Russian figure skating news in 2024

[kwanfan1818]

Bukin wasn't allowed to compete in 2018 due to mysterious (to the public) reasons. I think choosing them would be risky.

They were 6th in Beijing, so I'm not sure how much of a risk that would be in 2026.

 

[Amy L]

They were 6th in Beijing, so I'm not sure how much of a risk that would be in 2026.

But that was before the ban and the extremely strict rules choosing their one representative for each discipline.

 

[kwanfan1818]

But that was before the ban and the extremely strict rules choosing their one representative for each discipline.

Which rules do you think they'd have problems with? Or at least more than other Russian skaters?

 

[Amy L]

Which rules do you think they'd have problems with? Or at least more than other Russian skaters?

Isn't there something in there about not being connected to skaters or coaches that have had doping violations? I haven't gone through it recently but I thought that was a thing. Bukin already got rejected once before. Back in the day I heard it was about not having done enough tests but that doesn't seem plausible to me. The IOC would know what he did or didn't do, it doesn't matter if his penalty was from 8 years ago, he'd still be a liability if in fact he was rejected for doping.

 

[kwanfan1818]

Isn't there something in there about not being connected to skaters or coaches that have had doping violations?

Adelia Petrosian's coach is Tutberidze: it doesn't get any more connected than that. Why would S/B be more of a risk than Petrosian?

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Adelia Petrosian's coach is Tutberidze: it doesn't get any more connected than that. Why would S/B be more of a risk than Petrosian?

I think she’s also a risk.

 

[kwanfan1818]

I think she’s a test of the ISU’s spine.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

I think she’s a test of the ISU’s spine.

Probably. I expect they’ll fail.

 

[caseyedwards]

Elena Ilinykh posted something rather cryptic on IG the other day.



What is going on with her and her husband? Is he out of favor with Putin now?

the guy is a flake

Which rules do you think they'd have problems with? Or at least more than other Russian skaters?

Obviously implicit non verbal. If you can’t define that then anyone could be banned for any reason

Is skating on putins tv channel. Channel one. Implicit nonverbal support?


what’s the defense? Channel one is always connected to government from 1991. It’s just the government channel. It’s the most popular Channel. It just is what it is.

Of course it is sanctioned. It has banned opponents of the war. If you opposed the war you wouldn’t be In the channel one cup

 

[kwanfan1818]

I’d bet the house that they’ll fail.

 

[Amy L]

Probably. I expect they’ll fail.

I agree. Tutberidze will use the excuse of "It wasn't me, it was Kamila and her grandfather's backwash" and use that as a way to get Petrosian through.

 

[caseyedwards]

I agree. Tutberidze will use the excuse of "It wasn't me, it was Kamila and her grandfather's backwash" and use that as a way to get Petrosian through.

She would still have to be judged on if she implicitly nonverbally supported the war by being in channel one cup show several times. It’s not really a competition. It’s a show paid for by and organized by channel one. Everyone is paid by a sanctioned pro war company

 

[Theatregirl1122]

implicitly nonverbally

Do you get paid by somebody for the number of times you repeat this phrase?

 

[caseyedwards]

Do you get paid by somebody for the number of times you repeat this phrase?

It’s how the isu says it will determine if a Russian is eligible or not. No one can define it. It’s the key isu criteria

 

[Theatregirl1122]

It’s how the isu says it will determine if a Russian is eligible or not. No one can define it. It’s the key isu criteria

I think you’ll find that’s not what I asked.

 

[Ka3sha]

Haven't watched Ice Dance and Ladies today, but Men's LP was amazing.
I have no idea what the Fed should do and whom they would choose.
I would go with Gumennik and Dikidzhi in any order given the criteria but would be happy for almost anyone

 

[rfisher]

Haven't watched Ice Dance and Ladies today, but Men's LP was amazing.
I have no idea what the Fed should do and whom they would choose.
I would go with Gumennik and Dikidzhi in any order given the criteria but would be happy for almost anyone

ITA. The good thing for the fed, is they have 4 skaters who will have no problems getting that Olympic spot, so they really have freedom to choose.

