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Pretty well done ad with Anna:
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And here some things froma backstage, incl. Anna's cute interaction with the little skater that appeared in the vid:
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Anna still working with the campaign "vsemposobake" (dog for everyone)
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And this! Princess Anna!
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That’s a nice find for someone that wants to relive the event.BTW the whole 2021 nationals ladies competition with Ted's commentary was uploaded to mega:
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It’s been in my collection for 2 years. And I have the top 3 medalists with Russian commentary too.
I watched Anna from the TV feed, but I shared the YouTube link because I couldn’t find anything else on YouTube.
It’s been mostly forgotten that Anna wasn’t the last skater on the ice that day, Daria was.
That competition is the one competition I can watch again and again. Anna’s finest hour as far as I’m concerned.
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Anna Shcherbakova's interview for HELLO! magazine.
https://t.me/TeamShcherbakova/5584
The main question - how do you feel, how is your knee?
- Not so long ago I had an operation: the main problem that bothered me was eliminated. The recovery process is now underway. This process is going according to plan, I follow all the recommendations of the doctors and gradually return to my usual routine.
How did you experience the recovery time after the injury? What was your inner state?
-I didn’t have to sit at home and be sad. As soon as I had the opportunity to walk freely, a lot of things immediately appeared: various events, shooting and, of course, rehabilitation, physiotherapy exercises. In general, every day is pretty much busy.
What are the three main principles that you adhere to in sports?
-I would not say that I have some attitudes and principles in my head. It goes without saying that if you are a professional athlete, then you have complete dedication in everything. First of all on ice. If you come to training or take part in competitions, then you must work to your full 100%, regardless of the circumstances. And do it in such a way that you don't regret anything later. I put sports in the first place, and I already start from this.
When I look at your performances on TV, every time I get very worried and I always have a thought: how do you feel there - under the eyes of cameras, under the gaze of judges, under pressure from the public ...
-Perhaps for those who watch the broadcasts of even major competitions, it seems that we are still children. But after all, the person you see on the screen, whether he is 15, 17 or 18 years old, got on the ice for the first time when he was three years old. And at the age of five or six, this person has already begun to take part in competitions. Responsibility grows gradually, and over time, it becomes easier to cope with excitement.
Competitions such as the World Championships or the Olympics did not appear out of nowhere. We moved forward in small steps, while learning to overcome fears. On the ice, we are not boys and girls, but professionals in our field with a lot of experience and knowledge.
And what qualities do you need to have in order to become professionals in figure skating?
-Of course, first of all, it is diligence and efficiency in training. This must be written in the first paragraph and in large letters! You also need to have, if not talent, then certainly abilities for this sport. Body structure and coordination are important. But these are the characteristics that, even in childhood, make it possible to understand who is better in what, where development will go faster.
Yes, and the ability to cope with excitement, self-control - this too. Medals are awarded only at competitions, so it is important to show the best result at the right time.
Do you consider yourself talented?
-I can say that I have physical characteristics that are suitable for my sport. It can be height, body structure ... It cannot be said that I am talented in something specific, but such characteristics help me.
Separately, you can note your talent for speaking very modestly about yourself. But if you still talk about the high - what goal have you set for yourself now in a professional sense? You have Olympic gold. What's next?
-I never liked to set myself long-term goals or dream about something. I have always been a realist who looked to the near future and set myself short-term goals.For example, prepare well for competitions. Execute the program cleanly. Win a specific tournament.
As a child, everything was also simple. I aspired to be the best among my peers. Learn a new jump... Gradually went to a big goal - to the Olympic Games. In general, I set myself a goal and try to achieve this goal as much as possible.
And what is your goal now? What are your goals for the season?
-Since I have a more relaxed mode now, while I am recovering from an injury, I just want to discover something new for myself, try myself in different areas. For example, now I am taking part in the Ice Age project as a host.
How was the shooting?
-The first recorded episodes were difficult and exciting for me. I had no idea what was required of me, what was waiting for me. It took some time to adapt, but then I worked on the mistakes, tried to improve - and in some ways I definitely became better.
In the Ice Age, many participants opened up for you from an unexpected side. How has the show affected you personally?
-Maybe I’ve become more open. Being a TV show host is not just about going out on the ice and skate a program. After all, I need to communicate, start a dialogue with people with whom I am unfamiliar. This is unusual for me, in my life I never do this. I am a rather closed, not very sociable person. Ice Age helped me loosen up a bit.
Did you ever want to become a member yourself, looking, for example, at Evgenia Medvedeva or Elena Ilinykh?
