Evgenia Medvedeva: 'You have only one life'

[@koalapayslater]

Her English got better and she is almost as talkative as in Russian hahaha. I'm just glad that she is happy and knows her goals.

[@treelo11]

It's such a noticeable improvement!

[@bobcell22]

Hey she is just 18!!! What did you expected? In one year she will talking fluently.

[@Keepinitreal55]

dkarw not close, she’s so well spoken in Russian!

[@zylan948]

Listening to this interview makes me realize what a sweet, honest and smart girl she is, and how much injustified hate she always gets for nothing. People love to create drama around her all the time, but she's just a normal girl doing her best to grow up and develop as a person and athlete. I'm kinda happy she moved out of Russia where she seemed to have too much weight on her shoulders. Maybe missing olympic gold this time was the best that could happen to her. She will come back stronger, more confident and happier for the next olympics. Like she said, she used to have only one main goal in the past and now she has small goals everyday that will lead her to the biggest ones. I'm happy to see her growth and I wish her the best.

[@NataliaFroliv]

You're absolutely right, all right.

[@Princess0fAwkward]

i don’t think i’ve ever seen her happier than she is now. it’s so good that even though she’s away from russia, she still feels like she has a family at tcc! seeing her talk about how her only goal is to be the best version of herself possible made me so proud. good luck zhenya in this upcoming season!

[@Pokav1deo]

Shame on everyone who gave this a thumbs down. Thanks for sharing this interview. Best of luck Zhenya!

[@uknowilove]

Such a commendable young lady she is. Being so young with multiple achievements, yet she took a brave new start. Amazing how she can withstand all the eyes looking at her - both those who support her and those who reject her. And what I see now is a little girl no more: she is now a young lady journeying on becoming a decent young lady. And she is doing a great job, bravo! Wish her well!

[@asmart7101]

well said

[@NataliaFroliv]

You're absolutely right, all right.

[@nayelive78estrada43]

Zhenya is an extraordinay girl and has goals to fulfill and with that tenacity,strenght and love fir her skating she will achieve all her goals. My ice queen looks happy and that is what matters.😉

[@sahpire75]

I'm so happy for her! She's really happy and healthy. This interview was quite direct and he asked her really tough questions (personal) but she handled it well. Proud of her

[@asmart7101]

very true

[@koknesis5226]

There is more freedom in her, and it is more important than anything else. Thank you to Evgenia for her comment of Havier Fernandez. Javi truly has this unique gift to support, encourage...to fuel and uplift each and everyone, either it would by his skating or by his words.

[@PtolemyXVII]

She is so insightful and smart. Russia is so lucky to have her represent them on the global stage.

[@nvadqs]

Insightful is a very appropriate word, certainly

[@nvadqs]

@@ramitodevioletas575junior ones you mean. And we are no "fans" we are just people who can tell apart a kind, hard-worker, smart person (Medvedeva) from someone who just want to throw shit onto others (like you). Have a nice day

[@PtolemyXVII]

angela salgado being a global representative isn't just about having skating skills, it's about having great sportsmanship and being an innovator. I think you know that 😊

[@Galaclar]

@@ramitodevioletas575 callate ya vieja loca!!

[@masongreen6999]

angela salgado you only have one live so go see yourself in the mirror judge yourself before judge someone else. Spend your time and your life wisely by watching your favourite skater instead of being on every Evgenia videos. I mean why waste your time here. Don't you have something better to do. I bet you're one of those people who click the dislike button. Lol your mother must be proud of you coz you're such a nice people coz, you spend too much time on every Evgenia videos more than your favorite skater. Good job keep watching her videos if that make you happy.

