From Russia With Love [#40]: Summer 2021 & into the Olympic season

[Brenda_Bottems]

WOWWWW All of this for a draw ceremony? This is hard-core.. I wish USFSA would do something more similar

Indeed.

Unfortunately,the USFSA prefers to spend their funding on cardboard cutouts and salaries for their bloated bureaucracy.

Things were much more glamorous and civilized in the 90s,under proper leadership.

-BB

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

The draw was like a runway. Each skater made his or her own fashion statement. Boikova was definitely the most original. But now that I think of it, almost everyone wore black. I wonder why.

I want someone to walk up with a ciggy and a glass of scotch

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Indeed.

Unfortunately,the USFSA prefers to spend their funding on cardboard cutouts and salaries for their bloated bureaucracy.

Things were much more glamorous and civilized in the 90s,under proper leadership.

-BB

Lollll

I will say USFSA finally dropped a nickel and got a proper kiss and cry. After watching all of the Grand Prix I can’t believe I’m gonna say this I think our kiss and cry was the best. Although they could hire someone who understood how to work technology and have proper feeds of skaters friends and family appearing on the background that would’ve been amazing. I think my least favorite kiss and cry this time around were Canada and France

 

[BittyBug]

Visited there in 2013- that's a long time. Would love to visit again, particularly for a skating competition.

I keep hoping they’ll host Rostelecom there once again.

 

[Perky Shae Lynn]

That draw ceremony made my day. Tarasova looked so happy and sparkling.

 

[Tahuu]

Indeed.

Unfortunately,the USFSA prefers to spend their funding on cardboard cutouts and salaries for their bloated bureaucracy.

Things were much more glamorous and civilized in the 90s,under proper leadership.

-BB

Please stop spreading the misinformation and lies. The cardboard cutouts are a fund raiser for memorial fund to support figure skaters, not USFS wasting their money. Every donor knows it. It’s up to $150 a seat.

 

[Sylvia]

Photos from yesterday's draw ceremony:

Жеребьевка участников чемпионата России. Фоторепортаж

Торжественная жеребьевка участников чемпионата России 2022 по фигурному катанию прошла в Государственной Академической Капелле Санкт-Петербурга. Фоторепортаж Юлии КОМАРОВОЙ и Татьяны ФЛАДЕ

fsrussia.ru

ETA:

Didn't see this Mishina/Galliamov interview that was published on Dec. 17 - "This season I wanted to prove that the victory at the World Championship was not accidental" (quote from Galliamov) - posted here:

Анастасия Мишина – Александр Галлямов: «В этом сезоне хотелось доказать, что победа на чемпионате мира не была случайной»

Анастасия Мишина – Александр Галлямов стартовали в олимпийском сезоне в новом для себя статусе чемпионов мира и на каждом турнире старались подтвердить высокий уровень. Ученики Тамары Москвиной и

fsrussia.ru

 

[love_skate2011]

T/M just crack under pressure, the moment I saw her eyes at the starting pose I knew there will be a mistake,
I dont know if "they want it too much" is right, its more like they cant help but compare themselves to others
the moment they saw M/G and B/K scores, they must have been spooked. Its mental and not even Tutberidze can change that.

P/K were lowballed and A/N Im surprised they got higher scores.

I still hope P/K make the podium, I have calculated they need T/M to make 3 big mistakes a fall in the SBS, big mistake in throw and a step out or aborted lift which is possible and B/K need a fall in SBS and a throw and P/K need to skate clean.

hope dies last for P/K, hope one of B/K or T/M are out of podium

Akopova / Rakhamnanin have good prospects next season.
Khabibullina / Knyazhuk its good they didn't get inflated marks, they will break up soon anyways coz of her height
Davankova 2.0

IN PAIRS: No height Difference, You FAIL.

 

[Sylvia]

Your constant trolling on the same topic is . I hope people just ignore.

ETA: Russia's depth in pairs is just AMAZING - so much talent on display!

 

[Sylvia]

Soloviev update:

Менеджер Соловьева сообщила подробности о состоянии избитого фигуриста

Состояние олимпийского чемпиона 2014 года по фигурному катанию Дмитрия Соловьева, подвергшегося нападению, остается без изменений, сообщила РИА Новости менеджер РИА Новости Спорт, 23.12.2021

rsport.ria.ru

On Tuesday night, Soloviev was beaten in Moscow after he stood up for the two-time European curling champion, his common-law wife Anna Sidorova. The athlete was hospitalized in the Botkin hospital with head injuries.
"So far (the state of Solovyov) has not changed. The head hurts and weakness," Bolotova said.

On Thursday, the court should choose a measure of restraint for those who attacked Solovyov. A source of RIA Novosti in law enforcement noted that the police opened a criminal case on deliberate infliction of moderate harm to health against two suspects. They face up to five years in prison.

 

[irenemulindwairen]

T/M just crack under pressure, the moment I saw her eyes at the starting pose I knew there will be a mistake,
I dont know if "they want it too much" is right, its more like they cant help but compare themselves to others
the moment they saw M/G and B/K scores, they must have been spooked. Its mental and not even Tutberidze can change that.

P/K were lowballed and A/N Im surprised they got higher scores.

I still hope P/K make the podium, I have calculated they need T/M to make 3 big mistakes a fall in the SBS, big mistake in throw and a step out or aborted lift which is possible and B/K need a fall in SBS and a throw and P/K need to skate clean.

hope dies last for P/K, hope one of B/K or T/M are out of podium

Akopova / Rakhamnanin have good prospects next season.
Khabibullina / Knyazhuk its good they didn't get inflated marks, they will break up soon anyways coz of her height
Davankova 2.0

IN PAIRS: No height Difference, You FAIL.

