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What country is AIN? Explaining abbreviation for Russian figure skater at 2026 Winter Olympics

Adeliia Petrosian is competing under the AIN banner during the 2026 Winter Olympics. Here's why.

2026 Winter Paralympics sparks controversy over Russian, Belarusian flag decision

Six Russians and four Belarusians will be allowed to compete at the upcoming Games in Milan. It will be the first time the ...

Why are Russia and Belarus banned from 2026 Winter Olympics? Explaining sanctions, neutral athlete eligibility

Some individual athletes from the banned countries will be permitted to participate in the Milano Cortina Winter Games ...

Russian skater Adeliia Petrosian, a mystery internationally, shows well at Olympics

A surprise figure skater has entered medal contention in the Olympic women’s competition. And a controversial one at that. Russian Adeliia Petrosian, 18, skating as a ...

What country is AIN and why can't Russia compete as ROC at 2026 Olympics?

At least a dozen athletes will represent AIN at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Here's what it has to do with the ROC, Russia and ...

Berlin Panorama Pic ‘A Russian Winter' Probes War and Extremism With a Twist: ‘The Key Was to Make It as Universal as Possible'

by Gregg Goldstein Amidst all the chaos and destruction since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, one important ...