Figure skater Maria Talalaikina said that she is better off in Russia than in Italy
Figure skater Maria Talalaikina, who returned from Italy to Russia, explained the decision. Her words are quoted by RIA Novosti.
“I am glad that I am performing and that I have returned home. Of course, it’s better for me that I’m here now, and not in Italy, ”said the athlete. She expressed hope that this season she would have a chance to get into the St. Petersburg team. To do this, the skater plans to perform at all possible tournaments.
In October 2022, it became known that Talalaykina would again represent Russia and train in the group of Evgeny Rukavitsyn. The reason was the refusal of the Italian government to issue a residence permit to the Russian woman. Since December 2021, she has been skating under the flag of Italy.
20-year-old Talalaikina is a bronze medalist of the stages and finals of the Russian Cup. At the national championship of the 2021 season, she took ninth place.
Source: Lenta
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