You're right.

I think I looked at the wrong protocol. I agree with your assessment too. It's the hardest element (for them) in their programs, and she tends to make an error on it whenever she's slightly off. But it's a very hard element for pairs and it will hopefully get more consistent. They are very consistent with the 3T, and she's very consistent on the throws. Aside from the 3S+eu+3S, they also upgraded the 3LoTh to a 3FTh this year so it's all part of the development process. I look forward to seeing them develop in seniors next year.
I would love to know if Kostiukovich/Yalin are moving up. I don't think it will necessarily hurt them to stay juniors another season - they are still quite inconsistent. I can see a case for moving up/staying juniors.
With Tarasova/Morozov, Zabijako/Enbert, Boikova/Kozlovski, Mishina/Galliamov, Efimova/Korovin and Pavlyuchenko/Khodykin all in the GP and all with likely 2 spots, plus maybe Kostiukovich/Yalin; the internal competition will be very interesting. Russian Nationals next year will be

for some teams and us pairs fans.