The Russian Figure Skating Federation has allowed Alexander Plushenko to compete for Azerbaijan in international competitions starting next season.

The Russian Figure Skating Federation has allowed Alexander Plushenko to compete for Azerbaijan in international competitions starting next season.

@meduzalive 21 May 2026, 16:10

Evgeni Plushenko's son, 13-year-old Alexander, will compete in figure skating for Azerbaijan after receiving a release from the Russian Figure Skating Federation and a special document from ISU.

@ostorozhno_novosti 21 May 2026, 12:54

Evgeni Plushenko's son, 13-year-old figure skater Alexander Plushenko, will compete internationally for Azerbaijan after receiving a release from the Russian Figure Skating Federation.

@varlamov_news 21 May 2026, 12:52