[@YanaKH813]

Aaaa! I’m so happy you interviewed her 💗😭

[@norahnightingale4626]

Evgenia did the right thing when she chose to switch to a new coach. Anyone who feels stuck in an environment that doesn't help them grow and continue being productive, free and creative should absolutely move on to something new. I know that one's comfort zone is hard to get over and that the changes always feel like a risk, but taking this risk is the only way of feeling better, to begin with. I wish Evgenia the best, I know she has things to correct and the style she does now is different from her past programs, but she's determined and strong and she'll grow even stronger. Greetings and love from Greece.

[@aniawarner9909]

I fully agree with you. Just watching behavior of coaches after last year skating events.

[@artemisadelaluna9901]

At the end like she says and it applies to everybody, everything, in all aspects of our life, BE THE BETTER VERSION OF MYSELF... The only competition and rivalry we have is with ourselves...

[@jessesmith-garcia5313]

Very well put Evgenia!

[@awuma]

She is so expressive, her English is delightful. Sixteen minutes never went so quickly. Welcome to multicultural Canada!

[@BeatrizKollenzGama]

I'm so happy with the interview! We love you Zhenya and we wish all the happiness in the world for you 💕

[@Dloboda777]

I can never get enough of Zhenya So it is the best when new long interviews come out.

[@minasees]

wow she seems like such a sweet, intelligent, and funny person!! I’m so glad she picked this path for herself and her happiness!

[@lisascherrer8335]

"First pancake" Russian idiom explained: This well-known phrase has not so obvious explanation. According to a modern spelling ПЕРВЫЙ БЛИН КОМОМ, it literally means “the first pancake is always a lumpy one” and reminds us not to expect the first attempt to be successful.

[@DD-d6d3]

I've heard it a million times and I'm American

[@kohlinoor]

It seemed pretty intuitive to me, as a Canadian that has made pancakes many times! But not everyone has the same life experience or knowledge.

[@AishiBhattacharyaOfficial]

Well I really love any Support Evgenia for her personality..... She made a brave decision to change coaches coz she followed her heart.... She knows she has flaws and wants to rectify them, she wants to enjoy skating and want to make small accomplishments instead of always skating for a big achievement or big goal.... She is happy now although she knows it'll take time to come back to her form and attain perfection..... She's so kind to have appreciated Javi.... Also the fact that she considers all the skaters at Brian's academy as her family, means that she is more comfortable with her new environment and routine..... Let's give Zhenya the time she needs ... She is a lady with a lot of achievements, let her enjoy the sport and not criticize her constantly..... I'm sure Brian and Evgenia will work really hard and she'll try her best to clinch the Gold at the finals.... Kudos to her improved English ..... I'm sure her skating will improve as her English has improved Love Zhenya 💙💙♥️💙💙

[@skatefan78]

in the last year or two, I really have gone from being not a super fan of hers at all, to an UBER fan, mostly because of interviews like this -- really wishing her the best, no matter the results!

[@mattyp783]

Josh Kennon Totally agree!

[@maxnaturamour7200]

she's made a fantastic growth since her first appearance in the senior both as a skater and as a person. I've never seen so much development in such a short period of time. I admire her so much!

[@artemisadelaluna9901]

Ohh I have to say that I love her accent !! Is great and look at min 6:59 there she has said it: I REALLY LOVE DRAMATIC BECAUSE I CAN SHOW ALL MY FEELINGS... So people stop all this drama about her being forced to be dramatic, pantomime with her ex coach... Life changes, new airs, new horizons and as they say it takes many turns... So we all should stop the hating and drama involved with this russians ladies... I mean all russians ladies involved ...

[@ronnywolfefox]

love her so much. thank you for the interview !

[@NataliaFroliv]

Женечка , вы умница ! У Вас все получится , уверяю Вас . Держитесь свободно и достойно ! За такой короткий срок , Вы уже ТАК хорошо подтянули английский , поверьте мне ! И в спорте и жизни в целом , у Вас все получится . Живу в Канаде 25 лет и поверьте , очень многие (русскоговорящие) не знают ЕГО , так как Вы ! Приезжайте в Монреаль в гости , я Вам с мамой город покажу ...) С огромной любовью и уважением , ваша поклонница из .Montreal , Canadaa ,

[@mocneeuq]

I love how she answered the coaching change.

