fuckyeahrussianoverlords:

I keep thinking about this man. 

It is one thing to advance your sport or be renown for your talent on a global scale. It’s another to be an Olympic medalist.

But it cannot be understated how important he was for the creation and advancement of his sport for his country. He single-handedly brought the spotlight to Kazakhstan for the figure skating world. 

He engaged us with his talent, his absolute commitment to his nation and to his art. He gave his body completely to his work and in return, he was so cruelly and violently taken from the world. To say that it is unfair would be too simple. 

Denis Ten was a game changer for his sport and for his country and I hope that his legacy is lifted up and shown as someone who truly loved what he did and worked tirelessly to advance it. 

My heart hurts so much today. 

May tonight’s stars shine a little brighter with you in their midst, sweet man.