From Russia With Love [#37]: Summer 2020

[starrynight]

To veer off the hot topic, I found some amazing fan art which is worth looking at:

Brilliant illustration of Tuktamysheva: https://www.instagram.com/p/CFLor54CITH/

Russian ladies at test skates:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFK1hCQpkjm/

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFH9myap4Z3/

 

[million$momma]

Wow. I like Medvedeva with Orser and she seemed truly happy. This is unexpected. Why did this happen sooner if she has been unable to get into Canada for some time?

I dont think the Canadian border will open any time soon either. She is smart to find a coach in her home country.

Skating opportunities in Canada dont look anything like what Russia has planned. No large group events in my province...

 

[lala]

Why today? Interesting: https://www.sports.ru/figure-skating/1089055504.html

Shelepen about leaving Tutberidze: “I’m tired of swearing. There was no work going on, there was swearing after swearing. You couldn't go on like this

 

[Frau Muller]

We won’t have to wait long for the first Eteri-Genya reunion by the boards, right? First Russia Cup competition is soon! Woohoo!!! ?

 

[Lana K]

Were there ever any updates on how Sofia Samodurova is doing post-test skate? I've been wondering since she withdrew from the LP with a fever.

 

[Ka3sha]

Apparently, Vladimir Morozov got ‘rona and they are obviously not going to Syzran to compete at #1 Russian Cup

 

[rfisher]

Apparently, Vladimir Morozov got ‘rona and they are obviously not going to Syzran to compete at #1 Russian Cup

I worry about heart complications with even mild cases.

 

[Frau Muller]

So is Vladimir Morozov still in Florida...or was the team able to travel to Russia? Sorry but I don’t follow Pairs that closely to know comings & goings in real time.

 

[aka_gerbil]

So is Vladimir Morozov still in Florida...or was the team able to travel to Russia? Sorry but I don’t follow Pairs that closely to know comings & goings in real time.

They are in Russia. They flew back the 6th.

 

[mjb52]

Someone should ask Zhulin, he loves to comment on things

Zhulin has commented and he believes this is for the best.

 

[Ka3sha]

Zhulin has commented and he believes this is for the best.

I think Zhulin can draw some parallels between this and his own experience with Katsalapov

 

[Frau Muller]

They are in Russia. They flew back the 6th.

Thank you.

 

[Tinami Amori]

Why today? Interesting: https://www.sports.ru/figure-skating/1089055504.html

Shelepen about leaving Tutberidze: “I’m tired of swearing. There was no work going on, there was swearing after swearing. You couldn't go on like this

The meaning of the word "ругаться" in the context of the article is "to verbally fight" or "to harshly argue".

 

[happycamper2554]

I think Zhulin can draw some parallels between this and his own experience with Katsalapov

Who do we think had to grovel more to get back in. Katsalapov or medvedeva. I would think zhulin.

 

[Tinami Amori]

Vladimir Morozov has the *******, he and Tarasova will miss at least the first Russian Cup event...

Морозов заразился коронавирусом. Они с Тарасовой пропустят первый этап Кубка России

Российский фигурист Владимир Морозов , выступающий в паре с Евгенией Тарасовой, заразился коронавирусом. Сообщается, что состояние фигуриста нормальное.

www.sports.ru

 

[Ka3sha]

Shpilevaya/Smirnov parted their ways

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFNPzNGJQER/?igshid=1em1kzpbnno7x

 

[Wyliefan]

Can this day please end now before we get any more bad news??

 

[Sasha is DIVINE]

I agree, but OMG Bolero for a fourteen year old for the FS? That's just completely wrong, and it also seems like a choice that accentuates her lack of interpretive abilities, the one weakness in her skating. I sure hope they don't keep that for the Olympic season.

Yes, Bolero is so wrong for so many reasons. Some of which could be solved by not choreographing the program as a literal jumping drill.

 

[rfisher]

Shpilevaya/Smirnov parted their ways

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFNPzNGJQER/?igshid=1em1kzpbnno7x

I feel so sorry for her and she is a perfect example for everybody who says young, healthy people don't have to worry about YKW.

 

[ostile17]

They are in Russia. They flew back the 6th.

I hope he recovers soon.
Dai and Kana train with them and Dai looked and sounded pretty sick in this video today.

I pray he didn't catch it as well!

