From Russia with Love [#31]: Winter to Spring 2019

[alchemy void]

I don't think anyone else who competed at nationals is old enough to be a university student and thus be eligible, except maybe Leonova

Age limit for the Universiade is 26 years old. Leonova's 28.

 

[ChiquitaBanana]

I don't know about Russia, but don't think that most people in Canada would recognize current figure skating stars. And SFAIK, skaters are more broadly popular in Russia than in Canada.

Even though Tessa's and Scott's Moulin Rouge was re-broadcast after they won OG and it was a big item on the news, that was a year ago. Casual or non-skating fans who just saw the program once won't remember what they looked like, probably don't even remember their names.

And if previous stars like Stokjo or Chan walked through the downtown of any major Canadian town or city, I don't think they would be recognized by a lot of people - though skaters who come from small communities usually do have a lot of recognition in those communities.

I don't think this state of affairs is sad. Figure skating does have a small group of enthusiasts or serious fans. I prefer to say small rather than tiny.

Figure skating stars just aren't Wayne Gretzky - most Canadians would recognize him, I would think.

Also, figure skating has a larger fan base than some other sports. I would think a major figure skating competition would attract a larger audience than a major track and field meet or a major volleyball competition.

From my own personal experience working in the health field (thus talking to a lot of persons) Virtue/Moir, Stojko and Chan are household names.

 

[NAOTMAA]

Age limit for the Universiade is 26 years old. Leonova's 28.

After Nationals she gave an interview saying she hoped to go

Either she didn't realize she aged out or was simply ignoring it and was living in her own fantasy world where she's young enough. If it was the latter I say more power to her

 

[Tinami Amori]

There's a Russian saying: усруся,но не поддадуся. It pretty much sums up everything you say here: you know everything and have the final word on anything and everything, no matter what is being said. There's nothing to duscuss then, we should just listen to you

... there is another russian saying "дураку закон не писан" (there are no rules for a fool)...

the "most final word" (which matters) came from one of the mother's of one of the top Russian skaters:

I disagree too, as even Tiff gets recognized in Moscow supermarkets and asked for her autograph, yet she has nowhere near the fame of top level stars like Zagitova,Medvedeva,Tuktamysheva or Tutberidze. I teach Russians who now live here in Lyon, yet they know perfectly well who these people are!

 

[muffinplus]

Medvedeva is getting ripped right and left on Russian forums (I guess that's not a new thing though)

 

[Finsta]

For skating well? Crazy fans

 

[Tinami Amori]

Medvedeva is getting ripped right and left on Russian forums (I guess that's not a new thing though)

... even by many who were/are her fans ... and "ripped" is an understatement..

 

[Flora]

What are they saying?

 

[muffinplus]

For skating well? Crazy fans

No... more for her perceived 'arrogance' and personality and the politicking

 

[Wyliefan]

I hope she ignores it all and concentrates on the love that the audience gave her in person. Nothing good comes of paying any attention to that mess, as I think she's already learned.

 

[Tinami Amori]

No... more for her perceived 'arrogance' and personality and the politicking

What are they saying?

in a nutshell? i won't use the actual language used, but there is an old russian saying (in soft terms): "squeezing into other people's anal track without a soap"..

 

[hanca]

in a nutshell? i won't use the actual language used, but there is an old russian saying (in soft terms): "squeezing into other people's anal track without a soap"..

Can you write it in original and then translate it word for word, please. That’s sounds very interesting and potentially useful thing to learn, this Russian saying!

 

[Tinami Amori]

Can you write it in original and then translate it word for word, please. That’s sounds very interesting and potentially useful thing to learn, this Russian saying!

no. i will send you a PM. but the phrase is too rude to post, given we have minors.

 

[starrynight]

I have so many questions as to why that would be 'an old Russian saying'. lol

 

[StasiyaGalustyanLove]

I for one am very "relieved" Titanic Aroma has the tact not to post bad words about anal squeezing tracks, not only for miners here but also for Christian Adults. By the way, does this mean Ross Minor reads FUS? Wow.

