Russian figure skating news in 2024

[Amy L]

Was Grishin the guy with the very nice voice? I liked him, although I too didn't understand any Russian. He seemed nice.

Yes, that's him. He was nice and supportive and not jingoistic as some other Russian TV commentators.

 

[rfisher]

Trusova gave birth

The instagram post of them leaving for the hospital trailed by two of the dogs is pretty funny.

 

[On My Own]

I'm very sad to read this. It's good to know he was a wonderful person behind the scenes.

 

[4rkidz]

The instagram post of them leaving for the hospital trailed by two of the dogs is pretty funny.

They are an entertaining couple on social media.

 

[Ka3sha]

Petr Gumennik’s SP from today’s Tamara Moskvina’s master class

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Тренировочный прокат новой короткой программы Петра Гуменника. Cr: федерация здравого смысла России

t.me

 

[Bigbird]

Petr Gumennik’s SP from today’s Tamara Moskvina’s master class

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Тренировочный прокат новой короткой программы Петра Гуменника. Cr: федерация здравого смысла России

t.me

Oh my.

 

[EdgyIceMarks]

Since I don't use Telegram - is this footage from the same event? (1:25 and onwards)

 

[Ka3sha]

Since I don't use Telegram - is this footage from the same event? (1:25 and onwards)

Yes, it’s the same
Didn’t see this video before posting the telegram link, thank you

 

[Karen-W]

He looks to be in good form ahead of the OQE. But he needs to lose the handkerchief prop.

 

[rfisher]

Thanks for the video. I've always been a fan of Gumennik. When he was a teenager, he'd master the 3A or a quad and then promptly grow 3 inches and have to do it all over again. Now, that he's an adult, the jumps look solid and he has always been an elegant skater. I did really like his Dune program from last season, but I get why they want something new for the Olympics.

Sometimes I am puzzled by Moskvina's music choices for her skaters, but this works very well with his skating style.

 

[peibeck]

He looks to be in good form ahead of the OQE. But he needs to lose the handkerchief prop.

Yes, I don't get that at all, and it's actually distracting in a not so good way.

The second jump pass looked under, but otherwise this was a very impressive public debut. Of course it's not the same pressure as the OQE will be, but that event will be packed with headcases and strong but not yet great skaters.

 

[EdgyIceMarks]

Since the discourse on the handkerchief made me curious...

Referring to ISU Special Regulations and Technical Rules, pertaining to Single & Pair Skating / Ice Dance:

Rule 501
Clothing

1. At ISU Championships and International Competitions, including the Olympic Winter Games and the Winter Youth Olympic Games, the clothing of the Competitors must be modest, dignified and appropriate for athletic competition – not garish or theatrical in design. Clothing may, however, reflect the character of the music chosen. The clothing must not give the effect of excessive nudity inappropriate for the discipline. Men must wear full length trousers. Accessories and props are not permitted. [Emphasis mine]
Clothing that does not adhere to these guidelines will be penalized by a deduction (see Rule 353, paragraph 1.n).
For Ice Dance, exceptions to the restrictions may be announced by the IDTC.

2. The decorations on costumes must be non-detachable. Part of the costume or decoration falling on the ice will be penalized by a deduction (see Rule 353, paragraph 1.n).

...in which case the handkerchief prop probably won't feature in competition? Unless the handkerchief is somehow not a 'prop' but a (non-detachable) 'decoration on costume'.

 

[rfisher]

Yes, I don't get that at all, and it's actually distracting in a not so good way.

The second jump pass looked under, but otherwise this was a very impressive public debut. Of course it's not the same pressure as the OQE will be, but that event will be packed with headcases and strong but not yet great skaters.

He'll go through the test skates in September and they will critique the programs with a magnifying glass. This is a show case for all the skaters at Moskvina's rink prior to the test skates.

 

[caseyedwards]

My vote that he won’t qualify is correct! Not only is he Russian but feedback is overwhelmingly “one of the worst programs ever” partly because of the handkerchief but also no choreo. It’s like “have no choreo but do a handkerchief prop!” If they remove the handkerchief there is absolutely nothing.

 

[4rkidz]

Oh that’s really good from Petr, I’m glad he is the choice as I think he has a nice balance between artistry and athleticism. Agreed about the handkerchief.