MOSCOW, Aug 9 Olympic champion in ice dancing and organizer of ice shows Tatyana Navka reacted to the desire of the Lithuanian government to deprive figure skater Margarita Drobyazko of citizenship. Earlier it was reported that some representatives of the Lithuanian Seim proposed to deprive Drobyazko of citizenship for participating in Navka's ice show. Also, Drobyazko and her partner Povilas Vanagas can be deprived of state awards. «This is absolutely disgusting, this once again demonstrates the manifestation of blind hatred for our country. Great athletes give great joy, incredible emotions with their art, creativity, talent, make the world cleaner, because art — a medicine for souls. People who want to deprive those who defended the honor of their country in international competitions, at the Olympic Games of awards and citizenship, cause contempt in me. I'm not talking about those who truly love their athletes, their heroes, I’m talking about the people who are in power there. It’s not for them to make such decisions, ”RBC Sport quotes Navka. Drobyazko and Vanagas represented Lithuania at the Olympic Games and World Championships, where they managed to win one bronze medal. The couple is a multiple national champion.
