Sofya Prosvirnova — short track speed skater with roots in the Russia
Sofya Prosvirnova is a Russian short track speed skater who won five European Championships representing Russia before switching her sporting representation to Denmark following Russia's international sports suspension. One of the most decorated Russian short track skaters of her generation, her switch to Denmark represents a significant acquisition for Danish winter sports.
Tracing the roots — Russia
Born and trained in Russia through its elite short track speed skating programme — which has produced numerous world and Olympic champions — Prosvirnova's transfer to Denmark reflects the ongoing dispersal of Russian winter sports talent. Denmark's welcoming sports environment and European cultural context made it an attractive destination.
Russia. Today, the former Soviet space comprises fifteen sovereign independent states.