Russian figure skater and Olympic champion Alina Zagitova recently shared a new video with subscribers on her Telegram channel. In the clip, she appears in a kitchen setting, wearing a mask, cutting a cucumber, and casually sampling a piece of it as the camera rolls. (Source: Russian media) The moment feel-good and down-to-earth, giving fans a glimpse into her everyday routine outside the rink. (Source: Russian media)
Earlier this month, on June 6, Zagitova revealed her interest in exploring a coaching path, signaling a shift toward mentoring the next generation of skaters. On June 19, she defended her diploma with honors in the program focused on Production and Cultural Policy, underscoring a commitment to academics alongside athletics. (Source: Russian media)
Zagitova rose to Olympic stardom by clinching the gold in 2018. Beyond Olympic glory, she earned gold medals at the 2019 World Championships and claimed gold and silver at the 2018 and 2019 European Championships. She stands out as the only Russian skater to win all major world titles in a single career, and she is the second skater in world history after Kim Yong Ah to achieve that feat. Her competitive journey paused in 2019, but she never declared retirement. (Source: Russian media)
There has been speculation about Kamila Valieva as well, with reports noting that Valieva successfully landed a triple Axel. (Source: Russian media)