'Are You Going to the Ball?' Soviet gymnastics documentary - Part 2 of 3

[lashenova]

I can't get over how she told that girl she needed to lose weight! She was tiny!

[helenoggle]

Who is the older blonde x-gymnast that is sitting outside talking about gymnastics, injuries, school? Does Anyone know?

[ralucagymnast]

@helenoggle Yes, its Tamara Lazkovich: she was a member of the very successful Soviet 1972 Olympic Champion Team, and also took bronze in the All-Around at the same Olympics.Unfortunately, this accomplished gymnast struggled with alcoholism. As a result, she spent several years in jail, and died aged 38 in Vitebsk in November 1992. Heartbreaking isnt it? :(

[gymnasticsloverxoxo]

Thank you so much for all these fascinating documentaries!

[julmastra]

I love the part when the little girls are talking about how there going to stuff themselfs with ice cream lol and how many children they want :)

[trashywilma]

These girls are super heroes to be dealing with a coach like Elvira. Thank you for these documentaries. I find it fascinating how hard these kids are willing to work for a chance to leave such a bleak world behind.