From Russia with Love [#35]: Winter 2019

[Maximillian]

That escalated quickly. And Tinami has her very own "troll farm" on call to attack anyone who posts anything less than glowing praise for all Russian skaters no matter what they do?

I love this so much I want to marry it!

 

[clairecloutier]

I don't think this has been posted yet? ... It is a recent interview with Fedor Klimov, who is now a member of the important ISU Technical Committee for Singles & Pairs Skating. Klimov talks about his work with the committee and some issues around the development of pairs skating. Worth a read.

Федор Климов: «Мы любим говорить о каких-то проблемах между собой, но их можно обсуждать открыто и искать пути решения»

В сентябре 2018 года серебряный призер Олимпийских игр в Сочи в парном катании Федор Климов объявил о завершении спортивной карьеры. С этого момента для титулованного спортсмена началась новая

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[Aerobicidal]

Tinami has her very own "troll farm" on call to attack anyone who posts anything less than glowing praise for all Russian skaters no matter what they do?

I am at least 25 percent ethnically Russian, I have a Russian-Jewish surname, and I have been writing anti-American posts on FSU for ten years. I expect a generous check from Tinami to arrive in my mailbox in the near future.

 

[barbarafan]

I am at least 25 percent ethnically Russian, I have a Russian-Jewish surname, and I have been writing anti-American posts on FSU for ten years. I expect a generous check from Tinami to arrive in my mailbox in the near future.

Yes a big check and mayyybbeeee a big promotion. Is there such thing as a troll-in-chief?

 

[skatingguy]

Yes a big check and mayyybbeeee a big promotion. Is there such thing as a troll-in-chief?

Yes, I believe it's currently occupied by @caseyedwards - don't look now but the ISU is going to ban quads again - #quadlessmen2022

 

[kwanfan1818]

Yes, I believe it's currently occupied by @caseyedwards - don't look now but the ISU is going to ban quads again - #quadlessmen2022

Only for Men. For the Ladies, a quad in the SP will be a required jump by then

 

[Deleted member 221]

Oh please, we need a good Russian troll farm! I miss Esta, Dancer, and the crew. Reboots are in vogue now - bring back the trolls!

 

[rfisher]

We were just talking about Polina Korobeynikova the other day. I think she was the last skater to go down under the crushing weight of the Black Mark of Esta.

 

[Amy L]

Should we congratulate Mozalev and Gummenik now or hold off so we can get our army of Russian bots???

+ + = me

 

[Katesk8sgr8s]

Never been called an asshat before! Guess I can’t say anything positive or negative about any Russian now.

 

[mjb52]

Gummenik's outfit was just everything for me. The skating also good. And congrats to Mozalev as well!

 

[Aerobicidal]

Never been called an asshat before! Guess I can’t say anything positive or negative about any Russian now.

Being told off by Tinami should be a badge of pride. You're a real FSU member now. Say whatever you want.

I'm rooting for the Georgians to win ice dance tomorrow, but a) they're really Russian and b) I would be happy if the other two podium spots went to teams representing Russia.

 

[kwanfan1818]

I'm not arguing against Mozalev's win, including the FS win, but I prefer Gummenik's skating overall, and I'm so glad he was able to recover from his SP placement. He was really fine last year live in the Richmond JGP and at JGPF in Vancouver.

 

[starrynight]

I don't think this has been posted yet? ... It is a recent interview with Fedor Klimov, who is now a member of the important ISU Technical Committee for Singles & Pairs Skating. Klimov talks about his work with the committee and some issues around the development of pairs skating. Worth a read.

Федор Климов: «Мы любим говорить о каких-то проблемах между собой, но их можно обсуждать открыто и искать пути решения»

В сентябре 2018 года серебряный призер Олимпийских игр в Сочи в парном катании Федор Климов объявил о завершении спортивной карьеры. С этого момента для титулованного спортсмена началась новая

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This has been translated by FS Gossips:

Fedor Klimov: The number of pairs has increased, but the quality of skating has not.

Fedor Klimov about coaching, international training camps, seminars for skaters and coaches, joining the technical committee of single and pair skating of the ISU as athletes representative.

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Also this interview with Mozer where she makes some good points about all pairs doing the same elements:

Nina Mozer: We need to attract viewers, we need to create interest. The time has come to make some changes

Another interview with Nina Mozer. About changes in rules and figure skating, Olympics and age eligibility

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I would just be so pleased by a pairs team that didn't do the twist as the first element in a program. (Although I think that's the power of a great twist for some teams, as it's always the first element - apples for apples - and the judges can get their first impression.)

 

[Mad for Skating]

I did know about this event, but I didn't notice the day, when they finally showed it on TV. I noticed this video only today, but it seems it wasn't posted.

This is the anniversary of Igor Krutoi (many skaters participate).
In the beginning Krutoi says all this music was written by him - besides one composition.

"В жизни раз бывает 65" - юбилейный концерт Игоря Крутого 2019

Представляю вашему вниманию уникальный, единственный концерт, посвящённый моему юбилею «В жизни раз бывает 65», который прошёл 3 ноября 2019 года в ВТБ-Арене...

