I think I was born to be a figure skater, I think it was fate, and I thank God for letting it happen.

Viktor Petrenko and I met at a competition, where I beat him completely accidentally. I felt so embarrassed in front of my idol.

I can skate beautifully. While performing on ice I always try to please the audience and to win as well. Being artistic is very important to get the audience on your side. As for a competition, you can't win without strong technical content.

I'm a wealthy man now. I've got a flat, a car, I have enough money to buy food. I skate to make the people happy. If somebody skates to earn money, I don't care. I skate for the people. Besides, it's pleasant to supply Russia with gold medals.

I try not to think about marks, the first place or gold medal. The most important thing is to show what you are capable of on ice. The rest will come on its own.

This one doesn't exist. The prettiest girl and the best car don't exist as well.

My main competitor is myself.

It's everything for me. Without figure skating, I am nothing.

I just adore jumping. I do the rest as it is supposed to be done.