Tatyana Navka and Roman Kostomarov lost in entertainment to win the Olympics

Roman Kostomarov is a famous Russian athlete who competes in the discipline of figure skating. He is a multiple world champion in figure skating in Russia, Europe and the world. He achieved the most significant results in tandem with Tatyana Navka. Roman is primarily known to a large number of citizens as a participant in a number of TV shows related to figure skating. Roman Kostomarov’s wife, Oksana Domina, is also a famous and successful Russian figure skater.

Biography

Roman Sergeevich Kostomarov was born on February 8, 1977 in the capital, in the most ordinary Soviet family, which had nothing to do with professional sports: his mother was a cook, and his father was an electrician. Since childhood, Roman loved to play sports, and specifically figure skating - from the age of 9. Since then, Kostomarov’s whole life has become connected with figure skating. Having received an appropriate education, Roman went to train in the USA. But for many years, despite many failures in life, he continued to train hard and devote all his free time to sports. At one time, Anna Semenovich was Kostomarov’s partner.

In 2000, Roman began performing with Tatyana Navka. In addition to the ideal compatibility of anthropometric data, they also suited each other psychologically, which is also of great importance in figure skating. It was with her that Roman won both World Championship and Olympic gold, and also gained wide fame. After this, his participation in ice shows on central channels - “Stars on Ice” and “Ice Age” - was no less successful - in which Roman Kostomarov and his partner Chulpan Khamatova became the winner.

Ice and fire

— Tatyana, Roman, what will you show at the Olympic Games?

Tatiana and Roman Navka and Kostomarov photo

— Roman: New free program to the music of Bizet “Carmen”.
The idea was suggested by our coach, Sasha Zhulin (Tatiana Navka’s husband. - “Results”), because a long time ago he himself dreamed of skating to it. Three years ago he started thinking: “Maybe we should take Carmen to the Olympic Games?” To be honest, at first I was not delighted: the music of “Carmen” seemed hackneyed to me. But when we started productions in the summer and listened to several different tunes, nothing could compare to Carmen. This music really inspires - you want to do something special on the ice. In any case, for us this is a kind of experiment. I hope it's successful. Advertising:
- Tatyana: The ideal Carmen, in my opinion, is Plisetskaya. Heroine with a capital letter. It is this image that is before my eyes: I watched Carmen performed by Plisetskaya on DVD probably a hundred times! We really enjoy performing this dance; it suits our character and temperament. The work went so easily that we delivered the program surprisingly quickly - in three days. We hope that we will be able to bring it to perfect condition before Turin.

Tatiana and Roman Navka and Kostomarov photo

“However, sometimes a perfect program is not enough to win. The efforts of athletes are negated by biased judging. Not a single championship is complete without a scandal: they say, someone was sued again...

Roman: Do you know how much gossip there is: “Here, Russia!.. Russia again!..” This is because of our victories, which for many are like a bone across the throat. It is clear that the Russian figure skating school maintains a strong position, and many competitors are waiting for us to start to give in. But these are not our problems. We compete on the ice, try to show impeccable programs and hope that this speaks for itself.

Tatiana and Roman Navka and Kostomarov photo

— And yet, what do you think about the new refereeing rules?

Tatyana: In principle, adapting to the new system is not so difficult. Although now figure skating is becoming more and more like mathematics: all you do is calculate what level of difficulty you have completed the element and how much more difficulty you have to “increase”. We have a compulsory dance - an indicator of the level of technical abilities and skating skills. In free dance, we always started from the music, from the idea of ​​dance. But according to the new rules, it is not possible to fully open up, because now the free program is assessed by technical difficulty. It turns out that instead of an arbitrary composition, there is another mandatory one, with the only difference being the music and costumes. There are only demonstrative ones left for the soul. And this, it seems to me, impoverishes figure skating.

— Roman: The system as a whole is not bad. But in fact, it would be possible to reduce the number of elements in the free program. According to the new rules, each element is assigned to one of four difficulty levels. As a result, the programs have become more monotonous - all duets pull up the lifts to the fourth level, performing two main figures - the splits and the “ring”. Original finds, even if they are twice as complex, are assessed by judges at the first or second level. Reduced points - lost medals. It’s clear that no one wants to take risks, and as a result we get less artistic and original programs. But there is nothing to reproach us with: we are trying to meet the requirements of the time.

