Voice of Russian Figure Skating Dies in Railway Platform Mishap

Alexander Grishin, a renowned Russian sports commentator known for his figure skating coverage, has died at the age of 47 in a tragic railway accident. The news was confirmed by his wife, Anastasia Grishina, in a comment to TASS. “He died as a result of an accident on a railway platform during heavy rain,” she said. Grishina did not disclose further details about the incident or its exact location. However, Tatyana Tarasova, the Honored Coach of the USSR and Grishin’s longtime on-air partner, told RIA Novosti that he was struck by a commuter train. “It’s terrible news — he was hit by a commuter train,” Tarasova stated. Alexander Grishin was a veteran of Russian sports broadcasting, having worked in television for over two decades. He was best known for his work in figure skating, often partnering with Tarasova to deliver commentary for both national and international competitions.