The famous coach Peter Chernyshov is the winner of many prestigious figure skating competitions and the famous figure skating coach
Peter was born in 1871 in St. Petersburg. He was named after his grandfather, who was a four-time winner of the USSR figure skating championship.
In childhood, Petya was fond of hockey, but his father forbade him even to approach the hockey rink, fearing dangerous injuries. Therefore, from the age of six, he went to figure skating classes.
From the age of eight, Peter already went to sports camps and showed great success on ice. True, he spent most of his time outside the home, but this helped him become more independent and self-sufficient.
In addition, despite the absences, he finished school with a Silver medal.
Skater career
At first, Pyotr Chernyshov performed in single skating. He easily mastered new tricks and difficult jumps, many times won prizes at championships of different levels, including international ones.
However, when he turned 18, he went into ice dancing due to injury. Together with their partner Olga Pershankova, they became the Champions of Russia. However, Peter's requirements for a partner were so high that they parted.
The second partner of Chernyshov is Sofia Elizarova. Thanks to her, he left for the United States, where he received a green card. There he performed a lot, trained at Natalia Dubova's school, and in 1996, the American Naomi Lang became his new partner.
The pair gradually increased their skill, and since 1999, they have won their debut US championship five times, receiving Gold medals. In 2003, Naomi was injured and the couple ended their amateur careers.
Peter began coaching. He participated in various shows, and also staged dances for many famous skaters, he himself organized show programs.
Personal life
In 1988, Pyotr Chernyshov married for the first time - Natalya Annenko became his companion. They lived together for 7 years, but after Peter began training with Naomi Lang, discord began in the family. Peter was fascinated by an attractive partner, and Natalia offered to divorce. After the divorce, Natalya spoke very warmly about her ex-husband and said that they parted as friends.
Despite a whirlwind romance, the relationship with Lang did not lead to a formal marriage.
Chernyshov entered his second marriage in 2008 - actress Anastasia Zavorotnyuk became his chosen one. Peter fell in love with her when he saw The Code of the Apocalypse in the movie, and they met on the set of the Ice Age program.
Sometimes in the press there are reports that Chernyshov and Zavorotnyuk are getting divorced. But the couple always refutes these rumors. In addition, photos constantly appear on Zavorotnyuk's instagram where she and her famous husband.