[@Inkog_Von]

Умничка ,хочется сказать Женечка ты сдала экзамен по английскому на пять ,для кого то так не принужденно говорить - это мечта до сих пор ,а ты такая разносторонняя личность ! Todo lo mejor !

[@nvadqs]

I am really rooting for her. She seems smart, sensible and sensitive...

[@asmart7101]

so true

[@a9029k]

She is so mature and wise for her age. She really sees the big picture. She’s just an all-around great person, not to mention an amazing skater.

[@firlyang4919]

what a girl, she kept positive through the critics...that’s how the champion born. No need to be frightened of critics, absorbed them, makes them as your weapon to be better, go evgenia u are on the right track. can’t wait to see your next competition, be strong cos you are strong & special 😘😘...you are my doughter’s idol afterall 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@aniawarner9909]

Good luck Evgenia - you are a wonderful girl. We love you here in California. I think it is a good decision that she changed her coach. The competition with Zagitova was creating conflict of interest within previous coaching team in favor of Zagitova. It looks that she ended up in a better , more friendly environment.

[@nayelive78estrada43]

My queen zhenya

[@-superwholockin07-85]

I'm so proud of how far she's gone 💕💕💕

[@Keepinitreal55]

It’s sad how much the language barrier limits her personality. You guys have no idea how smart and well spoken she is in Russian! You just love listening to her interviews

[@kachinwosu3391]

I like the new Evgenia, but I hope she enjoys the whole new experience and not try to prove anything to anyone!

[@maxnaturamour7200]

I am proud of you, certainly you are an incredible (not just an amazing ))) girl!

[@EasyDrawsAnime]

Женя, ты молодец! Мы все понимаем,что это первые соревнования, и ты можешь катать всю программу 3-3-3. Ты- чувствительная, трогательная, харизматичная..Ты невероятно чувствуешь музыку. Всегда буду болеть за тебя!!!

[@Anna-ww8fe]

Our amasing Zhenya =) Take care of yourself, do not rush, the season is yet to come )))

[@Amy-ts2ym]

What an inspirational and beautiful soul! Here's to stepping away and small goals. (Love the Bangs!) thanks for letting us in on your journey. You go Evgenia!!

[@moondim7]

I had mixed feelings for Evgenia, I like her, in fact I knew of her from these last Olympics where I loved her skating as well as Alina's, so I became a fan of both. But after the chaos created by the final results in the Olympics, with everything I saw and heard about it I kind of started to dislike her, but with this interview and watching videos of Zhenya since 2015 when she started seniors until this last ACI now I completely changed my perception and now I understand why many love her! She really is a lovely girl, very sweet, she has a unique personality that sets her apart from other skaters. She enjoys skating, is very hardworking and in spite of those high scores (which many have complained abou) she has talent and revolutionized Ice Skating. In the end it's not her fault she works hard on the ice doing the best she can, obeys her coaches. Watching her programs and the kiss & cry with her ex-coaches, it was clear that there was happiness between them and now I understand and sympathize with her and even with Eteri because I know that for both of them it must have been very difficult that their plans did not come out as they wanted. 😪 Recalling that day of the Olympics where everything was defined I wanted to cry, I put myself in the place of Evgenia and I could imagine the pain she must have felt not to achieve that last most important triumph... After all those records, being #1, the arrival of a strong new girl before the Olympics (who isn't guilty as well she also did the best she could) must have been very hard. After that it was obvious that she wanted to make changes, I would have done the same! Only that process did not go well either and that's why all the scandal. But we have to understand that when those kind of things happen in the end nobody is guilty, we are humans. Also the media and people love to make drama and rumors ... In the end everything happens for a reason and new cycles start ... I wish the best to Evgenia, from the bottom of my heart I really want her to win gold at Beijin 2022! ! 🏅 And hopefully in the future, she and her excoach be in good terms... and continue with that joy and personality that characterizes her. 🤩 Go Zhenya !!!

