The key facts

  • Plushenko said he does not react to remarks by State Duma deputies
  • He noted that he lives in Russia, runs an academy and pays taxes
  • The figure skater called the statements of some legislators 'nonsense'

Plushenko on criticism from deputies

Two-time Olympic champion in figure skating Evgeni Plushenko said in an interview with RIA Novosti that he does not react to provocative remarks by State Duma deputies directed at him. According to him, some legislators 'openly talk nonsense'.

Quote from the figure skater

'I try not to pay attention to deputies who talk nonsense. My wife and I live in Russia, we have established the operation of the academy, and we pay taxes to the budget. And if someone wants to hype off the Plushenko name — there is nothing I can do about it,' Plushenko said.

Background

Plushenko is a two-time Olympic champion (2006 in singles and 2014 in the team event), a two-time Olympic silver medalist (2002 and 2010), a three-time world champion (2001, 2003, 2004) and a seven-time European champion. Earlier, the figure skater also spoke about the pleasant and good communication with Ilia Malinin.