Alexander Plushenko, son of famous figure skater Evgeny Plushenko… (плющенко · азербайджан · александр)
Alexander Plushenko, son of famous figure skater Evgeny Plushenko, has received official permission from the International Skating Union to compete for Azerbaijan at international competitions starting in the 2026/27 season. The decision follows his acquisition of Azerbaijani citizenship and sports nationality.
Consensus
- Alexander Plushenko has received official permission from the International Skating Union to compete for Azerbaijan at international competitions.
- The decision allows him to represent Azerbaijan starting in the 2026/27 season.
- Alexander Plushenko is the son of Evgeny Plushenko, a famous Russian figure skater.
Points of divergence
- Alexander Plushenko's father stated that his son obtained Azerbaijani sports citizenship five years ago. — vm
- The clearance certificate was issued to Alexander Plushenko on a Wednesday, and he has an Azerbaijani passport. — kommersant
- Alexander Plushenko's father announced the change in citizenship in May, and his mother commented that the decision was made at a family council. — fontanka
Coverage (3 sources)
- Eugeny Plushchenko's son Alexander granted permission to represent Azerbaijan — Вечерняя Москва
- Plushenko's son allowed to represent Azerbaijan — Коммерсантъ
- Gnom Gnomych Goes International: Evgeny Plushenko's Son Gets Right to Compete for Azerbaijan — Фонтанка