TALLINN, Jan 13, Andrey Simonenko. Russian figure skaters Kamila Valieva, Alexandra Trusova and Anna Shcherbakova are head and shoulders above their rivals at the European Championships in Tallinn, they should take the entire podium of the tournament, said the 2002 Olympic champion Alexei Yagudin. On Thursday, Valieva with a world record took the lead after a short program at the European Championships. Trusova fell on the road from the triple axel, Shcherbakova was left without a cascade, they occupy third and fourth places, respectively, behind the Belgian Luna Hendrix. «I'm still sure that all three of our skaters will be on the podium. I don't see another option. Respect to all participants but our three girls and the rest are different leagues. Let it sound harsh and bold, but they really fight with themselves and ride on a different level, «said Yagudin. «Kamila — no words, only inner aesthetic delight. As I already «I would personally buy a ticket for the performance of our girls and watch it live. Moreover, it is clear that the ice is slippery, anything can happen, but with each new start, Kamila gains more confidence, you look at her calmly,» the specialist continued.
