URS. EUN. RUS. OAR. ROC.
URS. EUN. RUS. OAR. ROC.
5 names. 1 country. Many Scandals.
5 names. 1 country. Many Scandals.
How is it possible that an elite figure skater born in Moscow, St. Petersburg, or Leningrad could potentially have competed for the same nation under five different national flags and names over the last 60 years?
How is it possible that an elite figure skater born in Moscow, St. Petersburg, or Leningrad could potentially have competed for the same nation under five different national flags and names over the last 60 years?
The changing nationalism and geopolitical structures from the 1960s to today are part of the answer. The other part depends on Russia herself, and the choices that those involved with elite figure skating in Russia have made in the sport.
The changing nationalism and geopolitical structures from the 1960s to today are part of the answer. The other part depends on Russia herself, and the choices that those involved with elite figure skating in Russia have made in the sport.
This platform explores the complex stories and moments of intrigue concerning nationality and nationalism within the former Soviet nations* through the lens of Olympic Figure Skating.
This platform explores the complex stories and moments of intrigue concerning nationality and nationalism within the former Soviet nations* through the lens of Olympic Figure Skating.
Click on a year below, or along the top, to learn more about the stories from that year's winter Olympic games.**
Click on a year below, or along the top, to learn more about the stories from that year's winter Olympic games.**