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-Tatiana: Here is a specific example. At the Grand Prix in China we were given the first level for a spin that was worth at least a second, or even a third. And we expected that we would be appreciated! Such refereeing things are always present. We are following the path of sports couples, that is, we are increasing the complexity. There are now seven lifts in dance that are rated with the highest score. This made the competition lose its charm. Maybe we should leave three basic supports, and for the rest rely on the imagination of athletes and coaches? How many interesting things were invented in their time by the French Isabelle and Paul Duchesne, the Englishmen Jane Torvill and Christopher Dean! And now it turns out that “inventors” are not encouraged. On the contrary, the conclusion suggests itself: there is no point in being “too smart.”

— In your opinion, is it possible for dancing to repeat the situation in Salt Lake City, when the second set of gold medals were awarded for winning pair skating?

-Tatyana: I think this will never happen again. Never.

— Who are your main rivals?

-Roman: Our main rivals are ourselves, first of all. And the main task is to cope with your nerves and roll out the program without errors. The competition in dancing today is very intense. Several pairs are equal in terms of skating, and it will be difficult for judges to choose the best. We understand this very well, because we have been competing for six years now. All the strongest duets are progressing every year. Especially the Bulgarians Albena Denkova with Maxim Staviysky. By the way, we have excellent relations with our rivals. We train together with the couple Galit Khait - Sergei Sakhnovsky, and we are generally friends with Albena and Maxim.

— And no behind-the-scenes intrigues?

-Tatyana: It seems to me that intrigues are most often invented to stir up interest in figure skating. And we just do our job, not paying attention to idle conversations. I know who I am, what I am, and I understand perfectly well that they will talk about me anyway - bad or good. But this can be left on the conscience of those who say... As for us, we treat all our rivals with respect.

— On the eve of the Olympics, two dance couples returned to the ice: world champions Italians Barbara Fusar Poli and Maurizio Margalio, as well as world championship bronze medalists Lithuanians Margarita Drobiazko and Povilas Vanagas. What are their chances?

-Roman: Everything is possible in life. One thing I can say: when they performed, there were completely different rules, different elements, different judging. And in this sense, the Italians and Lithuanians will have a more difficult time than those who remained in the sport.

— Recently, many athletes have resorted to the help of personal psychologists. And how are you?

— Tatyana: We make do on our own, although the season is, of course, very busy. There are more injuries - my fingers are cut, my ligaments are pulled, my back hurts...

— Roman: The main thing is to isolate yourself from the hustle and bustle, maintaining confidence and mental comfort. By the way, we will be preparing for the Olympics here, at the base in Novogorsk. We will fly to Moscow ten to fifteen days before leaving for the Games, just to better acclimatize to European conditions after America.

— How do you imagine the Italian Olympics?

-Tatyana: Festive! In general, Italy is my favorite country. My husband and I go there on vacation every year. I really like the people, the Italian language, the cuisine... I think that everything will be very beautiful in Italy. Well, besides this, the Olympics are always a huge physical and psychological stress, for which it is probably impossible to prepare. You have to feel it.

— Dancer competitions in figure skating are always a show. Makeup, hairstyles, costumes, gestures...

— Roman: Living in character is hard. It’s easier for singles and singles athletes: they can come to training in working clothes, even in a regular tracksuit and with five-day stubble. This is impossible here - the standards are different. Yes, this is understandable, ice dancing came from traditional dances on the floor. And there it is simply impossible to imagine the dancers at rehearsal in a shabby state.

- But this is probably not the hardest thing in your work?

— Tatyana: The hardest thing is endless, persistent training, through pain, through I can’t, through nerves, through swearing. But disputes and clashes are working moments, because the three of us - me, Roma and Sasha - are doing one big common thing.

— Roman: We usually get along with each other, although conflicts, of course, happen. During the work process, so many nervous situations and quarrels arise. Fortunately, things didn’t come to the point of fights, but sometimes we argue a lot. Then Sasha, as a referee, takes us to the corners. I am amazed at Sasha and Tanya’s ability to separate work and personal relationships. Sasha does not give his wife any concessions on the ice and in disputes more often takes my side than hers.

— Imagine, the Olympics have died down. What happens after?

