Popular Russian Ice Skater, Elena Gouliakova spotted living on the streets in Mexico

Former Russian figure skater Elena Gouliakova, once renowned for her talent and fame, has been spotted living on the streets, looking unrecognizable in recent photos shared on social media.

In the images, Elena is seen wearing a black jacket and hoodie while eating from a disposable plate with a plastic spoon. She now lives on the streets of Monterrey, Mexico, accompanied by a group of dogs.

Elena, who was once a celebrated ice-skating teacher, previously worked with her husband, Nikolay Suetov, coaching at prestigious sports clubs in San Pedro, Monterrey. 

The couple were active members of the State Winter Sports Association and the Mexican Federation of Ice Skating and Winter Sports, through which they obtained Mexican citizenship.

Her fame rose during her competitive skating career from 1998 to 2001. 

She also gained international recognition after appearing on the popular US-based ice show “Holiday on Ice.”

Sharing the photos, a man who spotted her on the streets said: ‘Elena Gouliakova the Russian Trainer re-appears.

“I was walking through the Morelos passage, recognising a face of my childhood.

“If you find her please do not hesitate to offer her a little of your help, and leave a hello, because she is kind, empathetic and loves to be surrounded by people.”

 “Elena does not want to receive any kind of help with accommodation, nor to return to the world of figure skating.”