Plane Crash Near Misses: A Family’s Story of Fate and Near-Death Experiences
Following a fourth-place finish at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Maxim Naumov experienced the devastating loss of his parents, Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, in a tragic helicopter-plane collision that claimed 67 lives. His parents, renowned Russian Olympians and coaches, perished in the accident, leaving Naumov to grapple with his grief while carrying on their legacy. He returned to the ice at a memorial event, skating from the heart in a moving tribute, and is now considering his future in the sport while overseeing his parents’ youth academy. Despite his profound loss, Naumov aims to honor their memory by continuing their work and legacy.
John Q. Hosedrinker