- Joined
- Jun 14, 2014
Wasn't it that Russia poured a TON of money and political backing into figure skating because 1) the results in Vancouver were dissatisfactory, and 2) 2014 Winter O's were to be in Sochi?
Yes the state invested a lot. They let Sotnikova work with several specialists prior to Sochi. Her coach later thanked the federation for that.
Also- I don't know if this is a factor but- Putin ia a real sportsman/ fan, he values achievements in any sport... while for example in my country, Angela Merkel (the equivalent to Putin) or better said our whole country - Is only interested in football, football and nothing but football.