Which is why Betina Popova, Elena ilinykh, and to some extent Alla Loboda(although I found her sloppy) where cast aside for the likes of Stepanova and Sinitsina simply because they are light pretty, and can be flung around like ragdolls by their partners. The Russian system pays too much...
Since Putin came to power, he has ruined sport in Russia, including doping, mediocre and corrupt coaches, who pick and choose athletes for their social standing and appearances with no talent. I for one do not miss watching Russian skaters any more for this reason. Ice dance which used to be a...
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