Alina Zagitova
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Is Zakarian her manager? I thought he was Zhenya's...?!
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According to her Instagram bio, Zhenya's manager is Levan Matua. Zakarian was definitely her agent in 2018. He works as an agent for many skaters, including Plushenko. He’s also a skater/choreographer/composer/ice show producer and the vice-president of Armenian Figure Skating Federation. I'm not sure if he is still Medvedeva's agent (maybe ask in her fan thread?) but they have worked together on multiple occasions and by all appearances have a very good personal and professional relationship. He even helped choreograph her team's opening number for the Channel 1 Cup.
I don't think Zakarian is Alina's manager or her agent. I do think she might work with him on occasion. I'm sure there are times when he can facilitate something more efficiently than her manager. Whoever that may be. Assuming she even has one. If she doesn't have a manager then it makes even more sense to collaborate with Zakarian when the situation requires it.
It's not like it's a conflict of interest. This isn't a 'job' that Zakarian could have booked for another skater. Alina is there by specific invitation from the Japanese. To attend the premiere of a movie in which she makes a cameo appearance. A movie based on a story associated with the Akita-Inu breed. (Masaru says 'Hi!') She is there to do publicity for the movie, promote the Akita-Inu breed, and the relationship between two nations. And to skate to a song from the soundtrack of the movie.
I don't know exactly what he is doing there. I'm sure it's in a professional capacity of some kind since he was at the same rink as Alina while she was skating. It appears he was also sightseeing with Alina and her mom at Lake Kawaguchi. I hope everyone is having a good time.
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According to her Instagram bio, Zhenya's manager is Levan Matua. Zakarian was definitely her agent in 2018. He works as an agent for many skaters, including Plushenko. He’s also a skater/choreographer/composer/ice show producer and the vice-president of Armenian Figure Skating Federation. I'm not sure if he is still Medvedeva's agent (maybe ask in her fan thread?) but they have worked together on multiple occasions and by all appearances have a very good personal and professional relationship. He even helped choreograph her team's opening number for the Channel 1 Cup.
I don't think Zakarian is Alina's manager or her agent. I do think she might work with him on occasion. I'm sure there are times when he can facilitate something more efficiently than her manager. Whoever that may be. Assuming she even has one. If she doesn't have a manager then it makes even more sense to collaborate with Zakarian when the situation requires it.
It's not like it's a conflict of interest. This isn't a 'job' that Zakarian could have booked for another skater. Alina is there by specific invitation from the Japanese. To attend the premiere of a movie in which she makes a cameo appearance. A movie based on a story associated with the Akita-Inu breed. (Masaru says 'Hi!') She is there to do publicity for the movie, promote the Akita-Inu breed, and the relationship between two nations. And to skate to a song from the soundtrack of the movie.
I don't know exactly what he is doing there. I'm sure it's in a professional capacity of some kind since he was at the same rink as Alina while she was skating. It appears he was also sightseeing with Alina and her mom at Lake Kawaguchi. I hope everyone is having a good time.
Yeah, come to think of it, it does make sense to hire him once in a while. Kudos to Alina if she doesn't have a manager she would have to share her income with! Maybe she will become a sports agent in the future
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"teamzagitova: Japanese media, how they covered Alina's arrival, just wow!
Thank you
excerpt of an article from Inosmi:
Zagitova and Masaru became a kind of symbols of the good in Japanese-Russian cultural relations that continues to exist despite political differences.
Alina Zagitova's performance on the stage of the large hall of the Odate City Hall in Japan has already been called "a wonderful manifestation of Russian-Japanese cultural ties." The Japanese press emphasizes that all events with Zagitova's participation were approved by the Ministry of Science and Culture of Japan. In addition, Alina fulfilled all the quarantine conditions in connection with the coronavirus pandemic, which were prescribed to her by the Japanese Ministry of Health.
Comments from Japanese readers about Alina Zagitova on Yahoo News Japan
pop
This is the kind of cultural exchange we need with Russia!
*****
It's so good that such a wonderful Russian figure skater has such a wonderful Japanese friend!
tqd
How wonderful it is that such a beauty and great athlete as Alina acts as such a "bridge of friendship" between Russia and Japan!
kiy
When you see such beauty, then immediately bad thoughts about Russia recede somewhere to the side!
aya
So far, Russian cinema is a rarity in Japan. But such a kind family film, and even a joint Japanese-Russian one, I will definitely go to watch!
bos
Zagitova is a beauty that you never get tired of looking at! She colours everything around her with a kind atmosphere!
aig
Congratulations to Alina on her 19th birthday! She celebrated it with us in Japan! What a mature beauty she has!
pjp
From the bottom of our hearts we welcome dear Alina to Japan!
but****
Zagitova, in accordance with the rules, due to the pandemic, withstood the 10-hour journey from Tokyo to Akita prefecture by car, not by train. Everyone should have followed the rules in Japan like her!
In the city of Odate, she was shown dogs - her relatives Masaru. Very touching!
nor
Alina gives the impression of an intelligent beauty. She always speaks politely and intelligently to the press.
kus
Great news! From the bottom of our hearts we wish the Olympic champion Alina health and happiness!
And her Akita Inu Masaru too!
kat
And my name is Masaru too. I want to live with Zagitova!"
Thank you
excerpt of an article from Inosmi:
Zagitova and Masaru became a kind of symbols of the good in Japanese-Russian cultural relations that continues to exist despite political differences.
