It includes Ilia Malinin, Andrew Torgashev, and Maxim Naumov – the children of Russians who emigrated to the US after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Municipal ice rinks (called ‘ice palaces’ in Russian) receive generous subsidies, and sports schools are funded by the government, allowing coaches to earn money not just from parents who pay for the lessons, but also from the institution that employs them. The only result of the sanctions is that athletes lose the chance to demonstrate their skills, and people miss out on the opportunity to enjoy the mastery of the athletes.
Author: RT
Published at: 2026-02-22 22:55:53
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