Moskvina reacted to the restrictions of Finland on the entry of athletes

Coach Tamara Moskvina hopes that the Russian skaters will not be affected by the decision of the Finnish authorities on restrictions on entry. She told RBC about this.

The Finnish government on November 12 announced restrictions on entry for Russians. A decree was adopted stating that the entry of Russian citizens, including athletes, poses a threat to the country’s international relations.

There is still a long way to go before the figure skating Grand Prix, and it is hoped that these bans will not affect skaters. Therefore, we will wait for the final decision of Finland and then make a decision on the trip, Moskvina said.

In Helsinki from 20 to 21 November will be the Grand Prix stage, which should be attended by Russian skaters, including wards Moskvina — sports pair Anastasia Mishina / Alexander Galliamov, world champions 2021.

The International Skating Union (ISU) did not support the Finnish government’s decision to restrict entry to Russian athletes. The ISU believes athletes should not be held accountable for the actions of their governments. Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev said that the non-admission of Russian athletes to international tournaments in Finland threatens the country with the transfer of competitions.

Russian and Belarusian athletes were suspended from the competition under the auspices of the ISU after the start of the military operation in Ukraine. An exception was made only for the qualifying cycle for the Olympic Games-2026 in Milan, but this decision did not apply to other competitions. On June 30, 2026, the ISU allowed Russians to compete in the 2026/27 season in neutral status.