This Russian Figure Skater tried to switch Countries to compete in the Olympics 2026
Автор: Melissa Skavinska
Загружено: 2025-12-02
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This is the English breakdown of the complicated and emotional story of Veronika Zhilina, a talented Russian figure skater who tried to switch her sporting nationality to Azerbaijan in hopes of competing internationally again.
In this video, you’ll learn:
Why Zhilina received an Azerbaijani passport after being out of competition for nearly two seasons.
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How a serious spinal injury derailed her career and put her Olympic dream on hold.
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The pushback she faced from the Russian Figure Skating Federation and why her transfer request was denied by both Russia and the ISU.
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Her heartfelt reaction to the rejection: “I had been living with this dream … I won’t give up.”
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What the future might hold: she’s reportedly considering moving to Baku with her family to restart her career under the Azerbaijani flag.
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💬 What do you think: did Zhilina make the right call trying to switch countries — or was it a risky bet that didn’t pay off? Leave your thoughts in the comments.
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