Kostyleva's Mother Hints at Family Relocation Abroad

The mother of 14-year-old figure skater Elena Kostyleva from Voronezh did not rule out the possibility that the family — though not in full — might need to move abroad. Irina Kostyleva made this statement while communicating with participants in the chat of her Telegram channel. The reason for such words was the woman«s dissatisfaction with judging at major tournaments in Russia.

According to the elder Kostyleva, the Figure Skating Federation of Russia is underestimating her daughter«s scores, giving higher points to other female skaters. The woman noted that »if you are not valued in your homeland, you need to find where you will be appreciated for what you are worth.«

Irina also hinted that she has options for relocation. However, chat participants immediately noted that these plans are unlikely to be serious.

«If the Federation does not reassess its attitude toward its best female athlete, then the athlete»s mother will get married. To a foreigner. ... The scores at these Grand Prix stages, even without taking into account the Russian Champion«s multi-month injury, until September... Lead not only me to such thoughts,» wrote the elder Kostyleva.

She also added that her sister lives in Milan — there one can find a new spouse. The current husband, Valery, according to the woman, can stay in Russia.

«Valery is fine. He, with Funtik (the cat), will be waiting for us in the little house by the pond.»

Kostyleva also noted that even in case of relocation, Elena«s coach will remain Evgeny Plyushchenko. The skater»s mother has had no complaints about him for almost a month.

Scandals around Lena Kostyleva have been going on for months, and the main driver of the conflict has been the skater«s mother. The first warning signs appeared as early as summer, but the conflict between the woman and her daughter»s coach Evgeny Plyushchenko flared up in November last year. All details can be found in our materials.