The statement from Alina about her plans to open her school.
"First of all, I'd like to say that for quite some time I have been receiving numerous requests to have a new figure skating school named after me. But I have always declined such requests (because I could not guarantee my serious commitment). However, I think opening such a school in my native region makes perfect sense. I think I am ready to become fully involved in such a serious project. I wish to not only give this school my name but also devote my time to the school and control its results. This is a great honor for me".
The statement from the Ministry of Sport of the Republic of Tatarstan.
"The details of this project are still very much in flux but we hope that Alina will not only give this school her name but also fully direct its work including recruitment of coaching staff, selection of students, teaching master classes and controlling the results of its work. We hope that the school will open its doors early next year and will continue to evolve with a possibility of constructing a dedicated facility".
Personally, I would be very sad if Alina stopped touring and performing, but I wish her the very best with her new grand project. Alina does always say that figure skating is her life and this appears to be an excellent way for her to contribute to the development of this beautiful sport.

Here is to the future Alina Zagitova's School of Figure Skating.