Russian women news & updates, 2021-22 season

[alexikeguchi]

Hmmmm... So what FSRs need a senior ladies skater? Moldova, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan...

Kazakhstan, since it sadly looks like Tursynbaeva is done.

 

[layman]

I love Veronika Zhilina! She looks like Trusova's mini-me. Trusova could be her mother.

Zhilina skates with the same guts and fearlessness as her mother (Trusova), but I think she has even more spunk. I love the speed and attack that I see in her skating.

 

[hanca]

I love Veronika Zhilina! She looks like Trusova's mini-me. Trusova could be her mother.

Do we watch the same Trusova? I don’t think Trusova looks old enough to be anyone’s mother! Hopefully she won’t be for a few years.

 

[karmena]

I am sure it was not what OP meant to say/said. Perhaps your take is far too rational.

 

[layman]

I am sure it was not what OP meant to say/said. Perhaps your take is far too rational.

Right. I did not mean her literal (biological) mother but rather her skate mother. A skate mother is someone you look up to and emulate.

 

[Ananas Astra]

Right. I did not mean her literal (biological) mother but rather her skate mother. A skate mother is someone you look up to and emulate.

There are better words for that: role-model or idol.

 

[VALuvsMKwan]

Right. I did not mean her literal (biological) mother but rather her skate mother. A skate mother is someone you look up to and emulate.

Sounds more like a drag mother from a RuPaul series. As was posted below:

There are better words for that: role-model or idol.

 

[Maximillian]

There are better words for that: role-model or idol.

Nobody cares! Lighten up! Surely there must be something of more substance to police/scold

 

[Tobbe]

Nobody cares! Lighten up! Surely there must be something of more substance to police/scold

Yeah nobody cares. Let's watch Maria Talalaikina again instead...

Мария Талалайкина. Произвольная программа. Женщины. Чемпионат России по фигурному катанию 2021

Смотрите все видео Первого канала на https://www.1tv.ruСмотрите также прямое вещание Первого канала в Интернете на http://stream.1tv.ru/liveОфициальные ка...

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[skipaway]

Medvedeva Back to Orser?

Is this new?

 

[Frau Muller]

Medvedeva Back to Orser?

Is this new?

April Fools Day in September?

 

[skipaway]

April Fools Day in September?

Yes, apparently fake.

 

[Sylvia]

3 clips of Trusova practicing in Chelyabinsk: https://www.instagram.com/p/CTmpRhsoxIP/

4F
4S
3A
!!!
PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Short Program - Frida
Long Program - Cruella (2021 Film)

Video by @angelinaveiraukh

 

[angi]

Kostornaia got her 3A back:

https://twitter.com/waItzmasquerade/status/1436219532721283073

 

[love_skate2011]

the music though, I hear a wailing sound ?

 

[zoe111]

Kostornaia got her 3A back:

https://twitter.com/waItzmasquerade/status/1436219532721283073

So happy to see this

 

[ЭPiKUilyam]

Kazakhstan, since it sadly looks like Tursynbaeva is done.

Even her violin on ice was sad....

 

[ЭPiKUilyam]

3 clips of Trusova practicing in Chelyabinsk: https://www.instagram.com/p/CTmpRhsoxIP/

I'm most happy to see her 3axel!!! That's the jump she really needs. A 3a in the SP and one in the LP will give her such a bonus with the rest of her quads. I could seriously see her do her LP as: 3a, 4f, 4s, 4ltz-2t//////// 4ltz(-3t), 4toe(-Eu-3sal), 3ltz(-3t or -3lp). The backloaded combos would have to be on an "As It Happens" situation. Aim for the 3t on the 4ltz in the second half which gets the most points. If she misses the first 4lz she can then do two 4toes in combo, replacing the second 4lz. Then she can use the final 3lutz to put in whatever combination she wants (-3lp/3t/2t). We already know that Sasha always comes out fighting hard early season, and seems to lose her edge come later competitions. But I'd LOVE her to compete this program cleanly just to see how she scores.

 

[wickedwitch]

the music though, I hear a wailing sound ?

