Olympic biathlon champion Dmitry Vasilyev considers the Academy of…
Olympic biathlon champion Dmitry Vasilyev considers the Academy of Figure Skating under Evgeny Plushchenko's application for a grant totaling 24.1 million rubles to stage an ice show as cynical, especially given that the coach's son has joined the Azerbaijan national team.
Consensus
- Eugene Plushenko's academy submitted a grant application for 24.1 million rubles to fund an ice show.
- The proposed ice show is described as 'patriotic' with emphasis on 'spiritual and moral values.'
- Alexander Plushenko, Eugene Plushenko's son, received official permission from the International Skating Union (ISU) on July 1 to represent Azerbaijan in international competitions starting next season.
- The application cited the need to protect children from foreign ideologies and promote traditional Russian values.
- The grant request was made during a period when Alexander Plushenko had already been granted a release from Russia's figure skating federation.
Points of divergence
- Dmitry Vasilev criticized the grant application as cynical, especially given the ongoing special military operation and the fact that funds are being sought for entertainment rather than support for frontline efforts. — vm
- Dmitry Svishchev expressed surprise at Plushenko requesting a state grant while his son competes for Azerbaijan, questioning Plushenko's current citizenship and loyalty to Russia. — vesti
- Plushenko stated that his son was 'needed by no one' in Russia and criticized the decline of Russian sports, shortly before submitting the grant application. — tg_bazabazon
Coverage (6 sources)
- 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
- While Evgeni Plushenko's son represents Azerbaijan, his academy plans a 'patriotic' ice show... — Baza
Key entities
- Evgenia Plushenko
- Azerbaijan
- Dmitry Svichnev
- Russia
- Alexander
- Moscow
- State Duma
- Telegram channel
- State Duma
- Baza
- Federation
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