After seeing the poor results of Russian skaters at the 2007 World Championships (the worst since 1960), Plushenko was worried about Russia losing its status as a dominant force in figure skating, and was also concerned that Russia might even lose confidence for its skaters for the 2010 Winter Olympics.	En voyant les résultats décevants des patineurs russes aux championnats du monde 2007, les plus mauvais depuis 1960, Plushenko s'inquiète de ce que la Russie puisse perdre son statut de force dominante en patinage artistique.