would have understood, being a great coach himself.
Rest in peace Mr Moskvin and thank you for your contributions to the sport.

 

[NAOTMAA]

Looking at that list of names of those who were, or in some shape or form, students of his in a way kind of makes him the Petipa of pairs skating. Just about everything today can be somehow traced back to him. What a legacy to celebrate. It will live on as long as skaters keep taking up pairs skating. RIP indeed

 

[iluvtodd]

RIP, Igor. Thank you for all of your dedication to the sport. Condolences to Tamara & her family.

 

[TontoK]

The day after my mother passed away, I went to work. She did not go quickly, and it was brutal at the end.

It was my way of distancing myself from an extremely emotional and painful situation - to borrow a phrase from the young folk, it was "self care."

People manage grief in different ways. Tamara's decision does not necessarily convey disrespect or indifference.

 

[Dogo]

May he rest in peace... I saw Moskovina after her skaters finished their programs at the 4th stage today. So much pain going through her glossy eyes. Reminded me of the confused look of my own grandma when she had to part ways with my grandpa, yet she still had to move on with her life. I hope time brings calmer and peaceful days for her in the future.

 

[LRK]

I agree with what has been said here. Some people have to keep themselves busy to prevent themselves from collapsing completely. And then, there are all those endless hours and minutes of the day that have to be filled somehow.

But it also suddenly occurred to me that Tamara Moskvina may have alread been in - or on her way to - Kazan when it happened.

And yes, you can see the shock and pain in her eyes. She did not sit with anyone in the kiss & cry. She will go on, but she will never be the same again. Ever.