From Russia with Love [#35]: Winter 2019

[TAHbKA]

I think a clean Liza could beat Trusova- with her multiple falls per program. People want to see clean skating.

I don't think so. Tuktamysheva's programmes are too empty and her 2nd mark will be below Trusova's

 

[Vash01]

I think a clean Liza could beat Trusova- with her multiple falls per program. People want to see clean skating.

What people want to see is not the same as what rules judges must follow. Given Trusova’s tech content she can beat Liza even if Trusova falls twice. In addition to the quads landed, Sasha has more transitions. She doesn’t have Liza’s maturity but jumps are the name of the game. Sasha has the edge there.

 

[Skibean]

it’s very unfortunate. I’m all for upping the technical ante- but at what cost? The falls, sloppy skating and lack of maturity really show for Trusova. She’s a hell of a jumper, but quite honestly, that’s all she has. I know it’s the direction skating is taking now, but I would love to see a clean, mature skate be rewarded.

 

[Bigbird]

it’s very unfortunate. I’m all for upping the technical ante- but at what cost? The falls, sloppy skating and lack of maturity really show for Trusova. She’s a hell of a jumper, but quite honestly, that’s all she has. I know it’s the direction skating is taking now, but I would love to see a clean, mature skate be rewarded.

Respectfully I disagree. Tuktik has for too long had too many empty programs. When she increases the TES the PCS go even further downhill.

 

[Tinami Amori]

Anastasia Tarakanova is out of Russian Nationals. Injury, she and coach decided not to risk.

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[Ka3sha]

Pictures from the draw at Nationals

Медведева в платье «примерила» гигантские коньки, Алиев разбил шар и вызвал смех в зале: фото - Спортивные фото. Альбомы спорт фотографий на Sport24.ru

Фигурное катание - Спортивные события в фотографиях. Лучшие футбольные, хоккейные и другие фото

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[wickedwitch]

it’s very unfortunate. I’m all for upping the technical ante- but at what cost? The falls, sloppy skating and lack of maturity really show for Trusova. She’s a hell of a jumper, but quite honestly, that’s all she has. I know it’s the direction skating is taking now, but I would love to see a clean, mature skate be rewarded.

Fortunately, you have nothing to be worried about, as the judges have shown that they will reward a clean, mature skate over quads with falls like they did at the GPF.

 

[rfisher]

So which one of the boys broke their ornament before they even left the building.

 

[Tinami Amori]

So which one of the boys broke their ornament before they even left the building.

Aliev

 

[caseyedwards]

Nice look for Stepanova!!!

Aliev breaking Ornaments and breaking hearts!!!!

 

[Vash01]

it’s very unfortunate. I’m all for upping the technical ante- but at what cost? The falls, sloppy skating and lack of maturity really show for Trusova. She’s a hell of a jumper, but quite honestly, that’s all she has. I know it’s the direction skating is taking now, but I would love to see a clean, mature skate be rewarded.

They do reward Kostornaia.

 

[Skibean]

Her skating is absolutely superb.

 

[Amy L]

So which one of the boys broke their ornament before they even left the building.

King of trainwrecks Aliev of course!

Лесик Константин on Twitter

“Трагикомедия в четырёх фотографиях. Каждому фигуристу на жеребьевке дарили новогодний шар. Дмитрий Алиев случайно уронил его и разбил хрупкое изделие. Реакция партнеров по сборной бесценна.”

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[Tinami Amori]

Trusova, Shcherbakova, Kostornaia... in any order, have something very special, and in a league of their own. I am not able to pick a favorite yet. Let the best girl win..

 

[muffinplus]

Pictures from the draw at Nationals

Медведева в платье «примерила» гигантские коньки, Алиев разбил шар и вызвал смех в зале: фото - Спортивные фото. Альбомы спорт фотографий на Sport24.ru

Фигурное катание - Спортивные события в фотографиях. Лучшие футбольные, хоккейные и другие фото

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Love photo 44 , Trusova's hair and Tina

 

[Mad for Skating]

Pictures from the draw at Nationals

Медведева в платье «примерила» гигантские коньки, Алиев разбил шар и вызвал смех в зале: фото - Спортивные фото. Альбомы спорт фотографий на Sport24.ru

Фигурное катание - Спортивные события в фотографиях. Лучшие футбольные, хоккейные и другие фото

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They’re all so stunning! This is why Russian Nationals is one of my favorite competitions of the year.

 

[Perky Shae Lynn]

All Russian skaters are so gorgeous. Missing Zagitova's beautiful face. Boikova's firm hold on Kozlovski made me laugh.

 

[mjb52]

I love Shpilevaya and Smirnov's look, they remind me - and this is the highest of compliments - in one picture of a rakish pirate and his saucy wench.

eta: not from this set, I guess, must be a pic I saw somewhere else.

 

[Vash01]

Her skating is absolutely superb.

So why are you whining about the current state of ladies skating?

