The 2018 Olympic figure skating champion Alina Zagitova took part in a photo shoot featuring a lamb, capturing behind the scenes moments shared with followers across social media. The scene shows Zagitova presenting a poised, calm presence as a black lamb is cradled in her arms, displaying a look of quiet determination coupled with natural obedience during the shoot.
Beyond the Olympic gold, Zagitova’s competitive resume includes a gold medal at the 2019 World Championships and both gold and silver medals from the 2018 and 2019 European Championships. She stands as only the second skater in world history to win every major Russian singles title and successively secure top honors at the world level, following Kim Yuna in achieving a sweep across the most prestigious events in ladies’ figure skating.
After missing the 2020 and 2021 seasons, Zagitova did not declare retirement. In February 2022 she took on a leadership role as captain in the Channel One Cup team event, contributing to the “Red Machine” squad’s victory. She also hosted the program “Ice Age” alongside Olympic champion Alexei Yagudin, further expanding her presence in skating media and entertainment circles.
Her activities continued to unfold amid the ongoing discussions surrounding the Kamila Valieva case, with CAS decisions forming part of the broader context in which Zagitova’s public appearances and career choices have been interpreted by fans and analysts alike.