Female host: Metallurg Magnitogorsk vs. CSKA. This means that two old friends Evgeni Malkin and Alexander Radulov are going to meet on the ice. But for the duration of the game they will forget about their friendship and will fight like real lions.
Male host: Before the game we asked the hockey players some questions which helped us get to know them a little better.
What do you like doing during a game?
Zhenya: Scoring a goal.
Alexander: Winning every fight.
What don’t you like doing during a game?
Zhenya: Being in the penalty box.
Alexander: Being in the penalty box.
What’s your main character trait?
Zhenya: Modesty.
Alexander: Force, aspiration, urge to win.
What do you want to improve in your game?
Zhenya: Skating.
Alexander: Defense.
What’s your favorite dish?
Alexander: Steak.
Zhenya: Vareniki stuffed with mashed potatoes.
What’s your favorite drink?
Zhenya: Peach juice.
Alexander: Beer, sometimes.
What song don’t you get tired of?
Alexander: There are lots, actually.
Zhenya: “Рюмка водки” [“Glass of vodka”].
Who’s the best hockey player of all times?
Alexander: Kharlamov.
Zhenya: Kharlamov, obviously.
Who’s your favorite actor?
Alexander: Russell Crowe.
Zhenya: Next question, please.
Who’s your favorite actress?
Zhenya: Next question, please.
What are important character traits for a head coach?
Alexander: Competence, being able to understand the game and control it.
What’s your favorite car?
Zhenya: Mercedes.
Alexander: Mercedes.
What are you afraid of?
Zhenya: I’m afraid of having no friends.
Alexander: Nothing.
What are your three wishes before the end of the world?
Alexander: To have my family and people around me, to win as many awards as possible with my team.
Zhenya: Vareniki stuffed with mashed potatoes, peach juice and a goal.
