“HE MADE A CHILDHOOD PROMISE… ⛸️❤️ — YEARS LATER, HE RETURNED TO KEEP IT IN FRONT OF THE COACH WHO CHANGED HIS LIFE.” At the spectacular “Mishin – 85: A Celebration on Ice” gala in St. Petersburg, Pyotr Gumennik delivered far more than a breathtaking performance for legendary coach Alexei Mishin. During the emotional tribute, Mishin revealed he still treasures a poem Pyotr wrote as a young skater, ending with the unforgettable promise: “My beloved, dear coach, I will jump a quad for you.” Years later, the Olympic star returned to fulfill that promise before an arena filled with skating legends.
A Quad for the Professor: Pyotr Gumennik Honors Legendary Coach Alexei Mishin at Star-Studded 85th Birthday Ice Show In March 2026, the Yubileyny Sports Palace in St. Petersburg became the epicenter of figure skating magic. The grand ice gala, titled “Mishin – 85: A Celebration on Ice” and directed by the acclaimed Ilya Averbukh, gathered … Read more