:watermark(https://f.pmo.ee//logos/4132/d583334e07b643b158b745b655f05032.png,-2p,-2p,0,18,none):format(webp)/nginx/o/2026/03/29/17535466t1hc38e.jpg "Dennis Vasiljevs: Latvia’s Figure Skating Journey at the 2026 World Championships")
Deniss Vasiļjevs Reflects on the Reality Beyond the Ice Prague – Latvian figure skater Deniss Vasiļjevs recently concluded his Olympic season at the World Championships in Prague, a competition that marked his tenth appearance representing Latvia on the world stage. While the event showcased moments of brilliance, it also culminated in a frustrating finish for … Read more
:watermark(https://f.pmo.ee//logos/4132/d583334e07b643b158b745b655f05032.png,-2p,-2p,0,18,none):format(webp)/nginx/o/2026/03/28/17534217t1h2cf7.jpg "Latvian Figure Skater on “Yuri!!! On Ice”: His Role in the Hit Anime")
Daugavpils, Latvia – Deniss Vasiļjevs, a Latvian figure skater, found himself unexpectedly connected to a global cultural phenomenon in 2016 when his name appeared in the complete credits of the wildly popular anime series, “Yuri!!! on Ice.” The show, which quickly became a landmark work in pop culture for its depiction of the sport, sparked … Read more
:watermark(https://f.pmo.ee//logos/4132/d583334e07b643b158b745b655f05032.png,-2p,-2p,0,18,none):format(webp)/nginx/o/2026/03/27/17532855t1h3a76.jpg "Figure Skating & Plush Toys: Latvian Skater Reveals Meaning Behind Fan Gifts")
Prague – A heartwarming tradition continues to blossom on the ice at figure skating competitions worldwide: the cascade of plush toys showered upon skaters after their performances. Latvian figure skater Deniss Vasiļjevs is among those routinely gifted with these soft tokens of appreciation from adoring fans. Whereas the practice is visually striking, the meaning behind … Read more