A popular figure, Alina Zogitova, also known as Queen of Ice, earned her name as a single-figure skater. She has been the talk of all tables for many years, even though she has not played in world tournaments since 2019. Alina has shone in her career and has a number of medals. She has faced some consequences of her popularity, as she always finds herself in scandals, sometimes when there is no fault.
Biography
| Date of Birth | May 18, 2002 |
| Age | 22 years |
| Height | 5’1 feet |
| Weight | 43 kg |
| Boyfriend | Unconfirmed |
| Net Worth | $19.9K million |
| Zodiac | Taurus |
| Hometown | Izhevsk, Russia |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Religion | Muslim |
Physical Appearance
Alina is a young-looking girl with a good personality and a charming aura of her own. She stands 5’3 tall and weighs approximately 42 kg.
Her fair complexion with brown eyes are an excellent complement to each other. Alina’s hair color is brown.
Education
Alina became considerate about her education as soon as she took a break from her skating career. In 2020, she enrolled herself in the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration. She is also a student of the University of Physical Education, Sport, Youth, and Tourism.
Know about Alexander Ovechkin who completed his graduation from same university.
Career
From her early career, she was blessed with some of the best coaches, like Eteri Tutberidze. To pursue her career, she had to move to another city, Moscow. In the beginning, her bond with Eteri was not impressive enough, so she moved to another coach named Anna Tsaryova.
At the time where, she had to face injuries, as she first broke her arm, and later she faced a foot injury. After recovering from these injuries, she was again taken under the supervision of Eteri.
Moreover, 2016-17 was a gift to her career; she first participated in the Grand Prix held in Marseille. There, she won a gold medal, and at the same time, she made three world records.
After the Grand Prix, she earned a gold medal in the Russian Junior Championships in 2016 to attain second position.
In May 2017, she officially became part of the adult team. Being a part of an adult team, she continues to have to earn trophies. The Lombardia Trophy in September and the Grand Prix in December was her success in 2017.
Additionally, 2018 did not stop her from being more successful. She took the trophy for the European championship and earned a gold medal in the Olympics held in Pyeongchang.
While she was marking these successes, she was just 15 years old, and this made her 2nd youngest Olympic champion in figure skating.
She won the gold medal in the World Figure Skating Championships in March of 2019. It was the last award she won. She is now in the second position and holds the titles in the field of figure skating.
Medals
| Type | Competition | Level | Season |
| Bronze | 2019 NHK Trophy | Senior | 2019-20 |
| Silver | 2019 International France | Senior | 2019-20 |
| Silver | 2019 European Championships | Senior | 2018-19 |
| Gold | 2018 Rostelecom Cup | Senior | 2018-19 |
| Gold | 2019 Japan Open | Senior | 2019-20 |
| Gold | 2018 Grand Prix of Helsinki | Senior | 2018-19 |
| Silver | 2018 Japan Open | Senior | 2018-19 |
| Silver | 2018-19 Grand Prix Final | Senior | 2018-19 |
| Gold | 2019 World Championships | Senior | 2018-19 |
| Gold | 2018 Winter Olympics | Senior | 2017-18 |
| Gold | 2017 International France | Senior | 2017-18 |
| Gold | 2018 Russian Championships | Senior | 2017-18 |
| Gold | 2017 World Junior Championships | Junior | 2016-17 |
| Gold | 2018 Nebelhorn Trophy | Senior | 2018-19 |
| Gold | 2017 Lombardia Trophy | Senior | 2017-18 |
| Silver | 2018 Winter Olympics | Senior | 2017-18 |
| Silver | 2017 Russian Championships | Senior | 2016-17 |
| Gold | 2017 Russian Championships | Junior | 2016-17 |
| Bronze | 2016 JPG Slovenia | Junior | 2016-17 |
| Gold | 2018 European Championships | Senior | 2017-18 |
| Gold | 2016 JPG France | Junior | 2016-17 |
| Gold | 2017-18 Grand Prix Final | Senior | 2017-18 |
| Gold | 2016 Russian Cup Stage III | Senior | 2016-17 |
| Gold | 2017 Cup of China | Senior | 2017-18 |
| Gold | 2017 Spartakiad of Students | Junior | 2016-17 |
| Gold | 2017 EYOWF | Junior | 2016-17 |
| Gold | 2016-17 JPG Final | Junior | 2016-17 |
retirement status
After the season of 2019/20. She decides to take a break. The reason she claimed this is that there is no motivation for her as she has already done a lot in this career. She is not retired officially.
scandals
Provocative video in a swimming suit: While in Dubai, performing in Tatyana Navka’s Sleeping Beauty show, she uploaded a video of her dancing on the beach while wearing a swimming suit.TikTok deleted that video as it was violating some rules. It disappoints her. She posts on her Instagram, “ TikTok, what’s up?”
Showdown over a photograph: She has a scandal about a picture shot by a journalist in the Hockey League match held in Kontinental. The game was between Metallurg and Ak Bars. She was angry when she found out about this picture. As she says, this picture was taken without her consent.
Criticism of Alina as a host: She has been criticized by viewers and even by some professionals for her hosting. It’s been two years since she is hosting a show called “Ice Age.” But the audience is not satisfied with her. They even demand her replacement. But she handles this criticism very finely and continues it.
Net Worth
Despite being young, in her career, she has earned a handsome amount of money. Her net worth is around $19.9K million. Apart from her major source of income, endorsements are another source of income for her. Alina is an ambassador of the Japanese brand name Shiseido and also of the Puma brand.
Additionally, other major brands took her for their advertisement. Brands include Madoka Magica, PepsiCo, and Aqua Minerale Active.
Family and Relationship
Alina was born into a family where she was dedicated to sports from childhood. On 18 May 2002, her parents, Leysan Zagitova (mother) and IInaz Zagitova (father), were blessed with her in the city of Izhevsk. After five years, she became Sabina’s elder sister, who was also fond of skating and became a figure skater. Her parents were quite supportive and took her to the figure skating club situated in Izhevsk sports school. Her coach was Natalia Antipina.
On her love life, in 2021, Alina was seen with Dmirtry Voronkov. They were together most of the time, like in Moscow, while wakeboarding. In Sochi, bathing together. Alina also visits in some of his matches. Lastly, they were together on the trip to Dubai. But Dmitry clearly mentions that there is no such thing happening between them.
Hobbies
In her early childhood, she liked to draw in her free time. With the passage of time, her attention got to animals; she now has two chinchillas, a cat, and a dog and Alina loves to spend her time with them.
Anna Kournikova, another famous athlete is also pet lover.
Additionally, she likes traveling and exploring new places.
Social Media
Considering her social media presence, she is active on different platforms to connect with her fans. Her Instagram account has 1.1 million followers and 480 posts. Alina also likes to make TikTok videos, which is why she has 739.5K followers there. Besides these, there are a number of fans available for her on her Facebook account, as she has 149K.
Social Media Handles
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Some Interesting Facts
- Her parents name her after another famous Russian performer.
- She does not have many friends.
- Her father is an Ice hockey trainer.
Also get to know about the bond Khabib Nurmagemodev and his father shares in Khabib’s career.
faqs
Her full name is known to a few people. Her name is Alina Ilnazovna Zagitova.
No, she has just taken a break.
She has a younger sister named Sabina.
