A new interview in Russian, published yesterday
This is the rough translation with the help of automatic translator, some usual glitches but enough to get the drift...
Misha, who is famous not only as an artist on the ice but also a talented choreographer for several skating stars, talks on his thoughts about he might retire soon, whether he intends to participate in the Olympic games 2018 as well as where he draws inspiration from.
- You upset fans by stating that you may retire before the 2018 Games. After reading all the responses did not change your decision?
- You know, I thought long and hard. It considered, above all, about the future of my development in different areas, taking into account all the nuances of the situation that currently exists. Then I realized the performance at 4CC may be one of the last in my career.
?(- In order to do that on retirement, you probably do not have any issues.
- Now on it and work. I have always paid much attention to develop themselves in other areas, but it takes a lot of time, training, flight, so I think it will look like the situation will develop, and already from this repelled.)?
- We are talking not only about the productions of programs?
- Not only. I want to play the role of director, manager, organizer of various training programs, ice shows. I basically involved in several different areas.
- On television, you do not want to work?
- Maybe. I was invited to be a presenter, non skating relatedt. But as figure skating takes in my life, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, unfortunately, I had to turn down many offers. Primarily because of the competition.
Gangneung turned into a battle of quadruple jumps. How about the current situation in the men's figure skating?
- I feel wonderful that generation after generation the programs become more demanding, with higher difficulties of elements. The present generation is very strong, very talented and a lot to learn from them. But I believe that we must exercise the individuality in each of us. Every person is talented in something, and their strengths can not be forgotten in the pursuit of the mainstream. You must climb, must keep up with the progress, but forget to show what you are stronger and better than others, it is impossible.
- The epithet "jumping machine" against pure skating?
- It shouldn't be like that - you are a good jumper, so you should just jump, or if you are artistic, you need to showcase it. It must be difficult steps, elements of the complex, but it should be nice and solid. It's like a box, and inside all the parts put together. You must not forget to demonstrate your own advantages, but most importantly, you need to show individuality on the ice and, of course, reach the hearts of those who watch your performance.
- Do you think that in the modern figure skating soul is missing?
- Unfortunately, in this respect, there is a problem right now. Chasing one, often lose more. When you see it, it is a shame. We must deliver powerful jumps, but we must also continue to give people the feelings that transcend into hearts.
- What is the inspiration for the formulation of programs?
- My grandpa was an artist, and an actor. Mom and Dad - coaches. My father was a winner of the Chinese adult championships. First there was the "single skater", then a dancer. Mum worked with me with music, sports and dance education. So I learned from them that I can draw inspiration from everywhere.
- In such a family, you probably have tried to give in a lot of different sections of circles ...
- There were not many, but the parents were given a lot of stuff to learn. I myself am currently studying at the International Dance Academy in Hollywood, as well as in the Beijing Central Academy of Dance. As mentioned in our family was said to the teacher, you can be inspired by anything - look at nature on the movement, animals, the sea, the mountains ... You can draw inspiration from everything that surrounds you.
- South Korea inspires you?
- Well, firstly, this is partly my home, because I have a grandmother Korean. Here I am inspired by the fact that we played in the Olympic arena. Whether I am to take part in the Olympics or not, it is important that I was here. For example, in the place where we live, there is the sea and the beach. There is also very beautiful. Of course, Korean culture inspired.
- When will you decide on the continuation of your career?
- I think it will depend on the situation itself, gradually, step by step.
- Do not want to speak at the Olympics?
- I will try to return to the Olympics, maybe in a different role. I hope that I will have a chance to do it in a different capacity.
