From Russia with love [#23]: Spring/Summer 2016

[analia]

Kovtun is just not talented enough. He is lucky to even be where he is now.

 

[morqet]

http://tass.ru/sport/3287152 Goncharenko: Max approached her with this suggestion on Monday, it was a surprise, they are continuing discussions.

http://tass.ru/sport/3287645 Tarasova: Not involved in this decision, the athlete has to make the choice for himself. Max realises that Buianova has done a lot for him, but he wants a change, in the coach & the environment in order to make improvements.

It also says in that article that Tchernyshev has done the FS but the SP will be done with someone else.

 

[Daena]

Russians keep delivering.
We only need some scandal involvng synchro team and I'll scream "Bingo"

 

[reut]

Vaitsekhovskaya's comments on Kovtun's situation:
http://www.sport-express.ru/figure-skating/reviews/1000915/

 

[reut]

Talking about Goncharova, really interesting in-depth interview with her (published a few days ago, so mostly about Radionova and coaching in general):
http://www.mk.ru/sport/2016/05/15/trener-eleny-radionovoy-geny-tryapochkoy-ne-sotresh.html

 

[barbarafan]

Send him over to Rafael.

good idea...no muffins

 

[Karpenko]

Send him over to Rafael.

He wouldn't be able to handle it with Raf - although I would love for Ashley to sass Kovtun and have a "toepick!" moment with him, so maybe try it for a week.

 

[barbarafan]

He wouldn't be able to handle it with Raf - although I would love for Ashley to sass Kovtun and have a "toepick!" moment with him, so maybe try it for a week.

Sometimes people just need a fresh start....Maybe greatness is hidden in there somewhere just fighting to come out.

 

[Karpenko]

Maybe greatness is hidden in there somewhere just fighting to come out.

That's Plushenko's mantra and mindset, basically.

I'm tough on Kovtun because of all the stuff Tarasova publically says about him with training in interviews/commentating. Maybe the fresh start will work out for him.

Plushenko (and every ounce of his crazy) wants that 2nd spot though, so I would get serious about it.

 

[barbarafan]

That's Plushenko's mantra and mindset, basically.

I'm tough on Kovtun because of all the stuff Tarasova publically says about him with training in interviews/commentating. Maybe the fresh start will work out for him.

Plushenko (and every ounce of his crazy) wants that 2nd spot though, so I would get serious about it.

Agreed..it really is shit or get off the pot time

 

[Loves_Shizuka]

 

[Ka3sha]

Mishin has been nominated for top-50 people of Saint-Petersburg, in 'Sport' category
http://top50.sobaka.ru/vote/sport/45740

 

[papa_pl]

"Children on Ice. Stars.", Ep. 4:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA1qzXq-tNk

 

[reut]

Update from Kovtun:
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1747096818907284&id=100008209482170

Coaches: Goncharenko, Tarasova
Choreographer: Bilibina

 

[barbarafan]

Update from Kovtun:
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1747096818907284&id=100008209482170

Coaches: Goncharenko, Tarasova
Choreographer: Bilibina

So who is Bilibina? Sorry I am not well read on coaches and choreographers in Russia

 

[Ananas Astra]

So Tarasova is staying with her pet...interesting.

 

[altai_rose]

So who is Bilibina? Sorry I am not well read on coaches and choreographers in Russia

A choreographer on Goncharenko's team who helps with many of her students' programs.

 

[Xela M]

I'm not sure how good Goncharenko is as a coach given Radio's many flaws which she never addresses, but it may have been a case of "nowhere else to go" for Kovtun given that he had burned his bridges with every other Russian coach

 

[adelia]

So Tarasova is staying with her pet...interesting.

The idea was that Kovtun would be moved to another coach in CSKA but still under the general supervision of TAT.

 

[zebraswan]

TAT is there primarily as a consultant, and occasionally administer beatings. Maybe she needs to step it up a bit.

http://66.media.tumblr.com/8c131cc1b6d74cf8526a0e8c85b6337b/tumblr_inline_nt4q2wFzB11qe2zz2_500.gif

 

[TAHbKA]

I think she would if she could

 

[barbarafan]

TAT is there primarily as a consultant, and occasionally administer beatings. Maybe she needs to step it up a bit.

http://66.media.tumblr.com/8c131cc1b6d74cf8526a0e8c85b6337b/tumblr_inline_nt4q2wFzB11qe2zz2_500.gif

which...more consulting or more beatings?

 

[rfisher]

beatings

 

[Karpenko]

With one of Plushenko's gloves.

 

[rhapsody]

beatings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP6cmVZbJJU

 

[Karpenko]

lol honestly that could be an interesting short program for Kovtun, the energy is great. If I were a skater I'd maybe call it "The Prodigy medley" for the ISU bio/television graphics.

 

[rhapsody]

lol honestly that could be an interesting short program for Kovtun, the energy is great. If I were a skater I'd maybe call it "The Prodigy medley" for the ISU bio/television graphics.

He should take some notes from Schultheiss. I love how the British guys don't even hesitate to say the name of the actual song (@4:44): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=133MhhbZ4K4

 

[Karpenko]

yeah that rocks. I also loved the roar.

 

[Ka3sha]

Vaitsekhovskaya in her blog wrote that Monko/Khaliavin has retired

 

[clairecloutier]

Ilinykh/Zhiganshin to stay with Shpilband

http://rsport.ru/figure_skating/20160519/923966651.html

According to this source, they will return to Detroit after a visit to Russia. However it sounds like the Russian fed may not fully support the decision to stay with Shpilband? Perhaps a Russian speaker can confirm.

I'm very happy that they will stay with Shpilband. I don't know if he's the "answer" but I think it's better than them staying under Kustarova.