Just because you don't like a particular pair, you must not wish bad for them. It may backfire(well, I hope it does).

 

[Hedwig]

Thank you @Frau Muller
The FD has had to be modified quite a bit to accommodate Tiff's health limitations, so is not exactly what Chris choreographed.

if she should not go on a plane for three months, would she even be able to go to the Olympics in the event that they are chosen for the team?

 

[taz'smum]

if she should not go on a plane for three months, would she even be able to go to the Olympics in the event that they are chosen for the team?

The Olympics are more than 3 months after she left hospital. Though immaterial, as at this moment their fitness is in question, so selection is unlikely.

 

[Hedwig]

It depends on how quickly they are expected to make a recovery. But if I were the Russian fed with no clear third team on the horizon, I would keep my options open and see how they progress.

 

[love_skate2011]

Just because you don't like a particular pair, you must not wish bad for them. It may backfire(well, I hope it does).

everyone is entitled to who they like, Im not wishing bad for them
I'm just calculating the mistakes needed in order for P/K to podium.

I never even mention Boikova and Kozlovski's not so good and entitled attitudes.

 

[hanca]

The Olympics are more than 3 months after she left hospital. Though immaterial, as at this moment their fitness is in question, so selection is unlikely.

You never know. There could be a skate off between the third place finisher and them at the Europeans. But then there would be the problem who to leave off the team for Europeans. Sinitsina/Katsalapov or Stepanova/Bukin? If S/K don’t compete at the Europeans, they will be disadvantaged at the Olympics. S/B missed GP so they will be keen to compete at the Europeans, to get some competition experience this season.

 

[irenemulindwairen]

everyone is entitled to who they like, Im not wishing bad for them
I'm just calculating the mistakes needed in order for P/K to podium.

I never even mention Boikova and Kozlovski's not so good and entitled attitudes.

I wish ALL the pair skaters well including Boikova and Kozlovski. They may get on some people's nerves but I still love them too.

 

[overedge]

everyone is entitled to who they like, Im not wishing bad for them

No, posting all the possible ways they could make mistakes is showing how much you like them

 

[RoseRed]

You never know. There could be a skate off between the third place finisher and them at the Europeans. But then there would be the problem who to leave off the team for Europeans. Sinitsina/Katsalapov or Stepanova/Bukin? If S/K don’t compete at the Europeans, they will be disadvantaged at the Olympics. S/B missed GP so they will be keen to compete at the Europeans, to get some competition experience this season.

Stepanova/Bukin competed on the GP this season?

 

[hanca]

Stepanova/Bukin competed on the GP this season?

Ups, I am sorry, you are right. Somehow I remembered that all three top couples were off, and that’s not correct. Only two out of three.

 

[tony]

Ups, I am sorry, you are right. Somehow I remembered that all three top couples were off, and that’s not correct. Only two out of three.

Which other couples are you referring to? Sinitsina and Katsalapov were on the Grand Prix, as well, and won both of their events.

Back to the topic, I think the Russians really appreciate Europeans and I don't see any of the Olympic-bound skaters being passed over so that skaters lower down the ranks can get a shot at a skate-off. If there's injury or a skater/team not feeling 100%, then maybe. But otherwise, if there are any last-minute decisions, I think Russia would do it with a domestic competition a la 2019.

 

[hanca]

Which other couples are you referring to? Sinitsina and Katsalapov were on the Grand Prix, as well, and won both of their events.

Back to the topic, I think the Russians really appreciate Europeans and I don't see any of the Olympic-bound skaters being passed over so that skaters lower down the ranks can get a shot at a skate-off. If there's injury or a skater/team not feeling 100%, then maybe. But otherwise, if there are any last-minute decisions, I think Russia would do it with a domestic competition a la 2019.

Yes and Katsalapov got injured there, if you recall. Their coach said that he wasn’t able to put even his shoes on afterwards.

 

[mjb52]

He was injured at a Russia Cup event. Skated both Grand Prix events while recovering.

 

[angi]

Yes and Katsalapov got injured there, if you recall. Their coach said that he wasn’t able to put even his shoes on afterwards.

It was during a Russian Cup event, not during a GP event.

 

[tony]

Yes and Katsalapov got injured there, if you recall. Their coach said that he wasn’t able to put even his shoes on afterwards.

I recall this:

He was injured at a Russia Cup event. Skated both Grand Prix events while recovering.

It was during a Russian Cup event, not during a GP event.

 

[hanca]

It was during a Russian Cup event, not during a GP event.

Ups, my days in the last two months have been so busy that it is just one big blur.

 

[love_skate2011]

Davis / Smolkin getting silver should solidfy their spot going to the Olympics.

they are well position to lead Russia's next generation next quad under Igor as he is also eager to be back in the limelight.
You cant blame D/S, The rest of russian juniors transitioning to seniors have been all flops S/A, S/N, U/A and E/E.

I can only see maybe two the russian-greek and russian-italian duos, but dont hold your hopes too high too as they too have deficits.

 

[hanca]

The question is whether Sinitsina/Katsalapov will be able to go to Olympics. If not, maybe even Khubardieva/Bazin will get their chance.

 

[muffinplus]

Bazin bitched about Davis/Smolkin... can't blame him

 

[love_skate2011]

The question is whether Sinitsina/Katsalapov will be able to go to Olympics. If not, maybe even Khubardieva/Bazin will get their chance.

Sinitsina posted in instagram, they aim to be back at Euros, its the same injury recurring throughout the years
its about the tapes will be able to hold for the Olympics, Katsalapov may need another rest and massage, maybe they'll skip Euros too ?