Russian figure skating news in 2024

[Ananas Astra]

Petrosian and Sadkova have told the press that they slept badly last night because the pairs skaters and ice dancers partied too hard and it was too loud at the hotel .

If the Russians party, then they party. I still fondly remember that Sikharulidze interview where he told about the lost sofa and his and Yagudin's room being completely trashed.

 

[Dub16]

So, this was the best answer to those who doubt the quality of Russian girls. The level was very high overaly.

Would that be the quality of forced starvation, emotional abuse, performance enhancing drugs or unsustainable technique?

Oh well, I guess enjoy whatever it is until they reach their expiration date.

 

[Vagabond]

Interview with former skater Sofia Baranova about the culture in Russian FS. She doesn't hold back.

“After competitions or at camps alcohol flows freely. One official banquet after international competitions even ended with calling in strippers.” Sofia Baranova about pills to lose weight and athletes’ parties

Translation of the interview with Sofia Baranova who unveils the truth about behind-the-scenes of Russian figure skating.

fs-gossips.com

For those of you who just tuned in, this is a good interview that touches on the dark side of Russian skating. Some of it is undoubtedly true of skating in other countries, but some of it is not.

 

[Flanker]

Would that be the quality of forced starvation, emotional abuse, performance enhancing drugs or unsustainable technique?

Oh well, I guess enjoy whatever it is until they reach their expiration date.

Or... it's just all BS. But of course if it makes you happy to come just announcing to the public what you don't like I'm fine with it.

 

[Sylvia]

Interview with Tamara Moskvina - "It's too early to talk about euphoria": Moskvina on Russia's admission to the selection for the Games:

"Рано об эйфории заговорили": Москвина — о допуске России до отбора на Игры

Трехкратными чемпионами России в Омске стали Анастасия Мишина и Александр Галлямов — ученики Тамары Москвиной. Сами питерские фигуристы уже заявили, что мечтают РИА Новости Спорт, 22.12.2024

rsport.ria.ru

 

[rfisher]

What she's advised them is to keep their mouths shut and stay off social media until things are sorted out. Tarasova will spout off (but who cares) but you won't get something from Moskvina, Mishin or Tutberidze until decisions are made.

 

[pointbleu]

Where can I watch some videos from RusNats?

 

[rfisher]

Where can I watch some videos from RusNats?

See post 394 this thread. There are links to ru.tube and tv1

 

[TAHbKA]

What she's advised them is to keep their mouths shut and stay off social media until things are sorted out. Tarasova will spout off (but who cares) but you won't get something from Moskvina, Mishin or Tutberidze until decisions are made.

At least according to the article quited Moskvina did not advice anything to anyone. She keeps repeating she have not yet read the ISU release and doesnt comment on anything written there

 

[caseyedwards]

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[rfisher]

Dikidzhe and Malinin's 4As.

Figure Skating Delight ⛸️ 🥰 on Instagram: "Could we be witnessing both Ilia “quadg0d” Malinin and Vlad “lilwavymoves” Dikidzhi performing quad axels at Milano-Cortina 2026? 😮 This is incredibly exciting for the sport. I hope the ISU and IOC realize

4,883 likes, 44 comments - fs.delight on December 23, 2024: "Could we be witnessing both Ilia “quadg0d” Malinin and Vlad “lilwavymoves” Dikidzhi performing quad axels at Milano-Cortina 2026? 😮 This is incredibly exciting for the sport. I hope the ISU and IOC realize that. 👏🏼👏🏼...

www.instagram.com

 

[Coco]

Interview with former skater Sofia Baranova about the culture in Russian FS. She doesn't hold back.

“After competitions or at camps alcohol flows freely. One official banquet after international competitions even ended with calling in strippers.” Sofia Baranova about pills to lose weight and athletes’ parties

Translation of the interview with Sofia Baranova who unveils the truth about behind-the-scenes of Russian figure skating.

fs-gossips.com

This quote, "In my view, there’s a problem and it’s with Mark," burn it all down indeed.

 

[Karen-W]

Dikidzhe and Malinin's 4As.

Figure Skating Delight ⛸️ 🥰 on Instagram: "Could we be witnessing both Ilia “quadg0d” Malinin and Vlad “lilwavymoves” Dikidzhi performing quad axels at Milano-Cortina 2026? 😮 This is incredibly exciting for the sport. I hope the ISU and IOC realize

4,883 likes, 44 comments - fs.delight on December 23, 2024: "Could we be witnessing both Ilia “quadg0d” Malinin and Vlad “lilwavymoves” Dikidzhi performing quad axels at Milano-Cortina 2026? 😮 This is incredibly exciting for the sport. I hope the ISU and IOC realize that. 👏🏼👏🏼...

www.instagram.com

Looks like the clip was deleted.

 

[tony]

Looks like the clip was deleted.

