Russian figure skating news in 2024

[Lara111]

I agree, that held my interest. They are turning into quite a good team. I liked them with past partners and am glad they have each other.

BTW who was the older blonde woman at the beginning at the boards with them? My head wanted to turn her into Tchaikovskaya, but there just is no way, right?

looks like Tchaikovskaya

 

[farahfan]

Agreed. That was wonderful, leagues better than anything Step/Buk ever did.

It just sucks that not only were KagNec and other ice dance/pairs victims of international politics but also the politics of their fed. Probably this has been discussed ad nauseam but seeing these beautiful programs raises the question up again. If the fed cared so much about international competition they would have proposed the pairs with the best chance of meeting the criteria.

 

[Vagabond]

Ukranians are the victims here, not Russian skaters.

 

[Pastilage]

This!! I second, third, quad this!

This!! I second, third, quad this!

I absolutely adore them. That program is stunning. Hopefully they keep it another year if they can compete internationally.

 

[On My Own]

Just one day this interminable discussion will end and I'll hopefully never need to say "let's ban America and revoke every medal they won since 2003" to exactly the same person ever again.

 

[Bigbird]

I find they put far too much attention on Diva Vasilisa. There needs to be a balance. They don't really engage Maxim's strengths, and their programs are much too cluttered. In three years, tops, these two will be going to Zhulin.