Maxim Naumov Receives 24/7 Support After Parents' Fatal Plane Crash

Maxim Naumov, a 23-year-old figure skater, is receiving constant support from family friends after the tragic loss of his parents, Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, who died in a plane crash over Washington D.C. on January 29. The collision, involving an American Airlines flight and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, resulted in the death of all 67 people onboard. Ekaterina 'Katia' Gordeeva, a close family friend and former teammate of Maxim's parents, confirmed that a couple who are like godparents to him is providing round-the-clock care. The Naumovs were well-known figures in the skating community, having won the World Championships in 1994 and coached young skaters at the Skating Club of Boston. The incident has deeply affected the skating community, with multiple athletes and families lost in the tragedy. The outpouring of support from their hometown of Simsbury illustrates the close-knit nature of the skating world.