It's there

 

[Karen-W]

It's there

Weird, I can't see it. Oh well.

 

[rfisher]

Looks like the clip was deleted.

I see it just fine. Ilia on top, Vlad on the bottom.

 

[Sylvia]

Weird, I can't see it. Oh well.

Владислав Дикиджи on Instagram: "4А"

17K likes, 233 comments - _vladislav_dikidzhi_ on December 23, 2024: "4А".

www.instagram.com

 

[Karen-W]

Владислав Дикиджи on Instagram: "4А"

17K likes, 233 comments - _vladislav_dikidzhi_ on December 23, 2024: "4А".

www.instagram.com

That's great! As nice as Ilia's.

 

[Sylvia]

IV Russian-Chinese Youth Winter Games in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (figure skating events will be held Jan. 10-11, 2025): https://project.sakh.online/tpost/787rbie5z1-figurnoe-katanie-sostav-komandi

Google translation:

Figure Skating: Team Composition
25.12.2024

Very soon, at the RKI-2025, we will see exciting performances by 14 talented figure skaters from Russia and China. The competition promises to be bright and memorable!

What awaits the spectators?

The tournament will feature four types of programs: men's and women's singles, pair skating and ice dancing. In total, 4 sets of awards will be played out . This means that each athlete will make every effort to show the best performance and receive well-deserved recognition.

How did the Russian athletes qualify?

The junior stages of the Grand Prix became the qualifying competitions for Russian figure skaters. As a result, the best of the best - candidates for master of sports - will defend the honor of the country at the tournament. Let's get to know them better:

Men's skating: Lev Lazarev, Nikita Sarnovsky, Vadim Voronov. These athletes have already proven their skills in junior competitions and are ready to conquer new heights.
Women's skating: Anna Lyashenko, Sofia Dzepka, Agata Petrova. Excellent representatives of women's skating will show the audience their best programs.
Ice dancing: Elizaveta Maleina and Matvey Samokhin, as well as Arina Gorshenina and Ilya Makarov. The dance couples will demonstrate their technique and beauty of movement.
Pair skating: Taisiya Shcherbinina and Artem Petrov, Veronika Merenkova and Danil Galimov. The pairs promise to show complex elements and excellent interaction.

The tournament will be held according to the Olympic system, which means that the spectators will see a fair and intense fight for medals. We are sure that this event will be remembered by all fans of figure skating!

Anton Sikharulidze wished victory to the figure skaters participating in the upcoming Russian-Chinese Youth Winter Games (excerpt from the fsrussia.ru press' release published on the federation's website on Dec. 25, 2024):

At a press conference held on December 25 in Moscow dedicated to the upcoming Youth Games, the acting president of the Russian Figure Skating Federation (RFSF), Olympic champion Anton Sikharulidze, stated:

-- If we talk about the Russian-Chinese Games, then there will be all four types of figure skating. There will be three participants from our country for girls and boys, and two pairs for pairs and dance. Competitions in the junior category - 13-19 years old.

At this age, we have very strong guys who are not inferior to adults in technical equipment, and in some cases even beat them. I think that these guys will show themselves brightly at these Games. Our guys won all the previous competitions. But even though our Chinese comrades are really friends, I would still like to wish our guys victory.

We are closely watching the junior team, because these are the guys who will compete in 2030-2034. It is good that they will participate in competitions to learn to perform under high pressure, said Anton Sikharulidze.

The Russian-Chinese Games are the first major international competitions in the Russian calendar for 2025. 112 athletes from Russia and China will take part in tournaments in such Olympic sports as ski jumping, Nordic combined, snowboarding, freestyle skiing, alpine skiing, curling, short track, figure skating, and cross-country skiing.

The venues will be five sports facilities in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk: the Vysota ski jump complex, the Triumph ski and biathlon complex, the Gorny Vozdukh ski complex, the Vostok training center, and the Kristall sports palace.

 

[Flanker]

IV Russian-Chinese Youth Winter Games in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (figure skating events will be held Jan. 10-11, 2025): https://project.sakh.online/tpost/787rbie5z1-figurnoe-katanie-sostav-komandi

Google translation:

Figure Skating: Team Composition
25.12.2024

Very soon, at the RKI-2025, we will see exciting performances by 14 talented figure skaters from Russia and China. The competition promises to be bright and memorable!

What awaits the spectators?

The tournament will feature four types of programs: men's and women's singles, pair skating and ice dancing. In total, 4 sets of awards will be played out . This means that each athlete will make every effort to show the best performance and receive well-deserved recognition.

How did the Russian athletes qualify?

