Superstar skater unrecognisable and forced to live on the streets after career crashed

Elena Gouliakova was once a Russian skater who shot to fame in Mexico, but her life spiralled into difficulty and she lives on the streets of Monterrey with her two dogs - www.mirror.co.uk

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A famous Russian figure skater now lives on the streets of Mexico with her dogs. Once a glamorous athlete, Elena Gouliakova was spotted when she was recognised by a man walking the streets of Monterrey. Found wrapped up in a hoodie and black jacket, Elena was accompanied by some dogs, according to NeedToKnow.

With plastic cutlery to eat food from a white box, Elena's life is a world away from her time at the height of her sport. She had become a renowned ice skating teacher for exclusive sports clubs in San Pedro, Monterrey, alongside her then-husband, Nikolay Suetov. Image: Jam Press/Monterrey Épico) Jam Press/Monterrey Épico) Image: Jam Press) Jam Press) The pair belonged to the State Winter Sports Association and obtained Mexican Nationality.



They also became members of the Mexican Federation of Ice Skating and Winter Sports. Later, Elena would work as a teacher. During.

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