Olympic figure skating champion Dmitry Solovyov talked about why he went to reconcile with the guys who beat him. Recall that in December last year, Solovyov stood up for his girlfriend Anna Sidorova after provocations near a karaoke bar. Two students beat the skater and sustained multiple head injuries.

“It seems to me that anyone in your situation would have a thirst for revenge.
— You know, people often make wrong decisions under the influence of strong emotions. At first I didn’t think about it – I couldn’t, but as soon as I regained my senses, I quickly realized that I had no moral right to take revenge. After all, I myself am a father, my son is growing up, he is 12 years old. After all, the guys are also very young – at 18, they are hot, they also drank. I do not justify their actions in any way, and for myself, I once again understand the need to spend as much time with young people as possible, educate them and tell them how to behave in different situations, and most importantly, explain what is possible. results. Teach from childhood: responsibility increases as you get older.

Let’s say I set out to fight that night, let’s say it was successful and someone was injured – but then what? Dock? I am an adult, I have no right to allow this because I am responsible, surrounded by people who are worried about me. These guys clearly didn’t have such thoughts, but after all, we’re all human and people make mistakes. With my decision to go all the way, I could break a few lives that had just begun.

When did the parents of those who beat you come out?
– I don’t remember exactly, especially since I myself haven’t been in the mood to meet anyone for a long time. During the investigation measures, the children repented, their mothers could not hold back their tears, and I chose a different path. There is something higher than justice – mercy. Looking at them, I knew deep down that I was doing the right thing. Is the story over now? – Yes. I hope this story makes people rethink many things in their lives. I’m in rehab, maybe a long rehab. I will take care of my health, ”Soloviev said in an interview with RT.

On the eve it became known that the court rejected the case of beating the figure skater.