"We saw how the walls were laid and dreamed that we would perform here!" Gymnasts’ parents talk about the competitions at the Academy

At the All-Russian Formula of Victory competitions which are taking place at the Academy from June 2 to 5, mothers of young gymnasts shared their impressions of the tournament.

Yulia Karanda explained why it is so important to attend the competitions.

"They really want their mothers to go with them and support them. They definitely need us to shout, support, clap," Yulia said.

Irina Balkunova explained how she prepares her child before going out on the floor.

"We tell them that they will succeed, that they are the most beautiful," Irina said.

Marina Suchkova also shared her feelings during her daughter’s performances.

"Over 12 years, I still have not gotten used to all these experiences, so I leave, then come in and watch, observe from the side. So that she doesn’t feel my anxiety, so that it is not conveyed from the audience, I silently support her so that she performs well," Marina said.

She also noted the special thrill of performing in Sirius.

"This was our dream. We were there when all that was being laid down, the walls. And we dreamed that now we would grow up a little bit, a little bit, and we would perform here," she said.