 

[Skibean]

So why are you whining about the current state of ladies skating?

I didn’t realize that it is considered whining to state that I felt Liza could beat Trusova if she skates clean and Trusova falls, and that my opinion is that Trusova is all about the jumps.

Kostornaia had nothing to do with my original post, however she’s not all about the jumps. She has the complete package so far.

Perhaps you need to re-read my post before responding with your odd comments

 

[Vash01]

I didn’t realize that it is considered whining to state that I felt Liza could beat Trusova if she skates clean and Trusova falls, and that my opinion is that Trusova is all about the jumps.

Kostornaia had nothing to do with my original post, however she’s not all about the jumps. She had the complete package so far.

Perhaps you need to re-read my post before responding with your odd comments

Read your own whole post.

 

[Vash01]

it’s very unfortunate. I’m all for upping the technical ante- but at what cost? The falls, sloppy skating and lack of maturity really show for Trusova. She’s a hell of a jumper, but quite honestly, that’s all she has. I know it’s the direction skating is taking now, but I would love to see a clean, mature skate be rewarded.

This was your post.

Don't cherry pick while defending it. Your post generalized and implied that ladies skating is not rewarding a clean, mature skate. When I pointed out that Kostornaia does get rewarded, you changed your tune.

I love them all. I appreciate what is great about each of them- Sasha, Anna, Alena, Liza, Zhenya- all are my favorites. Sasha and Anna have room to improve but they are young and I am not going to slam them for lacking the maturity of older skaters. Alena is an exceptionally mature young lady and she gets rewarded for what she does. I am sure this will drive Sasha to improve in other areas of her skating.

 

[Lana's Box]

Unfortunately there are rumors on Russian boards that Medvedeva's boots broke during a practice session, and she's breaking in new boots today. If true, that is really bad news for Evgenia. Anyone who's skated knows the deal.

 

[Skibean]

This was your post.

Don't cherry pick while defending it. Your post generalized and implied that ladies skating is not rewarding a clean, mature skate. When I pointed out that Kostornaia does get rewarded, you changed your tune.

I love them all. I appreciate what is great about each of them- Sasha, Anna, Alena, Liza, Zhenya- all are my favorites. Sasha and even Anna have room to improve but they are young and I am not going to slam them for lacking the maturity of older skaters. Alena is an exceptionally mature young lady and she gets rewarded for what she does. I am sure this will drive Sasha to improve in other areas of her skating.

my opinion is that I don’t need to explain my post to you. Nor do you need to tell me who you like as a skater, because I didn’t ask and it has nothing to do with what I posted.
If you consider that whining then I’m not sure what your post is considered.

 

[Sylvia]

Глава ФФККР: речи о снятии Медведевой с чемпионата России не идет

Президент Федерации фигурного катания на коньках России (ФФККР) Александр Горшков подтвердил РИА Новости, что двукратная чемпионка мира Евгения Медведева... РИА Новости Спорт, 26.12.2019

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Rough (machine) translation:

President of the Russian Figure Skating Federation (FFKKR) Alexander Gorshkov confirmed to RIA Novosti that two-time world champion Yevgenia Medvedeva damaged her skate boot during the training of the Russian championship on Thursday: "Yes, there is some kind of problem (with the boot). So far, there has been no talk about this (withdrawal from the championship)," Gorshkov said over the phone.

ETA - this article link was posted by @Ka3sha in the Russian Nationals info thread in the Kiss & Cry section:

Gorshkov confirmed that she broke one of her boots, they had to buy a new pair today
https://tass.ru/sport/7429719

 

[AxelAnnie]

Unfortunately there are rumors on Russian boards that Medvedeva's boots broke during a practice session, and she's breaking in new boots today. If true, that is really bad news for Evgenia. Anyone who's skated knows the deal.

She wears Edea boots. According to the Edea the boots break in time is really short. Usually one day's hard work out will do it.

 

[BittyBug]

It's not just breaking in the boots, though. Sometimes, it takes a bit of adjusting over time to get the blade aligned properly.

 

[alexikeguchi]

Unfortunately there are rumors on Russian boards that Medvedeva's boots broke during a practice session, and she's breaking in new boots today. If true, that is really bad news for Evgenia. Anyone who's skated knows the deal.

I'm sure she wants to show two beautiful programs performed to the best of her ability, but honestly, she is probably battling with Tuktamysheva for fourth and wouldn't be qualifying for late season competitions regardless.

 

[Tinami Amori]

Evgeniy Pluschenko, his son, and other friends and family members are staring in (his wife's Yana Rudkovskaya) new TV Reality Show - "Yana Super". The shows is announced as "the closest russian analog to the Kardashians. the episodes will raise many interesting life's questions and situations".

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https://www.vokrug.tv/article/show/15762770771/

 

[AxelAnnie]

It's not just breaking in the boots, though. Sometimes, it takes a bit of adjusting over time to get the blade aligned properly.

Yep