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- Nov 12, 2021
So, the translation of the interview that Zhenya gave after the master class on Red Square
Q: What's your plan for next year?
A: The plan for next year is to be happy. And so that everyone around was happy. Actually, we try to carry out such installations day after day. That is, waking up in the morning, starting your day good and cool, and I just try to be as positive as possible - this is my most important task not only for the next year, but also for every day.
Q: How do you feel about the fact that the age limit can now be changed? Probably, this will again become some kind of revolution in figure skating, what do you think?
A: I can only say one thing: athletes cannot influence this in any way. And my opinion also cannot influence this. Therefore, let the ISU, the international committee decide and ... It was from year to year, this is always when the rules changed ... The only thing that an athlete can play is to play according to the established rules, so I do not consider it necessary to express my opinion, because this is at least will not change anything.
Q: Because really - maybe when at the age of 14 you compete in big competitions (maybe you yourself remember that) - this pressure is some kind of terrible, children's psyche breaks down, maybe they want to [fight] with it. Wasn't it hard for you?
A: Maybe ... It was so long ago that I ... [can't remember].
Q: Zhenya, you said that changes in the rules will not affect anything, that is, you mean that Russia will continue to dominate?
A: My opinion will not affect the decision of the commission. Nothing will change if I say in an interview now whether I think this is right or wrong.
Q: Zhenya, you are without a hat today. Weren't you cold?
A: (laughs) The main thing was that the ears were covered!
Q: Did you really feel okay?
A: Well, a little cold. During the master class it became even colder. I think the air has cooled down by another ten degrees.
Q: How inspired are you by the fact that the number of subscribers on Tik-Tok has already exceeded 1.7 million?
A: Many, many subscribers, I did not expect it to be like this. But this is great - it means the content is interesting. In any case, I understand that such popularity is like a wave - now it has risen, and at some period there will be a decline, then it will take off again, and I take it calmly.
Q: What's your plan for next year?
A: The plan for next year is to be happy. And so that everyone around was happy. Actually, we try to carry out such installations day after day. That is, waking up in the morning, starting your day good and cool, and I just try to be as positive as possible - this is my most important task not only for the next year, but also for every day.
Q: How do you feel about the fact that the age limit can now be changed? Probably, this will again become some kind of revolution in figure skating, what do you think?
A: I can only say one thing: athletes cannot influence this in any way. And my opinion also cannot influence this. Therefore, let the ISU, the international committee decide and ... It was from year to year, this is always when the rules changed ... The only thing that an athlete can play is to play according to the established rules, so I do not consider it necessary to express my opinion, because this is at least will not change anything.
Q: Because really - maybe when at the age of 14 you compete in big competitions (maybe you yourself remember that) - this pressure is some kind of terrible, children's psyche breaks down, maybe they want to [fight] with it. Wasn't it hard for you?
A: Maybe ... It was so long ago that I ... [can't remember].
Q: Zhenya, you said that changes in the rules will not affect anything, that is, you mean that Russia will continue to dominate?
A: My opinion will not affect the decision of the commission. Nothing will change if I say in an interview now whether I think this is right or wrong.
Q: Zhenya, you are without a hat today. Weren't you cold?
A: (laughs) The main thing was that the ears were covered!
Q: Did you really feel okay?
A: Well, a little cold. During the master class it became even colder. I think the air has cooled down by another ten degrees.
Q: How inspired are you by the fact that the number of subscribers on Tik-Tok has already exceeded 1.7 million?
A: Many, many subscribers, I did not expect it to be like this. But this is great - it means the content is interesting. In any case, I understand that such popularity is like a wave - now it has risen, and at some period there will be a decline, then it will take off again, and I take it calmly.
