Russian Cup, 4th stage (Nov, 8-12, Kazan)

[Wyliefan]

Backstage warm up shots of Sr ladies. What the heck is on Samodurova’s forehead?

Today there shouldn't be anything on her forehead, as they're doing the LP. She puts a little alien-looking symbol on it for the short, where she's portraying a visitor from space. Maybe she couldn't get it to come off.

 

[Ka3sha]

Can’t say that I am a big fan of Skoptsova/Aleshin but they are clearly head and shoulders above everyone else here.

Also, I kinda have a soft spot for them and appreciate that they are staying together & with their coaches

 

[rfisher]

KOSTINA is a lovely young skater. I hope she gets to experience a normal JGP season next year

 

[Hanna]

Tarakanova's wild abandon LOVE her! Great skate!

Which OES country could she skate for?

Awwww coach is also a little teary.

 

[Wyliefan]

Aww, she's sobbing. Good for you, honey. There's lots of work to do yet, but you went out there and landed stuff!

 

[4rkidz]

aww i enjoyed Tarakanova she needs to work on her facial expressions and share her emotions during her skate

 

[Kateri]

Aww, so happy for Tarakanova!

 

[Wyliefan]

Another glamorous Sixteen Tons. I'd instantly uber any skater who skated to that song in a coal miner's outfit.

 

[rfisher]

People need to stop bothering me with their problems when I'm busy watching skating

 

[Wyliefan]

People need to stop bothering me with their problems when I'm busy watching skating

Right?? I actually have to go into a meeting in fifteen minutes!

 

[rfisher]

Come on camera person. If you want to show coach close ups, at least focus on Rozanov

 

[Wyliefan]

What a pretty dress. I know white dresses on ice drive people crazy, but I like this one.

 

[Colonel Green]

And now the real rumble starts.

 

[rfisher]

And now the real rumble starts.

Where does Nugu need to finish. Will 6th be enough?

 

[Hanna]

Nugu always such a delight ❤

 

[Lara]

Nugu!!! Surely that has to be enough to qualify?

 

[Doggygirl]

I love how happy Nugu looks!

 

[Colonel Green]

We’re only eight months into this pandemic; by this time next year Mishin will have learned to put his mask over his nose.

 

[Ka3sha]

What a pretty dress. I know white dresses on ice drive people crazy, but I like this one.

The designer is Maria Evstigneeva, she makes most of the costumes for St Petersburg skaters (Stasia is also wearing her dresses) - I love most of her costumes

https://www.instagram.com/that_s_mariaevstigneeva/?hl=ru

 

[Hanna]

Sofia, wheeee for the voidy costume and music! Well, until the last cut......

Also, really good 2a-3t!

 

[Colonel Green]

Sofia has loads of personality, and I really don’t see how this program is meant to showcase that.

Jumps mostly good, though.

 

[rfisher]

Russian nationals will be so much fun

 

[Colonel Green]

Helpfully, the Russian team jackets say “Russia” in English on them.

 

[rfisher]

Mrs. Mishin has had plenty of reasons to smile today

 

[4rkidz]

Russian nationals will be so much fun

that would be a fun xmas trip! When travelling again

 

[rfisher]

that would be a fun xmas trip! When travelling again

On my bucket list

 

[Colonel Green]

I was ready to applaud her for holding it together after the pop until that painful-looking tangle-fall happened, but even with that that’s a big improvement from last season.

 

[Colonel Green]

International broadcasts really need to step up their split screen game. This is great stuff.

 

[Ka3sha]

Can't believe how pathetic it may sound, but #untilthebitterend

 

[beckab81]

No nationals for Stasia?