- I was offered to participate, but now I'm definitely not mentally ready for this. I understood this even before the project, because I was used to trusting only myself on the ice. I can’t skate in a pair and trust another person yet. I always look with bated breath at the performances of pairs, even professional ones. When during a support girl is at a high altitude above the ice, I want her to be put back as quickly as possible.
We know that before important competitions you had force majeure events: coronavirus before the Russian Championship, problems with skates during training at the Olympic Games. Considering this experience, have you become superstitious now? Maybe you have a talisman?
- Rather the opposite: the more often I perform, the more I am convinced that everything depends only on me, on my readiness - both moral and physical. I never had any talismans, I did not follow the signs, I did not perform rituals. Everything is in my hands and I do not need to rely on anything else. I will go out on the ice myself and do everything I can with my hands and legs. With such a realistic approach, it’s easier for me: I did it - excellent, I didn’t do it - it means it’s my own fault.
Did someone instill this principle in you, or did you yourself come to realize this?
-On my way, many people told me about it, but I came to inner awareness myself. You just learn from your mistakes and gain experience. But I can not say that the realization came to me instantly and immediately. Everything came with time.
You live in a certain mode, but can you afford to get out of it? And how do you get back to it?
- In general, any person exists in some mode. Education, activities, hobbies. Specifically, my regimen has long been associated with daily trainings from morning to evening. Now one half of my schedule is training, the other half is filming, events, new projects.
Do you feel organically in the secular part of your life?
- I'm still getting used to it. The more filming and exits, the better I feel there, but, to be honest, I feel more comfortable on the ice. I've been skating since the age of three, but I spent much less time on the set.
What is your typical day now?
-One day is not the same for me now. I'm used to everything being scheduled a year in advance: daily workouts at the same time. Warm-up, ice, hitch, study. All. And now for me, a person who is used to doing everything according to a schedule, it’s a little unusual. I open the plan for the week - and at different times I have completely unrelated things to do.
Are there times when you can afford to disengage, get away from the sport of competition, training and just relax?
- After training, I rest on the set, and after filming - in training. That's how we live.
Is there a place for spontaneity in athletes? Or do you like to stick to a schedule when everything is well planned?
-I like it better when everything is planned in advance. There is some spontaneity, but it is more difficult for me to act spontaneously than in accordance with a clear schedule. Sometimes I am told that tomorrow I need to be at a certain time in a certain place. The final decision, of course, is mine, because I am not enslaved by anyone.
Tell us how your parents helped you, how did they support you?
- In my life, my parents played and play a huge role. Of course, it is good when a child develops comprehensively, does what he loves, but it is important that he is given the opportunity to choose. There are three girls in our family, and our parents always adjusted to each of us, tried to make sure that we had time to do everything. They rearranged their own schedule for us. They got up with us at four in the morning to have time for training, and then spent the whole day on their feet, often leaving not a second of free time for themselves.
You speak English well. How great is the merit of your parents in this? Are you currently learning any languages?
- Parents first of all thought about our education, and sport was considered an occupation for general development. But when I began to achieve high results in competitions, and they realized that I really love figure skating, they helped me in every possible way to combine sports with my studies. As a child, in addition to English, I also studied German, but then, unfortunately, I no longer had enough time to master two different languages.
What is your relationship with your friends? Do you meet with them often?
-All my friends are from figure skating, so we live in the same schedule. When we have daily training, preparation for competitions, then all our communication takes place between going out on the ice. Now that I have the opportunity to spend more time with my friends, we often meet, we can go somewhere together or spend time at home. After all, we are all skaters, we have a lot in common.
But you still sometimes attend soccer matches. When did you start getting interested in this sport?
- The first time I got to the match was in 2018 during the World Cup. I had a very good look at the game Russia - Spain - when our players won in the penalty shootout. Charged with emotions for a long time, there were very pleasant impressions.
- Do you know what offside is?
- Of course, during the game I can’t immediately determine whether it was offside, but I know what it is. In general, you can root for a team without knowing all the rules. For example, you can to watch figure skating without understanding it: just to see if the athlete fell or not. So it is in soccer - scored or not scored. In principle, this may already be enough.
Do you attend World of Russian Premier League games? What team do you support?
- This year, the Spartak soccer club began to invite me to their matches, and I agree with pleasure. So gradually began to plunge into the world of soccer. I can not call myself a person who is very versed in it. I just come, cheer for the team, I like it
By the way, how do you feel about hockey? It would seem that with your experience in figure skating, this sport should be close to you.
-I watched hockey matches with my family on TV, but I never visited the ice palace during the game. There is certainly something in common between our sports. At least we are all on skates and on ice.