— Tatyana: We have already decided that, regardless of the result after the Olympics, we will end our career in amateur sports. As they say, let's give way to the young. Although, if athletes have a desire to skate and they do it no worse than their competitors, it doesn’t matter how old they are. To be honest, back in the summer, on vacation, I sometimes thought: “Maybe I should aim for another four years?” In fact, leaving a sport is scary. All your life in sports you strive for victory, you go towards your main goal, thinking that paradise will open behind it. But it turns out that behind it there is the usual fuss... In any case, I won’t sit idly by. I definitely need to achieve something, strive for something. Most likely, if they offer a contract, we will continue performing in the show with Roma. While I live for today. Probably because I have a family. And I really want, God willing, a second child.

— Roman: Together we will discuss the contracts that various companies offer us, we will work in shows - in Russia, Europe or North America. We’ll ride for another three or four years, otherwise we’ll be left without work later. We need to sell ourselves hot on the show while our names and titles are still around. It is quite difficult for dancers to get a job in shows in America, because this type is not as popular as singles or pairs skating. Besides, only their own duets are held in high esteem there. We don’t yet have an agent who would get us contracts for the show. All matters are now handled by Sasha Zhulin - he is both a coach and a manager, but, apparently, we will have to take on another agent - an American.

— How do you like Russian shows?

— Roman: We skated in Ilya Averbukh’s show. There is no such reception as in Russia anywhere else. I remember last December we flew to Novosibirsk. The plane was an hour and a half late. While we were getting our luggage and getting to the ice palace, another hour passed. Well, that's it, we think the hall is empty, the audience has left. We look out from behind the scenes - the stands are completely filled! This gave us so much confidence! We realized that we were very loved and appreciated. By the way, on the Russian tour they pay very decent money: even more than on the American tour.

— Tatyana: Here we are in the spotlight, every day there are interviews, filming... But in America, even if you are among the top three winners at the largest competitions, you may not be shown at all, because you are not American. But they will extol their own people, even tenths or fifteenths, to the skies. Americans are great patriots in this sense. And yet, not a single American singles skater, even one who skated the program perfectly, touches me as much as Zhenya Plushenko or Lesha Yagudin. The guys skate with such dedication and energy!

— Would you like your daughter to become a figure skater?

— Tatyana: Of course! She is already trying her hand at figure skating, although she is not yet five years old. Sometimes, in the darkest moments, I think: “Oh no! My daughter will not go through this!” But then the bad things are forgotten, and I only remember how I stood on a pedestal with flowers and medals and smiled at everyone around me. And I am proud of myself and want my child to achieve something too.

This is love..
Tatyana
02/02/2006 03:59:39

Figure skating is magical in every sense. When you look at the TV screen. the rest ceases to exist. I've never watched it live. it’s a pity.. And our guys are great. Such pride rises inside when you see them in the champion's place and listen to the anthem. Thank you))

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Roman Kostomarov’s wife – photo

The first wife of Roman Kostomarov was figure skater Yulia Lautova. Soon after they started a relationship, Roman was forced to go to another country to train, and they talked on the phone for a long time. As a result, unable to bear the long separation, Julia moved to America to live with Roman, leaving professional sports, and they got married. However, this marriage was not destined to last long - after a year the relationship broke up. According to Kostomarov’s ex-wife, Roman devoted little time to her and his family, and all the time he thought only about his career and awards.

Oksana Domina was born on August 17, 1984. A multiple winner of junior competitions, in 2008 she won gold at the Russian Championship, and the following year she took gold at the World Championship together with Maxim Shabalin. At the next Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada, Oksana won a bronze medal. After that, she stopped performing in professional sports, but became the winner of the next project “Ice Age”.

Roman Kostomarov and his wife began dating back in 2007, but they had known each other since 2001. In 2008, they began to live in a civil marriage. Having lived in this way until 2013, Roman Kostomarov and his wife temporarily separated. The reason was Oksana’s relationship with Vladimir Yaglych, whom she met on the Ice Age show.

According to Oksana, she wanted to officially become Roman’s wife, but he was in no hurry to propose to the girl. However, the relationship with Yaglych did not last long, and the skater left him the very next year. So she returned to Roman Kostomarov, who no longer delayed the proposal and in 2014 they got married. Kostomarov and his wife began to have children: back in 2012, a daughter, Anastasia, was born, and in 2020, a boy, Ilya, appeared.

Photos of Roman Kostomarov’s wife, which she posts on social networks, once again prove that the personal life of the skaters runs smoothly and calmly.

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