Mikhail Selevko was appointed as the new coach of the team, Svetlana Varnawskaja, who led the team to the European Championship.

Estonian Figure Skaters Form New Team Following Coaching Change

Tallinn, Estonia – Following a significant shift in leadership within the Estonian figure skating scene, several prominent skaters have announced a unified team structure. On Tuesday, the best Estonian figure skaters formally concluded their long-standing collaboration with coach Irina Kononova, a relationship spanning approximately twenty years. Niina Petrõkina, previously the coach of her younger brother and a double European champion, has taken on the role of head coach for Mikhail Selevko.

This move marks a new chapter for Selevko, who returned to Tallinn Airport after the conclusion of the European Championships, where he secured a small medal. Photographs emerged showing Selevko alongside his new coach, Svetlana Varnavskaja, Alina Boykova (the choreographer), and Petrõkina. This consolidation represents a strategic realignment within the Estonian skating community.

The decision to transition away from Kononova followed a period of reflection and a desire for a fresh approach to training and competition. The newly formed team is now poised to pursue future successes under Petrõkina’s guidance.

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