You should definitely attend the match. First of all, it's very spectacular. And besides, the Mir payment system and the KHL have a project that involves a 10% cashback for buying tickets. This can be useful for you and your friends when you want to watch hockey.
-Thanks for the info. I'll know. This is a nice bonus for those who go to hockey.
Recently, “Mir” published a video that talked about the traditions in our hockey. Very atmospheric and inspiring video. Tell us about the traditions in your family.
- In our family, everyone's favorite holiday is the New Year. We always celebrate this holiday all together in the dacha, in a very warm and cozy atmosphere. But this time I will have to break the tradition, because for the New Year I will be in St. Petersburg, where I will take part in an ice show.
Do you have any global goal or dream that you are striving for now?
- I don't like to think ahead. And I do not like to dream about something. I do not remember such that I once dreamed about something. I am a realist: I set goals for myself and bring them to life. I do not like to think of something that may not come true - this is how I avoid unnecessary expectations.
You were the heroine of the cover of HELLO! Five years ago. At that time, you won the Russian Championship for the first time. And now you are an Olympic champion - what did you feel at that time and what do you feel now?
-At that time it was my first shooting for a magazine. I have warm memories. I was very shy and did not fully reveal myself. At that time, even on the ice, I was not as confident in myself as I am now. My path in adult figure skating was just beginning.
By the way, after that there was another shooting for HELLO! - after I won the world championship. I was in wonderful images - gold, silver and bronze. And now this shooting after the Olympic Games. Three shootings - three big stages in my sports career. And it's great that we got a common beautiful story.
https://t.me/TeamShcherbakova/5584
The main question - how do you feel, how is your knee?
- Not so long ago I had an operation: the main problem that bothered me was eliminated. The recovery process is now underway. This process is going according to plan, I follow all the recommendations of the doctors and gradually return to my usual routine.
How did you experience the recovery time after the injury? What was your inner state?
-I didn’t have to sit at home and be sad. As soon as I had the opportunity to walk freely, a lot of things immediately appeared: various events, shooting and, of course, rehabilitation, physiotherapy exercises. In general, every day is pretty much busy.
What are the three main principles that you adhere to in sports?
-I would not say that I have some attitudes and principles in my head. It goes without saying that if you are a professional athlete, then you have complete dedication in everything. First of all on ice. If you come to training or take part in competitions, then you must work to your full 100%, regardless of the circumstances. And do it in such a way that you don't regret anything later. I put sports in the first place, and I already start from this.
When I look at your performances on TV, every time I get very worried and I always have a thought: how do you feel there - under the eyes of cameras, under the gaze of judges, under pressure from the public ...
-Perhaps for those who watch the broadcasts of even major competitions, it seems that we are still children. But after all, the person you see on the screen, whether he is 15, 17 or 18 years old, got on the ice for the first time when he was three years old. And at the age of five or six, this person has already begun to take part in competitions. Responsibility grows gradually, and over time, it becomes easier to cope with excitement.
Competitions such as the World Championships or the Olympics did not appear out of nowhere. We moved forward in small steps, while learning to overcome fears. On the ice, we are not boys and girls, but professionals in our field with a lot of experience and knowledge.
And what qualities do you need to have in order to become professionals in figure skating?
-Of course, first of all, it is diligence and efficiency in training. This must be written in the first paragraph and in large letters! You also need to have, if not talent, then certainly abilities for this sport. Body structure and coordination are important. But these are the characteristics that, even in childhood, make it possible to understand who is better in what, where development will go faster.
Yes, and the ability to cope with excitement, self-control - this too. Medals are awarded only at competitions, so it is important to show the best result at the right time.
Do you consider yourself talented?
-I can say that I have physical characteristics that are suitable for my sport. It can be height, body structure ... It cannot be said that I am talented in something specific, but such characteristics help me.
Separately, you can note your talent for speaking very modestly about yourself. But if you still talk about the high - what goal have you set for yourself now in a professional sense? You have Olympic gold. What's next?
-I never liked to set myself long-term goals or dream about something. I have always been a realist who looked to the near future and set myself short-term goals.For example, prepare well for competitions. Execute the program cleanly. Win a specific tournament.
As a child, everything was also simple. I aspired to be the best among my peers. Learn a new jump... Gradually went to a big goal - to the Olympic Games. In general, I set myself a goal and try to achieve this goal as much as possible.
And what is your goal now? What are your goals for the season?
-Since I have a more relaxed mode now, while I am recovering from an injury, I just want to discover something new for myself, try myself in different areas. For example, now I am taking part in the Ice Age project as a host.
How was the shooting?
