Plushchenko

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Eugene Plushenko, a two-time Olympic champion in figure skating, is the head of the 'Plushenko Angels' figure skating academy. His son Alexander, who has obtained Azerbaijani sports citizenship and now represents Azerbaijan internationally, has sparked public and political debate in Russia. Plushenko has faced criticism from Russian officials, including Deputy Dmitry Sviyazhev and Minister of Sports Mikhail Degtyarev, for requesting a 24.1 million ruble state grant for a patriotic ice show while his son competes for another country. Plushenko has defended his son's move, stating limited oppor…

Events

• Earlier, Evgeny Plushenko explained why his son Alexander switched…
• Olympic biathlon champion Dmitry Vasilyev considers the Academy of…
• Moscow14 July Vesti: Olympic champion in speed skating and State…
• Tarasova called Milonov's words about Plushchenko disgusting. State…
• Russian figure skating champion Evgeny Plushenko stated that his son…
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• The Russian Figure Skating Federation subsequently reinstated…
• Russia's 'Russia — Home of Peoples' Dictation Held in Moscow Region

Recent coverage

• Under no circumstances: Deputy Svischev spoke out against Plushchenko's ice shows for state funds — Вечерняя Москва
• In the State Duma, it was declared that Plushchenko should not expect grants for shows from Russia — Вести
• Plushchenko stated that his figure skating academy does not generate profit — Вечерняя Москва
• Russia needs to show its leadership in world figure skating, Plushchenko said — Вести
• Михалков и компромат на Собчак. Министр спорта против Плющенко. «Вести недели» вступились за Нолана — Дождь
• Rodnina Surprised by the Absence of Tutterbize and Plushchenko in the Figure Skating Hall of Fame — Вечерняя Москва
• Deputy Svischev: Plushchenko is not an expert on Russian figure skating — Вечерняя Москва
• "This is two-handedness": journalist Antonovsky comments on Plushchenko's behavior — Вести
• Degtyarev compares figure skater Plushchenko's words to the position of relocators — Вечерняя Москва
• "The People Remember!": Degtyarev Responds to Plushchenko's Comments on Russian Skaters — Вести
• Another figure skater from Plushchenko's academy will compete for Kyrgyzstan — Фонтанка
• Degtyarev compared Plushchenko's statements with the position of the relocators — Москва 24
• Vasilyev calls Plushchenko's request for a $24.1 million grant cynical — Вечерняя Москва
• "Everyone has big appetites": Rodnina comments on grant for Plushchenko academy — Вечерняя Москва
• Svishchev Surprised by Plushchenko's Request After His Son Joins Azerbaijan National Team — Вечерняя Москва
• "This is incredible": Sviachev assesses Plushchenko's request for a grant for the show — Вести
• Plushchenko requested a grant of 24 million rubles for a patriotic ice show — Вечерняя Москва
• Tarasova Calls Milonov's Words About Plushchenko Abhorrent — Вечерняя Москва
• Zhurova Advises Plushchenko to Speak More Carefully About Russian Skaters — Вести
• "Sounds sharp": Deputy Zhurova advised Plushchenko to watch his words — Фонтанка