It's blues. From what I've seen of the program, it really suits her.

Waking up to see Aliona landing a 3A again with a great new SP has already made my day.

ETA: a longer clip of her SP https://twitter.com/kostobot/status/1436248516326830087

 

[jenny12]

Kostornaia got her 3A back:

https://twitter.com/waItzmasquerade/status/1436219532721283073

Very nice! My favorite Russian lady easily. The way she glides across the ice is a treat to watch.

 

[Frau Muller]

I'm most happy to see her 3axel!!! ...

Me too but I don’t want to get too excited because we also saw her performing many successful 3axels at Worlds practices before the awful SP.

 

[ЭPiKUilyam]

Me too but I don’t want to get too excited because we also saw her performing many successful 3axels at Worlds practices before the awful SP.

I was getting a feeling though this time that her 3axel is more secure. She looked like she owned the jump in the clip and not just landed it.

 

[rfisher]

I was getting a feeling though this time that her 3axel is more secure. She looked like she owned the jump in the clip and not just landed it.

It is my sincere wish that Sasha this season and nails every quad (at least at Russian nationals and earns her spot on the Olympic team) than skates away with an OGM.

Of course, I also want Anna, Kamilla and Liza to do the same. My heart is going to be broken for so many of the Russian women come February.

 

[Frau Muller]

I was getting a feeling though this time that her 3axel is more secure. She looked like she owned the jump in the clip and not just landed it.

Fingers crossed for the Test skates tomorrow/ Sunday...then on a plane to Boston for the US Classic! Can you believe that this is all happening soon? Whee!

 

[Vash01]

I wish Russia could somehow get five spots in the ladies field, for the Olympics. Once they miss it, there is no chance after four more years.

 

[Frau Muller]

Russia One channel’s 17-minute spot previewing tomorrow’s women’s SPs, including substantial parts of all top skaters’ programs. Dani G provides background & analysis. Enjoyable in any language! :

Хрустальный: короткие программы на Олимпийский сезон

С какими короткими программами в Олимпийском сезоне будут выступать ученицы группы Этери Тутберидзе Александра Трусова, Камила Валиева, Майя Хромых, Дарья Ус...

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[alexikeguchi]

Russia One channel’s 17-minute spot previewing tomorrow’s women’s SPs, including substantial parts of all top skaters’ programs. Enjoyable in any language! :

Хрустальный: короткие программы на Олимпийский сезон

С какими короткими программами в Олимпийском сезоне будут выступать ученицы группы Этери Тутберидзе Александра Трусова, Камила Валиева, Майя Хромых, Дарья Ус...

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Thanks for posting. Sasha looks like she has grown really tall, yet her jumps look more secure than ever. I normally prefer the more lyrical skaters, but I just love her fierceness and raw athleticism. I really hope this is her year.

ETA and I actually think Frida looks pretty cool on her. DG's choreography for this looks less boilerplate and more suited to the individual skater.

 

[Frau Muller]

I also found the official YouTube link to Russia One’s coverage of tomorrow’s test skates. This is likely the original Russian-lang version. I’m sure that our FSU Kiss & Cry forum will have the English edition (Ted Barton comments) & details on timing, order of skaters, etc.

2021/22 Russian Test Skates. Short Program

Channel One Russia will be live-streaming the 2021/22 Russian Senior Test Skates to a worldwide audience.Don’t miss the unique opportunity to follow the even...

www.youtube.com

...

 

[Cherub721]

I also found the official YouTube link to Russia One’s coverage of tomorrow’s test skates. This is likely the original Russian-lang version. I’m sure that our FSU Kiss & Cry forum will have the English edition (Ted Barton comments) & details on timing, order of skaters, etc.

2021/22 Russian Test Skates. Short Program

Channel One Russia will be live-streaming the 2021/22 Russian Senior Test Skates to a worldwide audience.Don’t miss the unique opportunity to follow the even...

www.youtube.com

...

It's the most wonderful time, of the yeaaaar

 

[mjb52]

It's a tale as old as time: too many incredible Russian women, too few spots for all of them.

Have your kleenex ready!