Plushchenko · Azerbaijan · Alexander (плющенко · азербайджан · александр)
Alexander Plushchenko, son of famous producer Yana Rudkovskaya and figure skater Evgeny Plushchenko, received official permission from the International Skating Union to represent Azerbaijan on the international stage. Alexander Plushchenko has been granted the right to compete for Azerbaijan.
Consensus
- Alexander Plushenko will represent Azerbaijan at international figure skating competitions beginning in the 2026/27 season
- The International Skating Union granted official permission for Alexander to compete under the Azerbaijani flag
Points of divergence
- Alexander Plushenko obtained Azerbaijani citizenship five years ago according to his father Evgeny Plushenko — vm
- Alexander Plushenko has not competed in major Russian tournaments except for ice shows and regional competitions — fontanka
- The decision was made by the family, with support from Evgeny Plushenko's former teammate Alena Leonova — vm
- Alexander's father announced the change in sports citizenship in May — fontanka
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