Alina Zagitova

Visit RT.com to get news and information about Alina Zagitova, who is a young Russian figure skater. Alina Zagitova won the first gold medal for the Olympic Athletes of Russia (OAR) at PyeongChang 2018 when she was just 15. She also smashed the world record in the ladies’ short program. Follow RT to get the latest news and updates on her sports activities, as well as some details of her everyday life. Find news on her background and other personal achievements. Zagitova faced a lot of criticism from the Western media – for example, from USA Today columnist Christine Brennan, who criticized the figure skater’s strategy at the 2018 Winter Olympics. You can find news on this and other matters on RT.

'I just want to talk about myself': Zagitova shuts down question about relationship with Russian rival Medvedeva
Reigning world and Olympic figure skating champion Alina Zagitova has refused to answer questions about her relationship with teammate Evgenia Medvedeva, fueling rumors about a possible row between the two stars.
Nov 5, 2020 15:15
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Putting her haters on ice: Figure skating champ Alina Zagitova claims critics MOTIVATE her in new role presenting TV hit Ice Age
World and Olympic figure skating champion Alina Zagitova has said she has a "good attitude" to her haters and has "built a fortress" where only family are allowed, having received a mixed reaction to her switch to TV presenting.
Nov 4, 2020 18:55
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‘We missed you so much’: Fans anticipate Alina Zagitova’s return after she shares video of new program
Reigning world and Olympic champion Alina Zagitova has reignited rumours about her possible return to competitive skating after her coaching team shared a video of her new routine.
Oct 26, 2020 14:48
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‘No one enticed her, it was her decision’: Evgeni Plushenko says Alina Zagitova WANTED to enter his academy
Two-time Olympic champion and now figure skating coach Evgeni Plushenko has revealed that Alina Zagitova had thought about quitting Eteri Tutberidze’s camp and entering his sports academy.
Oct 16, 2020 14:21
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‘I have to talk to show participants’: Alina Zagitova reveals ‘problems’ of being a TV host
Reigning world and Olympic figure skating champion Alina Zagitova has talked about her debut as a TV presenter, admitting that she doesn’t feel comfortable in her new role as she’s constantly battling with anxiety and shyness.
Oct 9, 2020 13:00
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'Our pancake wasn't lumpy': Co-host slams criticism of figure skating queen Zagitova's 'dreary' start on Russian TV show 'Ice Age'
Olympic and world figure skating champ Alina Zagitova has faced criticism for her new presenting role on Russian TV show 'Ice Age' – although co-host Alexey Yagudin has defended her after earning fury himself over an odd joke.
Oct 4, 2020 15:58
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