I hope Nia turns off all social medias and stay at home praying, that is the way to fight evils weather they come from Tonia should be in the slammer Harding or mean people using their keyboards as nucular missles!

 

[Flora]

in a nutshell? i won't use the actual language used, but there is an old russian saying (in soft terms): "squeezing into other people's anal track without a soap"..

LOL, sorry but that is actually comical to me. It is so over the top. There is no reason to bring it to that level of insult. Haters gonna hate.

 

[hanca]

no. i will send you a PM. but the phrase is too rude to post, given we have minors.

Thank you, Tinami! Being at this forum definitely is an educational experience! I love how everyone contributes a bit from their culture. Thought I am not sure if I ever have the opportunity to use this pearl, it is very interesting nevertheless. (My Russian friend refused to teach me any rude words, because apparently ‘we don’t speak this way’. )

 

[Tinami Amori]

I have so many questions as to why that would be 'an old Russian saying'. lol

because it's been used in various mentions since early 1900's...

LOL, sorry but that is actually comical to me. It is so over the top. There is no reason to bring it to that level of insult. Haters gonna hate.

... i have not used/heard that phrase in many years, but now got a reminder, given it was so frequently mentioned tonight.

 

[starrynight]

because it's been used in various mentions since early 1900's...

yes ...... but ...... why??

 

[annie_mg]

When did Med become Nia?!

 

[Tinami Amori]

yes ...... but ...... why??

you asked: why is this "an old Russian saying"... so lets put an end to this question:
- "Russian"... because it is a saying in Russia..
- "saying" .... because people say it..
- "old" ... see the previous answer...

 

[Finsta]

I’m starting to feel really bad for Medvedeva. All the hate thrown at her from her own country. The poor child. No wonder this season was so hard.

 

[hanca]

I would be quite happy if Medvedeva is sent to worlds. Zagitova versus Medvedeva, round two. Orser versus Tutberidze. I do think Zagitova will leave Tutberidze after this season, but I also think Tutberidze will manage to squeeze the maximum out of Zagitova for worlds 2019. My bets would be Zagitova will do better at worlds than Medvedeva.

 

[alchemy void]

I for one am very "relieved"

Best use of quotation marks ever.

 

[Finsta]

I would be quite happy if Medvedeva is sent to worlds. Zagitova versus Medvedeva, round two. Orser versus Tutberidze. I do think Zagitova will leave Tutberidze after this season, but I also think Tutberidze will manage to squeeze the maximum out of Zagitova for worlds 2019. My bets would be Zagitova will do better at worlds than Medvedeva.

Given the ridiculous PCS Zagitova gets.....

 

[hanca]

Given the ridiculous PCS Zagitova gets.....

I am sure she is not the only one in the whole ladies field who gets ‘ridiculous’ PCS. Besides, she is getting whatever the judges are giving her, so blame the judges, not her.

 

[Tinami Amori]

I would be quite happy if Medvedeva is sent to worlds. Zagitova versus Medvedeva, round two. Orser versus Tutberidze.

Looks like it will be "Masaru vs all"...
https://www.instagram.com/p/BuHdJk8nBHO/

.... and it has been done...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7TvJAOw2GA

 

[muffinplus]

Looks like it will be "Masaru vs all"...
https://www.instagram.com/p/BuHdJk8nBHO/

.... and it has been done...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7TvJAOw2GA

Masaru should get ALL the PCS

 

[Tinami Amori]

Masaru should get ALL the PCS

Here is the longer version, and Daniil is doing a dance life with Masaru, towards the end.. (with Eteri's voice in the back ground instructing Alina to how give the dog snacks...)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHLadfgmq3g

 

[Tinami Amori]

Zabiako/Enbert are cleared by doctors to skate at Worlds 2019. Enbert's health issued which prevented the pair from participating in Euros 2019 are no longer an issue. He now has medical clearance.

https://tass.ru/sport/6147614
https://www.sport-express.ru/figure...t-primut-uchastie-v-chempionate-mira-1515423/

They are expected to participate at the Worlds. The team will be named on 25/26 of February.