[@nataliasmirnova717]

Терпение, Солнышко ! В такой трудной дороге нельзя спешить! Бесконечно любим тебя ! Наши сердца бьются в унисон с твоим И пусть на пути будет всегда светло 😇🤗💗🌸🌺

[@harmoniya1466]

Natalia Smirnova, Да, очень, очень любим ее ! 💗💗💗

[@ДжонКоннор-и3ч]

КРАСАВИЦА ЖЕНЯ ! ВСЕГДА НА УРОВНЕ ! ТАК ДЕРЖАТЬ ! МОЛОДЕЦ !

[@luzclaritarelon1197]

I'm just glad that she looks happy and healthy

[@simpletruth5927]

I wish her all the best. Hardwork pays off in the end.

[@BillyWhaler]

If Coach Eteri‘s post-Olympic advice was to “go make babies” that’s a pretty good reason to fire the coach. No, Eteri. We’re still making pancakes here.

[@lindatannock]

You can't be serious?

[@BillyWhaler]

Linda Tannock I don’t joke about pancakes.

[@lindatannock]

@@BillyWhaler hahaaa! 😂 I meant about babies, but I'm sure you know that lol 😁😂

[@BillyWhaler]

jennifer e-k f that. Eteri used Med as a rabbit for Zagitova once coach knew her star pupil was wearing down. Then kicked her to the curb. Sick, self serving behavior by a coach.

[@lindatannock]

What a wonderful interview! She's so sweet and endearing (and humble). I loved this!

[@misskit123]

She seems happy, and that makes me happy. The results will come back, it will just take time. I love that Jason picked her up from the airport! Sweet story. And I miss Javi too! He seems like a lovely man.

[@隈部壮太]

She is lovely

[@belmadai94]

The very Best to you...may you continue safely in this journey to find the best version of you...dreams do come true!!

[@21RoxAnnA]

Amo escuchar/leer sus entrevistas, son la clara muestra de lo madura, humilde y centrada que es. La admiro por tomar una decisión así de importante, y de animarse a cambiar todo a lo que estaba acostumbrada sólo para construir una mejor versión de ella. No es fácil tomar ese tipo de decisiones, por eso la respeto y la apoyo en todo lo que haga. Sabe que no será fácil, pero aún así trabaja duro para mejorar. Es tan adorable♥

[@ледиледи-ж3ю]

Медведева достойна уважения) трудяга и думаю очень хороший человек))

[@МаргаритаПьянова-о2ц]

Я тоже так думаю.

[@NormaLilia24]

So happy for her... will be cheering for you this whole season Zhenya

[@karce77]

Женя, удачи тебе и вдохновения! Никому не давай зарывать свой талант в землю! Любим тебя!

[@МаргаритаПьянова-о2ц]

Любим!

[@joconda9037]

Sweetheart ❤

[@blaiseanne708]

I really love Zhenya. This lady is so adorable ♥

[@zeliacosta7790]

So so proud of her strength and guts to go beyond her potentials. Love you girl!

[@erese1335]

What a sweetheart, and she seems to be very smart, too. I hope that she will keep on fighting after this difficult season.

[@globetrotter9542]

Her positivity will take her far, not only in figure skating but in life in general

[@МарияМашенька-ы3й]

Женя, вперёд, ты уникальна!

[@olgaleurdo5475]

Женя, мы с тобой

[@pandaz1993himick]

Really want her to win everything this season, what a good and decent human being

[@asmart7101]

well said

[@evgeniakovalenko7510]

Indeed, You have a bright future☄ So I'm just looking forward to seeing you in a new step of your own life. And I'm so excited to see more confidence, more courageous in you. Well, wish you all the best of luck! #Go Zhenya

[@elccollins99]

In watching this interview for the second time, I noticed that when Evgenia really wants to emphasize a point, she stops looking to the interviewer and speaks directly to the camera. It’s cute and funny. It reminds me of Ferris in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.”

