Hi! I usually don’t post but enjoy reading discussions about figure skating!
Here’s a translation of a part of the following TV program in which Alina appeared.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV4n6Ir9NGw&t=511s
Sorry my English is not so good, and there may be some misinterpretations because I translated from Japanese, not directly from what Alina said in Russian. (Any correction is welcomed!)
I hope this can be a little help to understand what she talked. Alina is truly an amazing girl!:luv17:
Q: Is it the first time for you to come to Japan in spring?
A: Yes, I’m glad I could see sakura.
Q: Was the Olympic a special experience for you?
A: The competition itself was not so different from others in terms of preparation, but the atmosphere of the venue was something special.
Q: At the interview, you said it is important to skate clean and love figure skating. Why are you so mature in your age?
A: To be honest it’s not that I loved skating from the very beginning. When I was a little child I didn’t like training so much and often cried. However, my coaches led me to love figure skating.
Q: You look like a ballerina on ice, and Russia is famous for ballet. Do you like ballet or have you ever learned it?
A: My mother encouraged me to try different things, and ballet was one of those.
Q: You live in Moscow since you are 12. Do you miss your family?
A: I have many feelings about it and I used to cry every day. But gradually I found my motivation for figure skating. I’m happy if I can support my family through skating. My grandmother is a big help for me. She learned about figure skating while watching my practice and competitions, and now she even can give me some advice.
Q: There is a Pooh doll in the pictures. What do you think about Yuzuru Hanyu?
A: I think he is a very strong person.
Q: Can I ask your ideal type of boyfriend?
A: To be honest, I have not thought about it. I don’t think it’s a good question.
Then, an Akita dog appeared and they talked about the reason why she likes Akita dog and the difference in pet shops between Japan and Russia.
Q: Did you find something interesting in Japanese fashion?
A: I noticed that many girls were wearing a wide-type pants, so I got this one for me.
They introduced some of her favorite things, Rilakkuma and sushi. She said 5 boxes of presents including plushies from fans were already delivered to the venue in Yokohama, even though the ice shows have not started yet in there. She tried sushi from Kyubei, a very famous sushi restaurant. She said she likes salmon sushi.
Sorry for the long post!
Hopefully, I will try to post part 2, if there seems to be no other translated version.
They really love Alina!:luv17:
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