Exclusive: Maxim Naumov on losing parents in DC crash

Maxim Naumov talks to the Today show's Craig Melvin about his parents, Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, dying in the midair collision over Washington, D.C. in January 2025.

March 28, 2025 | VIEW IN BROWSER Parents EXCLUSIVE: Skater whose parents died in DC crash says they changed their flight and asked him to pick them up Maxim Naumov talks to the Today show's Craig Melvin about his parents, Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, dying in the midair collision over Washington, D.C. in January 2025. YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN AND SHOPPING LIST ARE READY! Imagine waking up to find all your meals for the week have been planned out — without as much as lifting a finger! That's a reality when you're a member of the Start TODAY app. Our dietitian-designed meal plans take the guesswork out of healthy eating and feature recipes tailored to your personal goals and dietary preferences. Subscribe for just $9.99 (+ tax) per month or $65.99 (+ tax) per year, auto-charged until canceled. Cancel through Apple under Profile Settings. Terms apply – see below. So what are you waiting for? Let's get started TODAY! DOWNLOAD AND SUBSCRIBE Subscription includes a 7-day free trial. After the trial ends, you will be automatically charged $65.99 (plus tax)/year for an annual subscription or $9.99 (plus tax)/month for a monthly subscription until you cancel. Must be 18+. Cancel anytime through Apple under Profile Settings. See full terms. Kylie Kelce has the perfect response for anyone who says a C-section mom doesn't 'experience birth' READ MORE Why having a 'naked mom' helped Ilona Maher and her sisters feel confident about their bodies READ MORE Megan Fox welcomes baby with Machine Gun Kelly READ MORE Disney World is having a rare sale on children's tickets this summer — what to know READ MORE Photo of a coal miner dad covered in soot with his son at basketball game went viral. Where are they now? READ MORE Yankees pay tribute to Brett Gardner's late son on Opening Day READ MORE Lights, Lyrics & Life Lessons: Middle Schoolers Shine in Musical Journey At Andersen United Middle School, in Minneapolis, Minnesota,  students team up with Project Success to bring "Shrek Jr.: The Musical" to life. From acting to backstage crew, they're not just putting on a show—they're building confidence, teamwork, and the skills they need to chase their dreams. This "Nightly News: Kids Edition" segment is sponsored by the Walton Family Foundation to support reporting on education across the nation. WATCH NOW Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2025 TODAY 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy | Contact