-The first recorded episodes were difficult and exciting for me. I had no idea what was required of me, what was waiting for me. It took some time to adapt, but then I worked on the mistakes, tried to improve - and in some ways I definitely became better.
In the Ice Age, many participants opened up for you from an unexpected side. How has the show affected you personally?
-Maybe I’ve become more open. Being a TV show host is not just about going out on the ice and skate a program. After all, I need to communicate, start a dialogue with people with whom I am unfamiliar. This is unusual for me, in my life I never do this. I am a rather closed, not very sociable person. Ice Age helped me loosen up a bit.
Did you ever want to become a member yourself, looking, for example, at Evgenia Medvedeva or Elena Ilinykh?
- I was offered to participate, but now I'm definitely not mentally ready for this. I understood this even before the project, because I was used to trusting only myself on the ice. I can’t skate in a pair and trust another person yet. I always look with bated breath at the performances of pairs, even professional ones. When during a support girl is at a high altitude above the ice, I want her to be put back as quickly as possible.
We know that before important competitions you had force majeure events: coronavirus before the Russian Championship, problems with skates during training at the Olympic Games. Considering this experience, have you become superstitious now? Maybe you have a talisman?
- Rather the opposite: the more often I perform, the more I am convinced that everything depends only on me, on my readiness - both moral and physical. I never had any talismans, I did not follow the signs, I did not perform rituals. Everything is in my hands and I do not need to rely on anything else. I will go out on the ice myself and do everything I can with my hands and legs. With such a realistic approach, it’s easier for me: I did it - excellent, I didn’t do it - it means it’s my own fault.
Did someone instill this principle in you, or did you yourself come to realize this?
-On my way, many people told me about it, but I came to inner awareness myself. You just learn from your mistakes and gain experience. But I can not say that the realization came to me instantly and immediately. Everything came with time.
You live in a certain mode, but can you afford to get out of it? And how do you get back to it?
- In general, any person exists in some mode. Education, activities, hobbies. Specifically, my regimen has long been associated with daily trainings from morning to evening. Now one half of my schedule is training, the other half is filming, events, new projects.
Do you feel organically in the secular part of your life?
- I'm still getting used to it. The more filming and exits, the better I feel there, but, to be honest, I feel more comfortable on the ice. I've been skating since the age of three, but I spent much less time on the set.
What is your typical day now?
-One day is not the same for me now. I'm used to everything being scheduled a year in advance: daily workouts at the same time. Warm-up, ice, hitch, study. All. And now for me, a person who is used to doing everything according to a schedule, it’s a little unusual. I open the plan for the week - and at different times I have completely unrelated things to do.
Are there times when you can afford to disengage, get away from the sport of competition, training and just relax?
- After training, I rest on the set, and after filming - in training. That's how we live.
Is there a place for spontaneity in athletes? Or do you like to stick to a schedule when everything is well planned?
-I like it better when everything is planned in advance. There is some spontaneity, but it is more difficult for me to act spontaneously than in accordance with a clear schedule. Sometimes I am told that tomorrow I need to be at a certain time in a certain place. The final decision, of course, is mine, because I am not enslaved by anyone.
Tell us how your parents helped you, how did they support you?
- In my life, my parents played and play a huge role. Of course, it is good when a child develops comprehensively, does what he loves, but it is important that he is given the opportunity to choose. There are three girls in our family, and our parents always adjusted to each of us, tried to make sure that we had time to do everything. They rearranged their own schedule for us. They got up with us at four in the morning to have time for training, and then spent the whole day on their feet, often leaving not a second of free time for themselves.
You speak English well. How great is the merit of your parents in this? Are you currently learning any languages?
- Parents first of all thought about our education, and sport was considered an occupation for general development. But when I began to achieve high results in competitions, and they realized that I really love figure skating, they helped me in every possible way to combine sports with my studies. As a child, in addition to English, I also studied German, but then, unfortunately, I no longer had enough time to master two different languages.
What is your relationship with your friends? Do you meet with them often?
-All my friends are from figure skating, so we live in the same schedule. When we have daily training, preparation for competitions, then all our communication takes place between going out on the ice. Now that I have the opportunity to spend more time with my friends, we often meet, we can go somewhere together or spend time at home. After all, we are all skaters, we have a lot in common.
But you still sometimes attend soccer matches. When did you start getting interested in this sport?
- The first time I got to the match was in 2018 during the World Cup. I had a very good look at the game Russia - Spain - when our players won in the penalty shootout. Charged with emotions for a long time, there were very pleasant impressions.
- Do you know what offside is?