[@ЛилияУзденникова-г7ж]

Хочется искренне пожелать Жене, почаще смотреть на себя, на свою жизнь, на свой путь как бы со стороны и в ретроспективе. И быть внимательной ко всем деталям. И стараться слышать свой внутренний голос. Не бояться его слышать! Напротив, всем сердцем прислушиваться к нему! И тогда, может быть,...

[@chelsear.5386]

She is so lovely. I wish her all the best this season.

[@erinpowers7217]

What an utterly charming girl

[@oFribble]

Using Brians "first pancake" analogy lol

[@yuriy9179]

this is a well-known Russian proverb

[@oFribble]

Yuriy Anikin Even better! Now I wonder where Brian picked it up lol.

[@StellarReview2010]

Moskvina used it all the time to describe some of her pair teams back in the day. The most notable one I remember was Kazakova/Dmitriv. :)

[@yuriy9179]

kermitー I dont't understand your enthusiasm, it's just proverb

[@SS-cl2nn]

kermitー it’s just a saying. I thought everyone had that type of saying in their own language 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@spencerbrown5188]

Nice to hear her speak english! Nervous nous always plays a part in life and this lady has the world on her shoulders and we as a skating community need to support her and we will be rewarded with the all time great performance I know is busting to get out! As Micheal Jackson said MAKE THE CHANGE !

[@HaveanIcedaymx]

Thank you so much for this interview.

[@ДжонКоннор-и3ч]

ЖЕНЯ УДАЧИ ТЕБЕ ! МЫ ЛЮБИМ ТЕБЯ ! У ТЕБЯ ВСЕ ПОЛУЧИТЬСЯ ! ПОБЕДЫ !

[@harmoniya1466]

Sweetheart, you are better than anyone else in the world !

[@anfaneygladwin6759]

Her speaking English is so cute!

[@raing404]

Que bronca me da todo el odio que la gente tiene hacia Zhenya. Ella lo está intentando. Realmente le deseo lo mejor. La admiro tanto, ella me inspira. #GoZhenya .

[@Galaclar]

Cuanta razon tienes. Es una chica madura e inteligente que quiere luchar por sus sueños.

[@Yari_Torrijos]

¡Exacto! Coincido contigo en eso. No soporto el odio hacia Evgenia. :(

[@fatushstylinson9397]

Rocio Cabichian Same, me pone muy triste todas las cosas que le ponen acá y en Instagram, si no fuera por Evgenia yo ni sabría qué onda con el patinaje. Déjenla respirar! Quedó segunda en un senior b, y que tiene de malo? Fue un gran resultado después de su lesión y de cambiar de vida literalmente.

[@GodOfVictory501]

Such a lovely girl. So gorgeous and talented.

[@jacobopapaqui5741]

HERMOSA EVGENIA MARAVILLOSA

[@AT-jm4dl]

Medvedeva's lovely. I wish her the best this season. Perhaps Very Wang would like to design and donate a dress to Evgenia :)

[@aniawarner9909]

She is such a wonderful skater, and such a wonderful human being.

[@stellafartyna5282]

Английский становится лучше))молодчина!

[@chorea1999]

She is so eloquent and her English is terrific!

[@joseantoniomestasflores3299]

Que todas sus metas se cumplan. Go Zhenia : )

[@yukihimeyouko]

♥ we are rooting for you!

[@annfotlyan8655]

The Zagitova bots giving this a thumbs down....

[@zinam5795]

Che' s VERY natural & smart --sincere ! Best future!

[@THATREALBREW]

I want Evgenia to always succeed. Seems like a very wonderful person.

[@antonvanderbatez6015]

I'm in love with this girl

[@cheyannerenee6801]

Wait why does she even get hate? She's amazing?

