Two Russian skaters former world champions were on the plane that crashed with a helicopter in the United States

Aboard the American commercial plane that crashed the eve with a military helicopter in Washington traveled VRussian skaters and coachesas several Russian media reported today and confirmed the Kremlin.

“Inna Volinskayawinner of bronze in skating in couples of the championships of the Soviet Union, was among the passengers of the waiston plane in Washington, “said Russian state agency Tass.

The Telegram Shot channel pointed out that the Russian skater Maxim Naúmov He also went on the plane.

Shishkova, 52, and Naumov, 55, competed in six world championships between 1991 and 1996, winning gold, silver and bronze medals. The climax of his career was the conquest of the title of couples in the 1994 World Championship in Chiba, Japan.

After starting their professional career in Russia, they moved to the United States, where they dedicated themselves to skating. The local media in the United States reported in 1998 that they had established themselves in the state of Connecticut.

The Ari Zakarián sports agent told Match TV that several Russian athletes were traveling on the plane. “I don’t want to mention the names, but there were several of ours,” he said.

The Russian media also cite statements by American skater Luke Wang, according to which in the aircraft There were several skaters and coaches.

Several members of the United States artistic skating community were also among the passengers, as confirmed by the national sport governing body. They returned from a training camp for young talents that took place after the American championship, held last weekend in Wichita, Kansas.

“We are devastated by this indescribable tragedy and we have the families of the victims in our hearts,” said the United States Artistic Skating Federation in a statement.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov, The presence of Russian citizens on the plane also confirmed today.

“Unfortunately, these sad news are confirmed. There were also other compatriots of ours. Today they arrive bad news from Washington,” he said.

The spokesman for the Russian presidency extended his condolences to the relatives and relatives of the Russians who lost their lives in the incident.

When asked about the possibility that the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, extended his condolences to his American counterpart, Donald Trump, said that “For now there is no contact plan at the highest level”.

A regional Bombardier Crj700 aircraft from PSA Airlines, with 67 passengers on board, crashed in the air with a Sikorsky H-60 ​​military helicopter at? Ronald Reagan National Airport of Washington.

The Washington DC Police Department is carrying out a search and rescue operation on the Potomac River, where both aircraft fell after the plane crash.