- Of course, during the game I can’t immediately determine whether it was offside, but I know what it is. In general, you can root for a team without knowing all the rules. For example, you can to watch figure skating without understanding it: just to see if the athlete fell or not. So it is in soccer - scored or not scored. In principle, this may already be enough.
Do you attend World of Russian Premier League games? What team do you support?
- This year, the Spartak soccer club began to invite me to their matches, and I agree with pleasure. So gradually began to plunge into the world of soccer. I can not call myself a person who is very versed in it. I just come, cheer for the team, I like it
By the way, how do you feel about hockey? It would seem that with your experience in figure skating, this sport should be close to you.
-I watched hockey matches with my family on TV, but I never visited the ice palace during the game. There is certainly something in common between our sports. At least we are all on skates and on ice.
You should definitely attend the match. First of all, it's very spectacular. And besides, the Mir payment system and the KHL have a project that involves a 10% cashback for buying tickets. This can be useful for you and your friends when you want to watch hockey.
-Thanks for the info. I'll know. This is a nice bonus for those who go to hockey.
Recently, “Mir” published a video that talked about the traditions in our hockey. Very atmospheric and inspiring video. Tell us about the traditions in your family.
- In our family, everyone's favorite holiday is the New Year. We always celebrate this holiday all together in the dacha, in a very warm and cozy atmosphere. But this time I will have to break the tradition, because for the New Year I will be in St. Petersburg, where I will take part in an ice show.
Do you have any global goal or dream that you are striving for now?
- I don't like to think ahead. And I do not like to dream about something. I do not remember such that I once dreamed about something. I am a realist: I set goals for myself and bring them to life. I do not like to think of something that may not come true - this is how I avoid unnecessary expectations.
You were the heroine of the cover of HELLO! Five years ago. At that time, you won the Russian Championship for the first time. And now you are an Olympic champion - what did you feel at that time and what do you feel now?
-At that time it was my first shooting for a magazine. I have warm memories. I was very shy and did not fully reveal myself. At that time, even on the ice, I was not as confident in myself as I am now. My path in adult figure skating was just beginning.
By the way, after that there was another shooting for HELLO! - after I won the world championship. I was in wonderful images - gold, silver and bronze. And now this shooting after the Olympic Games. Three shootings - three big stages in my sports career. And it's great that we got a common beautiful story.
Maybe you’ve seen parts of this show, but it seems this long video was posted not long ago
The “Champions” show in Sochi 2022 (posted 13 days ago)
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Anna and the Dude:
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Blast from the past:
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Omoda event pictures one more time:
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Her first car. That’s a milestone event.
Not that I would get in the car with her driving it just yet, and I’m one of her biggest supporters. And I do worry about Mr Shcherbakov’s insurance rates suddenly skyrocketing. But I’m sure she will eventually get it right. And telephone poles are easily replaceable. Haha
Joking aside, I’m sure Anna will be a good driver, and won’t speed or run any red lights. For the most part. Haha
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We can see that Alina, who is driving very frequently and she seems to be very responsible driver, I hope Anna will follow her in that. It's just that the size of the car seems little, well, unconfortable next to tiny Anna
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GOAT award for a GOAT athlete.
You know what I’ve been listening to a lot the last few days?
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Anna is nominated for the ISU award Most Valuable Skater (wow I'm suprised that the ISU nominated a Russian 
and I'm not surprised that she is the only Russian and only in one category... because her FP which worth an Olympic Gold, isn't worthy for a nomination "Most Entertaining Program", what a joke )
Let's vote for her!
She needs to win, I voted for her... and if they don't cheat the results, I'm pretty sure she will win!
and I'm not surprised that she is the only Russian and only in one category... because her FP which worth an Olympic Gold, isn't worthy for a nomination "Most Entertaining Program", what a joke )Let's vote for her!
She needs to win, I voted for her... and if they don't cheat the results, I'm pretty sure she will win!
Anna is nominated for the ISU award Most Valuable Skater (wow I'm suprised that the ISU nominated a Russian
Let's vote for her!
She needs to win, I voted for her... and if they don't cheat the results, I'm pretty sure she will win!
I think they allowed her to be nominated to prevent the social media fiasco that occurred with their Olympic Day tweet. I've never participated in voting before because in find the whole thing dumb, but I did sign up to vote for Shcherbakova. However I doubt she wins, her Chinese fans are likely going to be voting for Sui/Han and even if she does win the fan voting, the final stage of voting is an isu panel. I would be shocked if they let a Russian athlete win something.
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Forget these awards, I voted for Anna as a write in candidate on Election Day. That’s way more prestigious. Haha
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Did anyone share this yet?
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