The ladies were solid. I won't spoil it for you as there were a couple of surprises.

 

[Ka3sha]

The ladies were solid. I won't spoil it for you as there were a couple of surprises.

Feel free to spoil, i have seen the results and do not plan to watch everyone anyway

 

[rfisher]

Feel free to spoil, i have seen the results and do not plan to watch everyone anyway

Then watch Mura. Best SP skate she's had all season. I'm not usually a fan or hers, but she was flawless today. Frolova has become such a mature and beautiful skater. Adelia fell on the 3A for the first time all season. They all laughed. Sadkova is really the better skater of the two, but her lack of confidence just kills her when she could really shine. I think the fed will send Petrosian without a doubt, but Mura made a case for herself as the alternate if she doesn't implode in the FS as she often does. And, that being the case, I think Gorbacheva will get the alternate spot as she's so consistent, but I'm sad for Frolova and Sadkova that there aren't more than one. The only falls in the entire comp were Adelia's 3A and Sinitsina who has struggled all season with boot issues.

 

[Bigbird]

Khudaberdieva She was such a talent when she first came on the scene in juniors; for a brief while it seemed like she was on a trajectory to be one of the big stars of the sport.

I liked her with Filatov and the partner before that, her current partner doesn't elevate the team at all.

 

[Bigbird]

Well said.

I get the feeling in part that he was trying his best to be "diplomatic" (words fail me here), in his mind, to protect his family, both those in Russia and the Ukraine. His grandparents went through the ringer. He thought it would protect them, but he saw for himself....that nothing would come from that really.

 

[Bigbird]

What is Russia's obssesion with emaciated ice dancers? What they've done to Vasilisa is crazy...she is a shell of herself with little or no real power. I much prefered their performances earlier in the season...what I saw today was disappointing and weak. She had little control of her blade. I understand completely the reservations of some countries towards Russia's return to international competitions.

 

[Ka3sha]

Gumennik’s LP from today

Петр Гуменник. Мужчины. Произвольная программа. Финал Гран-при России по фигурному катанию 2025

Прокат Петра Гуменника прошел на одном дыхании, а зал после выступления встал. Исполнение произвольной программы в финале Гран-при России стало для Петра лучшим в карьере. С итоговой оценкой в 314,54 балла фигурист победил, обновив сразу два рекорда — по второму виду (210,04) и по сумме за два...

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[caseyedwards]

What is Russia's obssesion with emaciated ice dancers? What they've done to Vasilisa is crazy...she is a shell of herself with little or no real power. I much prefered their performances earlier in the season...what I saw today was disappointing and weak. She had little control of her blade. I understand completely the reservations of some countries towards Russia's return to international competitions.

If there is a country with ice dancers that are built like synchro skaters please share! I don’t see any! I see all dancers are super super thin and non normal size at all!

 

[caseyedwards]

I think you’ll find that’s not what I asked.

so what if I am being paid to say implicit nonverbal support must be totally absent? Is that bad

 

[PRlady]

so what if I am being paid to say implicit nonverbal support must be totally absent? Is that bad

Uh, are you being paid? Who cares enough about Russian participation in the Olys to pay for troll posts on a figure skating message board?

 

[caseyedwards]

Uh, are you being paid? Who cares enough about Russian participation in the Olys to pay for troll posts on a figure skating message board?

There won’t be Russian participation because of the implicit nonverbal test. Unless it has been defined and all skaters have been cleared of implicit nonverbal support

 

[PRlady]

There won’t be Russian participation because of the implicit nonverbal test. Unless it has been defined and all skaters have been cleared of implicit nonverbal support

That did not answer the question about your posts.

 

[caseyedwards]

That did not answer the question about your posts.

What’s the importance?

 

[PRlady]

What’s the importance?

We actually need to know if people are paid to post here, whether for commercial or political reasons.

Professionally I’ve been aware of paid influencers in other areas, it’s a common strategy nowadays.