The Ukrainian gymnast closed her eyes and ears during the performance of the Russian national anthem at the

On May 28, Ukrainian gymnast Sofia Krajinskaya put on headphones and closed her eyes during the performance of the Russian national anthem at the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Varna, Bulgaria.

It is specified that the European Championship takes place from May 27 to May 31. For the first time in five years, Russian athletes perform under the national flag and with the national anthem, Sport-Express reports.

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RT TV channel reported on May 26 that the Russian rhythmic gymnastics team was almost late for the European Championships in Bulgaria due to problems with the organization of the flight. It is noted that the host country's aviation services have not agreed on a charter flight for the athletes.