What’s in the Bag of 52-Year-Old Tutberidze: Each Item Has Its Own Story 0 14

The renowned figure skating coach Eteri Tutberidze, who has trained champions such as Alina Zagitova, Alexandra Trusova, and Evgenia Medvedeva, is known for her principles, discipline, and determination. From a recent interview with stylist and host Aleko Nadiryan, the public learned what Eteri Georgievna carries in her handbag: these little things helped to better understand her as a person, look at the coach from a different perspective, and learn about what happens behind the scenes in sports.

Two Phones

Eteri Georgievna shared that she always has two phones in her bag: the first is for communication with family only, while the second is for everyone else. Tutberidze explains that this makes her feel more secure, as one may run out of battery, there may be insufficient funds on the account, or any other unforeseen circumstances may occur.

Interestingly, the coach has a photo of her only daughter Diana, who is now 23 years old, as her phone wallpaper. Tutberidze considers this connection important and emphasizes that they have a tender and caring relationship, despite living in different countries for a long time. Eteri Georgievna says that her daughter has goals, motivation, incredible willpower, and a strong character, much stronger than her own.

Cosmetic Bag

As it turns out, the coach keeps clean sheets for notes and a pen handy, as it is sometimes necessary to quickly jot down important information, although often her smartphone suffices for this. Eteri Georgievna admits that she does not leave home without makeup. However, she takes a compact cosmetic bag with her every day in case of an emergency situation that requires urgent makeup touch-ups.

An essential item in a lady's handbag includes Italian eye drops, a pencil, hand cream, and foundation, as well as mascara, powder, and blush. The coach also has a "blind person's mirror" with a magnifying effect. The celebrity uses such a mirror to "see everything that others do not see," meaning to notice and correct the smallest details and changes in her makeup or hairstyle that could ruin the overall look.

Tutberidze revealed that in the mornings she uses eye patches after taking a shower. The woman also confessed that she tried to remove age spots that appear on her skin after sun exposure with a laser. However, she was not pleased with the results and stopped undergoing that procedure.

Glasses

An indispensable item in the famous coach's bag is a pair of glasses in a minimalist and strict frame, which are used only for reading, but not in everyday life. Eteri Tutberidze shared that she once bought this accessory in America and has not parted with it since.

Wipes

The celebrity shared that she carries wet wipes with her everywhere and at all times, which remove up to 99.9% of germs. Tutberidze claims that they do not take up much space in her bag but are necessary for wiping everything around. Eteri Georgievna admits that she is a very squeamish person. When she checks into a hotel room while traveling, the first thing she does is wipe all the remotes and surfaces she will touch with her hands.

When leaving home, the woman tries not to press buttons or open door handles, and not to touch other objects in public places if she does not have wet wipes or sanitizers on hand. Eteri Georgievna says that this often brings smiles from those around her; however, she adheres to these rules and principles, ignoring the opinions of outsiders. She also looks in horror at how guys and men shake hands when they meet.

The coach recalled a childhood incident when her mother spread butter on her bread before breakfast without using a knife. The girl remarked to her mother that she was not a detective and did not need fingerprints, for which she immediately received a slap. Her parents raised Eteri strictly, but often just one phrase or a look from her father was enough for her to understand that her behavior was unacceptable.

Car Keys

The celebrity also carries her car keys in her bag. In 2026, Tutberidze drives a car from a Chinese brand, and before that, she had several "Mercedes". Eteri Georgievna also occasionally drives an Olympic "BMW" that was gifted to her. The coach notes that she cannot bring herself to sell this car: she considers it a sacred vehicle.

The woman drives herself and tries to drive carefully and safely; however, she notes that accidents have still occurred. For instance, she has twice crashed into a barrier in a parking lot, explaining that the car was high and it was raining outside, so she noticed the obstacle too late. There was also a traffic accident involving another car: the second driver, whom Tutberidze was yielding to, damaged her fender. Fortunately, in all cases, there were no casualties or serious injuries.

Toy Pig

Eteri Tutberidze showed viewers her soft mascot in the form of a toy pig from the American cartoon about Winnie the Pooh, which accompanies her on all her business trips and travels. The coach shared that she does not remember exactly when it appeared, but she is sure it happened many years ago, even before the birth of her daughter Diana.