Plushchenko

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Eugene Plushenko is a two-time Olympic champion in figure skating, and his son Alexander obtained Azerbaijani sports citizenship, enabling him to represent Azerbaijan internationally. The decision has sparked public discussion, with Plushenko stating that he remains loyal to Russia despite his son's new citizenship status. Plushenko also expressed support for the move, noting limited opportunities in Russia’s national team and acknowledging that competition is less intense in Azerbaijan. Additionally, Plushenko is associated with real estate investments through his wife Yana Rudkovskaya, who…

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• Plushchenko claims his son was 'not needed by anyone' in Russia — Фонтанка
• Plushenko claims his son Alexander was 'not needed by anyone' in Russia — Вечерняя Москва
• Plushchenko's son names Cristiano Ronaldo the greatest footballer on Earth — Москва 24
• Plushchenko's son says he aspires to US and Japanese skaters — Вечерняя Москва
• Plushchenko's son says he doesn't regret switching to Azerbaijan after Russia is allowed — Вечерняя Москва
• Eugeny Plushchenko's son Alexander granted permission to represent Azerbaijan — Вечерняя Москва
• Gnom Gnomych Goes International: Evgeny Plushenko's Son Gets Right to Compete for Azerbaijan — Фонтанка
• Rodnina explains why she sharply commented on her daughter Tutberidze — Вечерняя Москва
• Faberge dacha sold to private hands — Фонтанка
• Russian State Duma urged Plushchenko to prepare for accusations of lacking patriotism — Москва 24
• Tarasova Calls on Plushchenko to Draw Conclusions After Skaters Sarnovskys Leave Him — Москва 24