Alexandra Trusova, the silver medalist from the 2022 Olympic Games, spoke about how she first crossed paths with Mark Kondratyuk, the holder of both the Russian and European titles in figure skating, and how their relationship has developed since then. The moment they met is described as nothing short of memorable, taking place during a training camp in Kislovodsk while Trusova was still part of the Evgeni Plushenko group. The setting was challenging in practical terms: a kitchen with limited options, and a single vending machine that would only take cash.
According to Trusova, Artem Kovalev, another established skater, was the only one able to extract some cash, yet even he could not complete a purchase because the vending machine did not accept his bills. The moment captured a lighthearted struggle over a simple treat, as Mark Kondratyuk later revealed on camera, joking in a segment of the YouTube program there titled “There’s a Story.” In the episode, he recalled that he had managed to bring fifty chocolate bars with him, a playful contrast to the cafeteria’s limited options.
Their romance drew public attention roughly a year earlier, when the two were photographed together during a joint vacation in Dubai in the spring of 2022. The public interest around their relationship has persisted as both skaters continued to pursue high-level competition and personal milestones in parallel within the sport.
Katarina Gerboldt, who earned a bronze medal at the Russian single skating championships and has previously skated alongside Alexander Enbert, has commented that there is optimism about the season ahead. She hopes to see Alexandra Trusova and Anna Shcherbakova return to the competitive ice in the new season, signaling a renewed focus on top-tier performances and ongoing rivalries that keep fans engaged. Source: sports24 Figurine.