[@rbspider]

I love her English - She is one smart person. - Я люблю ее английский - она ​​умный человек.

[@ezyrod]

What a sensational! you g woman. I wish all the best skates for her!!!!!!!

[@brunofttt]

Just love this!

[@027dramaqueen]

so basically she had no control over her life in Russia and under Eteri

[@keelykova]

The Eteri's team is so controlling.

[@maxnaturamour7200]

They want only results right now and at any cost

[@banya8803]

yes, right, and here she has control :) who is paying for her fun in Canada? Russian Figure skating Federation, and if she will not show results this fun will be ending soon

[@maryeeell2434]

@@banya8803 or maybe Russian Fed realized that even if she doesn't get gold, she can bring home Canadian training techniques 🤔 so it's still a win for them

[@user-yj6wo8bf9m]

banYa yes, I am thinking that if she is not able to qualify for major events, they will withhold funding for sure, so as long as she is able to support herself from her own funding, she will survive, we will see...If she doesn't qualify and her funding is withdrawn, she will be in a very difficult position, because she will have to go back to Russia and won't be able to go back to Eteri...

[@алексей-п4о5д]

Приятно слушать good luck!!!👍

[@briarrose7016]

I really love Evegenia, and this interviewer was great! He asked her good questions. She does need to change her programs though, neither of them suited her at all. She wasn't nearly as expressive, the music was awful and not something the crowd could get into, and she was definitely not pushing herself. Maybe she's more comfortable now mentally, which is a great thing for her, but there is something to be said for being competitive and the drive it gives you. I'm not sure she should be skating for Russia when Russians train so hard and are always doing more more more. Also I thought her costumes for her programs were actually really lovely, not sure why she wants to change them!

[@jimmyplank9824]

For Evegenia everything fits into three categories: amazing, strange, and so good

[@koalapayslater]

It's the language barrier not the real feelings. Language limitations are the real bitches when you want to describe something.

[@elccollins99]

As she gets more and more comfortable around English, her vocabulary will get more extensive. She’s only been living in an English speaking country for three months.

[@YanaKH813]

Like one does when one is learning a new language and being thrown/inmersed on it at once ;) I love how she's trying no matter if she's not perfect. She wants to communicate and already navigates quite well through a 15 minute interview completely in English and in one take.

[@027dramaqueen]

don't forget about unusual

[@asmart7101]

YanaKH813 Smart girl

[@АлександрЛогвинов-м2в]

i love genya!!! the best in the world!! russion - the best!

[@marinabelochka6369]

Queen, you are a real champion. All will be well. Do not pay attention to the Tennel,it's just a gift to her from the judges,but not your fault.

[@RidhoNuh]

She's just beautiful.

[@darksideofthemoon3185]

Evgenia I hope I will see you in Beijing in 2022!

[@BaddiePurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr]

I LOVE YOU ZHENYA!!!

[@smilingdarkeyes4543]

Concentrated yuzu😂

[@albaida8539]

si este mundillo es así es necesario tener un representante, para dejar claro todos los puntos

[@albaida8539]

puedes anunciarlo en la ISU y después en España, a ver si la de la ISU la organizan alli en Minks, sería un final a la altura que se merece porqué aquí en España el patinaje, no lo sigue nadie

[@albaida8539]

si Orser no quiere críticas, bueno a el le traen sin cuidado; sólo perjudican a Javi, me imagino que no querrá que se sepa como se ha financiado su carrera deportiva, lo cual es muy comprensible. Que solo hable con la chica de la federación española mientras dan las puntuaciones y luego dale un abrazo a Orser sin mirarlo y lárgate de ahí ya, que no te exploten más

[@user-dw1fh6ss3x]

She’s so small!!!!!!!!

[@kundry6248]

"Лет ми спик фром май харт" (с)

[@ciaronsmith4995]

What is someone invents a cure to aging? Or learns to revive dead cells?