2025-26 US Pairs Discussion - Milano-Bound By Way of Beijing & St. Louis

[clairecloutier]

It’s news to me that USFS knew about this and is working actively towards it. You’re sure she meant federation and not skating club?

That's a good question. Reviewing the audio from Champs Camp, Alisa/Misha did specify working with the Skating Club of Boston on the citizenship issue, not USFS.

Misha: In all honesty, we know the big question in terms of the Olympics circles us, and in all honesty, that is something that's out of our control right now. We have a lot of amazing people who have reached out to the Skating Club of Boston, and they have offered their support and their help. So a lot of that behind the scenes is happening.

 

[Private Citizen]

Honestly, deciding which adult marriages are 'shams' and which are real just doesn't sit well with me. I know plenty of people who married after months of dating who had real marriages and plenty of people who waited years, got married, and were divorced within a short period of time. These are adults who are making these choices and we are not privy to their thoughts or motivations unless they tell us.

Also, define "sham." People get married for all kinds of reasons. Even arranged marriages are legal, as long as both parties are adults and consent.

I wish Alisa luck in getting her passport. The odds are not in her favor, but one never knows!