The Final Messages From Russian Figure Skaters To Their Son Before The American Airlines Plane Crash

‘I wasn’t on the flight. People I knew, I think, were,’ Spiridonov said. ‘Maxim Naumov was not on board – he left Wichita on Monday.

‘He was at the airport with me, going through security at the same time.’

Yet, Maxim’s parents agreed, Spiridonov said.

Skating fans have shared emotional messages on Maxim and his parents’ social media today.

Maxim, who was coached by his parents, once said, ‘I want to thank my parents and my sister who opened the door [to figure skating].’