The junior stages of the Grand Prix became the qualifying competitions for Russian figure skaters. As a result, the best of the best - candidates for master of sports - will defend the honor of the country at the tournament. Let's get to know them better:

Men's skating: Lev Lazarev, Nikita Sarnovsky, Vadim Voronov. These athletes have already proven their skills in junior competitions and are ready to conquer new heights.
Women's skating: Anna Lyashenko, Sofia Dzepka, Agata Petrova. Excellent representatives of women's skating will show the audience their best programs.
Ice dancing: Elizaveta Maleina and Matvey Samokhin, as well as Arina Gorshenina and Ilya Makarov. The dance couples will demonstrate their technique and beauty of movement.
Pair skating: Taisiya Shcherbinina and Artem Petrov, Veronika Merenkova and Danil Galimov. The pairs promise to show complex elements and excellent interaction.

The tournament will be held according to the Olympic system, which means that the spectators will see a fair and intense fight for medals. We are sure that this event will be remembered by all fans of figure skating!

Anton Sikharulidze wished victory to the figure skaters participating in the upcoming Russian-Chinese Youth Winter Games (excerpt from the fsrussia.ru press' release published on the federation's website on Dec. 25, 2024):

Eduard Karartynyan replaced Lev Lazarev:

Эдуард Карартынян выступит на Российско-китайских играх

Соревнования по фигурному катанию на Российско-китайских играх пройдут в Южно-Сахалинске 10-11 января. Ранее стало известно, что Лев Лазарев пропустит турнир из-за болезни.

www.sports.ru

 

[TAHbKA]

Boikova/Kozlovskii's throw 4s is on telegram.

 

[Karen-W]

Boikova/Kozlovskii's throw 4s is on telegram.

And on IG. It's a IG Story & has been up about 21 hours so it will expire shortly.

Login • Instagram

Welcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world.

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[Sylvia]

IV Russian-Chinese Youth Winter Games in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (figure skating events will be held Jan. 10-11, 2025)

Results page in English: https://fsrussia.ru/results/2425/IVRCYWG2025/index.htm

 

[Flanker]

Vladisla Dikidzhi 4A+3T:

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[TAHbKA]

Trusova pregnant

 

[rfisher]

Trusova pregnant

She said there was no reason to waste time when they got married so not surprised. In fact, she told Makar that if he didn't want kids right away, there was no point in getting married.

I think it's a given that Dikidzhi will be the Russian pick to go to the Olympic qualifier. Women will be Petrosian. Dance, no idea if they won't let Bukin go and pairs is between two teams and again no idea which they'll pick by next fall. I guess it will depend on how they interpret those rules and if they DQ Mish/Gal. If they do, it's Boi/Koz.

 

[Karen-W]

She said there was no reason to waste time when they got married so not surprised. In fact, she told Makar that if he didn't want kids right away, there was no point in getting married.

I think it's a given that Dikidzhi will be the Russian pick to go to the Olympic qualifier. Women will be Petrosian. Dance, no idea if they won't let Bukin go and pairs is between two teams and again no idea which they'll pick by next fall. I guess it will depend on how they interpret those rules and if they DQ Mish/Gal. If they do, it's Boi/Koz.

They have to have their selections made by the end of February. They get to name 1 AIN and 1 substitute for each discipline.

 

[rfisher]

It's all about the rules. Mish/Gal won nationals because Boi/Koz let nerves get to them. Their GP final is in March so if they have to decide before March, it will depend on the rules because I think Mish/Gal are the more secure team with regard to rock solid consistency. But, Boi/Koz have had an amazing season and have a superb SP (that they should keep for next season). Either team is a medal threat at the Olympics so in that regard it doesn't matter which is sent....except to the team who doesn't get to go and that's just a fact of life and no point debating it. Personally, I'd love to see Moskvina win another OGM, but it's out of her control on whether her team or Tutberidze's goes to China and then to Italy. Although in her 80s and she shows no sign of slowing down so she may coach for another quad. Who knows?

But Dikidzhi and Petrosian will be the singles entry. His 4A is competitive with Malinins with the caveat Ilia has jumped his in big compeitions and Vlad has not. Petrosian has a solid 3A and 2 quads so she's the women's pick for certain, barring some weird happening.

 

[Flanker]

Moscow championship younger age is staring:
Online scoring: https://ffkm.ru/images/files/online/2025-01-14_pm/index.htm
Stream day 1: https://vkvideo.ru/video-227199186_456239199

Lots of interesting girls among older age:
Anna Dokukina, Alisa Zaikina, Ekaterina Korchazhnikova, Valeria Litvincheva, Nika Maskaykina, Arina Parsegova, Maya Sarafanova, Sofia Sarnovskaya, Marina Sarycheva, Polina Solntseva, Ekaterina Stotskaya, Victoria Streltsova, Alisa Chistyakova

 

[Ka3sha]

Stepanova/Bukin, Khudaberdieva/Bazin and Khavronina/Narizhny have all withdrawn from Russian Cup final

Narizhny had a surgery and should be back on the ice in March/April, no reasons given for others