Stanislava Konstantinova, a Russian figure skater, recently shared a mirror selfie on her social networks. The photo captures a confident pose in a corset, denim shorts, and boots, illustrating a mature style that contrasts with her competitive past. Over the years, Konstantinova has built a narrative around both her athletic journey and the life she pursues beyond the rink.
In August 2022, Konstantinova announced a pause in her figure skating career. By July 2023, she told Sport Express that she had stepped away due to a waning motivation and the sense that she had reached her peak. She described the internal challenge of trying to surpass her own best results, a realization that played a central role in her decision. While she has shifted focus, her sister remains active in the skating community, continuing to compete and train, keeping the family’s involvement in the sport alive.
Konstantinova’s competitive highlights include a bronze medal in the women’s singles at the 2019 Universiade. During the 2020/21 season, she placed sixteenth at the Russian Championships, a reflection of the highly competitive domestic field. Her strongest international result came with a second-place finish at the Helsinki Grand Prix in the 2018/19 season, underscoring her ability to contend on significant stages. Over the course of her career, she earned the designation of international master of sports, a recognition of her achievements and contributions to the sport in Russia.
Beyond her own career, the broader world of Russian gymnastics and figure skating has seen other athletes share moments that capture public attention. Earlier, a Russian gymnast posted a minimalist bikini video that drew coverage and discussion across social media and sport media, illustrating how athletes’ off-ice presence can spark conversations and shape public perception just as much as their performances on the ice. [Source: Sport Express]