Russia and The United States: A Shared History of Figure Skating and Potential for Healing.

Abstract

The rising tensions between the United States and Russia has continued to grow without solution over the last few years. As the result of this rising tension, there are growing concerns that the tension will turn into direct conflict. Figure Skating, which both the United States and Russia share a long history of cooperation in, would create a potential avenue for improving relations through the ongoing positive relationship that already exists between Russian and American skaters. Thus I propose that the American and Russian Figure Skating teams come together to put on a showcase to make a statement that Russia and the United States can work together and create something beautiful and enjoyable to all people.