【髙橋大輔選手からのコメント】SKYCOURT D-iberte ASAKUSA オブジェ完成！

ご覧いただきありがとうございます！ 大変長らくお待たせ致しました！ 2019年春に髙橋大輔選手がトータルコーディネートしたマンション 「SKYCOURT D-iberte ASAKUSA」のエントランスオブジェが ついに完成致しました！ オブジェをデザインするにあたってのテーマなど、 髙橋大輔選手からのコメントを...

youtu.be

 

[Sylvia]

Shpilevaya/Smirnov parted their ways
...

She has since removed her Instagram post. If it's true, maybe she had to notify RusFed first because they are reserve national team members?

According to SE, Medvedeva has WD from this weekend's Russian Cup competition in Syzran and Anna Shcherbakova and Maya Khromykh are the only senior ladies competing from Tutberidze's group:
https://m.sport-express.ru/figure-s...yalas-s-etapa-kubka-rossii-v-syzrani-1711126/

 

[barbarafan]

Apparently, Vladimir Morozov got ‘rona and they are obviously not going to Syzran to compete at #1 Russian Cup

Going to the states is a really bad idea.

 

[DobrinFan]

According to SE, Medvedeva has WD from this weekend's Russian Cup competition in Syzran and Anna Shcherbakova and Maya Khromykh are the only senior ladies competing from Tutberidze's group:
https://m.sport-express.ru/figure-s...yalas-s-etapa-kubka-rossii-v-syzrani-1711126/

Samarin has withdrawn as well

Александр Самарин, Евгения Медведева и пара Евгения Тарасова - Владимир Морозов не выступят в Сызрани - Федерация фигурного катания на коньках России

Официальный сайт Федерации фигурного катания на коньках России. Новости, интервью, календарь и результаты соревнований, состав сборной команды.

fsrussia.ru

 

[Jeschke]

So with all these WD's it seems no big deal to WD and get later assignments (or bye's) to qualify. At least for the bigger names.
Wonder how crowded the last 2 events are

 

[DobrinFan]

So with all these WD's it seems no big deal to WD and get later assignments (or bye's) to qualify. At least for the bigger names.
Wonder how crowded the last 2 events are

IDK. I just hope my beloveds recover in time for the last 2 events. No way the fed doesn't move people or make exceptions now.

 

[Scott512]

Were there ever any updates on how Sofia Samodurova is doing post-test skate? I've been wondering since she withdrew from the LP with a fever.

I am concerned for Sofia and especially her 80 year old coach. And the thousands of fans at test skates who didn't wear masks. What?

 

[PRlady]

I feel so sorry for her and she is a perfect example for everybody who says young, healthy people don't have to worry about YKW.

Sorry, I missed something. One of them has the crud? I liked that team.

 

[Ka3sha]

Sorry, I missed something. One of them has the crud? I liked that team.

Yes, Anastasia had suffered from it back in June IIRC, she was hospitalized , then returned to training and still had suffered from the aftermath and couldn’t train properly and is still dealing with some kind of leg injury

 

[Sylvia]

Морозов заболел коронавирусом, его пара с Тарасовой пропустит этап КР

Российский фигурист Владимир Морозов, выступающий в спортивной паре с Евгенией Тарасовой, сообщил РИА Новости, что сдал положительный тест на коронавирус, дуэт... РИА Новости Спорт, 16.09.2020

rsport.ria.ru

Google translated excerpt of Vladimir Morozov's quote:

"Yes, the test showed a coronav*rus. I hope that the form is mild, there was a temperature in the first days. And now it has more or less normalized. My head aches. Rarely there is a cough, a sore throat. I undergo treatment at home. On September 28, I should take a test. If it is negative, in a day I will hand over another one, and then I will be able to go on the ice. Hopefully, we will be in time for Skate America and we will perform at the later stages of the Russian Cup, "Morozov said by phone." We are skipping the Russian Cup stage in Syzran, but I hope this (coronavirus) short history".

T/M originally were planning to compete in the second stage of the Russian Cup in Moscow (October 10-13) -- sounds like they may skip it as well? Skate America is Oct. 23-25.

 

[hanca]

So with all these WD's it seems no big deal to WD and get later assignments (or bye's) to qualify. At least for the bigger names.
Wonder how crowded the last 2 events are

In any other year, they can attend any event. This year it was split to ensure that some events won’t end up too overcrowded with top skaters. For example, in this event Medvedeva would have very little co petition, whereas in the event later on she may be unlucky and end up 10th... 7th and 7th may still be enough to get to the nationals, but with 10th place, that’s like saying goodbye to the nationals (unless she wins the other event).