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the singers:
Lara Fabian, Andrea Bocelli, Dimash Kudaibergen, Aida Garifullina, Brio Sonores, Igor Krutoi

the skaters (in order):
Betina Popova, Sergei Mozgov
Elena Radionova
Maria Petrova, Alexei Tikhonov
Ivan Righini
Mark Lukin
Albena Denkova, Maxim Staviski, Vladimir Besedin, Alexei Polishuk, Evgeni Kuznetsov, Alisa Dvoyeglazova
Adelina Sotnikova
Alisa Efimova, Alexander Korovin
Oxana Domnina, Maxim Shabalin, Roman Kostomarov
Ekaterina Bobrova, Dmitri Soloviev
Alexandra Stepanova, Ivan Bukin
Margarita Drobyazko, Povilas Vanagas
Tatiana Totmianina, Maxim Marinin
Alexei Yagudin
Victoria Sinitsina, Nikita Katsalapov
Tatiana Navka, Roman Kostomarov

Wow, what an epic lineup! I am curious though, it lists Efimova/Korovin still skating together - I'm assuming that won't be.

I don't think this has been posted yet? ... It is a recent interview with Fedor Klimov, who is now a member of the important ISU Technical Committee for Singles & Pairs Skating. Klimov talks about his work with the committee and some issues around the development of pairs skating. Worth a read.

Федор Климов: «Мы любим говорить о каких-то проблемах между собой, но их можно обсуждать открыто и искать пути решения»

В сентябре 2018 года серебряный призер Олимпийских игр в Сочи в парном катании Федор Климов объявил о завершении спортивной карьеры. С этого момента для титулованного спортсмена началась новая

fsrussia.ru

Excellent interview! He seems to cover all the main issues diplomatically but honestly, and I'm glad that there are athletes who have competed under the Code of Points working for the ISU. It really helps to have people who know the system from the other side. Fedor Klimov for ISU president, perhaps?

 

[Amy L]

Wow, what an epic lineup! I am curious though, it lists Efimova/Korovin still skating together - I'm assuming that won't be.

The show was from last November, when they were still together.

 

[Tinami Amori]

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[Tinami Amori]

Alina Zagitova - VOGUE photo session and other adds (some good fotos)

Алина Загитова: Come on, Vogue! Новая фотосессия олимпийской чемпионки

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[Rina RUS]

Wow, what an epic lineup! I am curious though, it lists Efimova/Korovin still skating together - I'm assuming that won't be.

I said it wasn't really new. I just didn't notice in January, that TV finally showed the event which had taken place in November. So if the video is interesting for you, it was in my post.

"В жизни раз бывает 65" - юбилейный концерт Игоря Крутого 2019

Представляю вашему вниманию уникальный, единственный концерт, посвящённый моему юбилею «В жизни раз бывает 65», который прошёл 3 ноября 2019 года в ВТБ-Арене...

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I think Dimash Kudaibergen's singing finally becomes really epic. I had an impession before, that a song turned into some pieces of a song, when he tried to show all the capabilities of his voice. Of course, his voice is amazing, but working with such a voice isn't an easy job. As for this video, the songs Kudaibergen sings sound really epic.

 

[Ka3sha]

Elena Ilinykh and her boyfriend, Sergei Polunin, welcomed their son on January, 16th

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[Japanfan]

Elena Ilinykh and her boyfriend, Sergei Polunin, welcome their son on January, 16th

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Jan. 16? So she had the baby already? Or did you mean March 16?

 

[Carina]

Jan. 16? So she had the baby already? Or did you mean March 16?

No, Elena says 160120, is the most important day in her life.

 

[Bigbird]

Elena Ilinykh and her boyfriend, Sergei Polunin, welcome their son on January, 16th

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[rfisher]

Even though Russia only has one medal in junior ice dance, all but one skater of the 6 medalists are Russian. The Russian fed needs to ponder this.

 

[her grace]

Even though Russia only has one medal in junior ice dance, all but one skater of the 6 medalists are Russian. The Russian fed needs to ponder this.

Kolesnik is from Ukraine, not Russia.

 

[mjb52]

Even though Russia only has one medal in junior ice dance, all but one skater of the 6 medalists are Russian. The Russian fed needs to ponder this.

Kolesnik is Ukrainian and Naryzhnyy was born in Ukraine, so it's really not so far off.

 

[her grace]

Kolesnik is Ukrainian and Naryzhnyy was born in Ukraine, so it's really not so far off.

Sounds more like Ukraine should be the fed doing the pondering.

 

[Immortelle]

Sounds more like Ukraine should be the fed doing the pondering.

I’m not sure they can afford to foster any more junior teams, even with the talent they have at the moment

 

[Tinami Amori]

How do you know it's a boy?

Elena Ilinykh and her boyfriend, Sergei Polunin, welcome their son on January, 16th

 

[Tinami Amori]

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