The honored coach of the USSR, **[Tatiana Tarasova](https://www.example.com/tags/28539-tatjana-tarasova/)**, provided insights into the exclusion of Russian figure skaters from the 2026 Olympics. It is worth noting that the ice dance pair, four-time Russian champions **Alexandra Stepanova and Ivan Bukin**, along with the pairs team **Anastasia Mishina and Alexander Galliamov**, did not receive neutral status.

“Tendencies are clear—there’s an intention to push us out,” Tarasova stated in response to questions about the reasons behind the exclusion of Russian athletes from the 2026 Games, according to *RIA Novosti*.

Additionally, it has come to light that Russian figure skaters did not file an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) regarding their non-participation in the qualifying tournament for the 2026 Olympics. This qualifying event is set to take place in Beijing from September 17 to 21, while the Olympics in Milan are scheduled from February 6 to 22.