Alina Zagitova's performance on the stage of the large hall of the Odate City Hall in Japan has already been called "a wonderful manifestation of Russian-Japanese cultural ties." The Japanese press emphasizes that all events with Zagitova's participation were approved by the Ministry of Science and Culture of Japan. In addition, Alina fulfilled all the quarantine conditions in connection with the coronavirus pandemic, which were prescribed to her by the Japanese Ministry of Health.
Comments from Japanese readers about Alina Zagitova on Yahoo News Japan
pop
This is the kind of cultural exchange we need with Russia!
*****
It's so good that such a wonderful Russian figure skater has such a wonderful Japanese friend!
tqd
How wonderful it is that such a beauty and great athlete as Alina acts as such a "bridge of friendship" between Russia and Japan!
kiy
When you see such beauty, then immediately bad thoughts about Russia recede somewhere to the side!
aya
So far, Russian cinema is a rarity in Japan. But such a kind family film, and even a joint Japanese-Russian one, I will definitely go to watch!
bos
Zagitova is a beauty that you never get tired of looking at! She colours everything around her with a kind atmosphere!
aig
Congratulations to Alina on her 19th birthday! She celebrated it with us in Japan! What a mature beauty she has!
pjp
From the bottom of our hearts we welcome dear Alina to Japan!
but****
Zagitova, in accordance with the rules, due to the pandemic, withstood the 10-hour journey from Tokyo to Akita prefecture by car, not by train. Everyone should have followed the rules in Japan like her!
In the city of Odate, she was shown dogs - her relatives Masaru. Very touching!
nor
Alina gives the impression of an intelligent beauty. She always speaks politely and intelligently to the press.
kus
Great news! From the bottom of our hearts we wish the Olympic champion Alina health and happiness!
And her Akita Inu Masaru too!
kat
And my name is Masaru too. I want to live with Zagitova!"
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Alina isn't pursuing two university degrees in order to limit herself in any way. I see her long-term career trajectory following a path very similar to Tatiana Navka & Ilya Averbukh. Combining skating with entertainment and creativity. Her interest in producing, hosting and journalism in addition to her excellent working relationship with Channel 1 can only be a good thing for her future. Not to mention her popularity in Japan. She could easily have her own show.Yeah, come to think of it, it does make sense to hire him once in a while. Kudos to Alina if she doesn't have a manager she would have to share her income with! Maybe she will become a sports agent in the future
In the short-term I think she will explore lots of opportunities and keep her options open. I hope so anyway.
If she wants to be an agent then more power to her. Zakarian is living proof that an agent can still do many other things. Like joining Alina on her trip to Japan.
Maybe someone is paying him for his time on this trip but I don't see Alina spending her money on something she doesn't really need.Not criticizing his presence. I like that Alina has a good professional relationship with the people in FS who can financially benefit her career. As for Zakarian, I want to give him all the credit he is due. In my opinion he has done a lot to promote the popularity of skating. The sport needs that.
I agree with you about her income. By the time you pay taxes, 10% to a manager, 10% to an agent, 10% to RusFed, 20% - 30% (?) to coaches, and any other expenses associated with the venture; you're lucky to see half of the original amount end up in your bank account. If I'm Alina's parents I'm also hiring a separate accountant and a lawyer who are in no way connected to the manager or agent. Pay a flat fee for services rendered to two people who do not stand to profit in any way from Alina's business ventures (they get paid the same amount no matter what) to review contracts and keep an eye on the numbers.
I have trust issues.
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Alina isn't pursuing two university degrees in order to limit herself in any way. I see her long-term career trajectory following a path very similar to Tatiana Navka & Ilya Averbukh. Combining skating with entertainment and creativity. Her interest in producing, hosting and journalism in addition to her excellent working relationship with Channel 1 can only be a good thing for her future. Not to mention her popularity in Japan. She could easily have her own show.
In the short-term I think she will explore lots of opportunities and keep her options open. I hope so anyway.
If she wants to be an agent then more power to her. Zakarian is living proof that an agent can still do many other things. Like joining Alina on her trip to Japan.
Not criticizing his presence. I like that Alina has a good professional relationship with the people in FS who can financially benefit her career. As for Zakarian, I want to give him all the credit he is due. In my opinion he has done a lot to promote the popularity of skating. The sport needs that.
I agree with you about her income. By the time you pay taxes, 10% to a manager, 10% to an agent, 10% to RusFed, 20% - 30% (?) to coaches, and any other expenses associated with the venture; you're lucky to see half of the original amount end up in your bank account. If I'm Alina's parents I'm also hiring a separate accountant and a lawyer who are in no way connected to the manager or agent. Pay a flat fee for services rendered to two people who do not stand to profit in any way from Alina's business ventures (they get paid the same amount no matter what) to review contracts and keep an eye on the numbers.
I have trust issues.
Wow, didn't know about the total expenses...Thanks for the business crash course
I'm thrilled that the RusFed will not see a penny of her income from next season on. I guess Eteri will not come in cheap but she will be saving more cash than if she were on the reserve team.I totally agree with the Navka thing!! Although I am aware of the fact that she uses Alina to promote her imo boring shows (I pray to god that Alina won't be a princess in the next show, same goes for the next Gleick choreo (Outro, Esmeralda, Inner Light etc. are nice but I love fierce "Bad guy" and "I'm a survivor" Alina), I know that she is influential (husband!!) and a good person to have on your side going forward.
Though, I would be curious to see her as a coach...I just have the feeling that she is the perfect combination of strict and loving to really motivate her students and get results too. Although with the monopolisation thanks to Eteri that could be a bad idea as I don't want to see her playing Eteri's assistant
Do you think she will be in Novogorsk? Probably not, right?
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