Georgia could potentially hit a jackpot here
Moris Kvitelashvili who won Senior Cup of Russia 4th series landing 2 quads in LP
http://fsrussia.ru/upl/results/1314/4etap/SEG008.HTM
question is will Russia release him if he decides to skate for Georgia
Georgia could be decent next quad if these skaters represent
Ladies: Nikol Gosviani
Men: Moris Kvitelashvili
Pairs: Nodari Maisuradze and partner
Hypothetically, could whoever finishes fourth in American Nationals next week put in a challenge for Ashley’s slots at Olympics and Worlds?
It’s a scary thought.
CaroLiza_fan
Does anyone know if anything has changed with regards to switching countries for Russian skaters in the last years?
It seems strange to me that more skaters aren't already committing to another country within former Soviet Union, since back then at least it didn't seem too difficult to obtain that new citizenship.
Julia Vorobieva, born and raised in Moscow, skated for Azerbaijan from 1993 to 2002, while still training and living in Moscow, without ever setting foot in Azerbaijan. At least, that's what the German Commentators said, I don't know if that's accurate.
Julia Soldatova was a promising junior (98'JWC, 2nd at 99'EC, 3rd at 99'WC) but she only decided to switch to Belarus in 2000, while still training and living in Moscow, once she was allowed to compete for Belarus, she was already past her prime. She sat out her prime.
Elena Sokolova was 7th at the 98'OG and 8th at the 98'WC, and then she had 5 years during which she didn't make it on the Russian Team despite being very constant at the same level. When she did finally make it, she was immediately at the international very top: 2nd at EC'03 and WC'03.
Julia Lebedeva, born and raised in Moscow, nowhere near Sokolova's level, made the call in 1999 to switch to Armenia, while still training and living in Moscow.
The difference between the 2: Lebedeva represented Armenia at the SLC OG (27th). Sokolova sat at home and saw her on tv... :no:
Of course I understand you want to represent your country. And to be a successful athlete, it helps to be convinced that "you're the best and you'll make it". Also, having Russia supporting you is another level than Armenia... But given the risk of having to sit out an entire season, or several seasons, or all your career, why aren't these slots being used?
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Moldova
Tajikistan
Uzbekistan
So, with Polina S switching to Israel, and now Ksenia Makarova possibly switching to America, are there any other possible moves amongst the Russian Ladies skaters?
CaroLiza_fan
But how old would she be when she'd finally get a release from U.S. Figure Skating? She's a two-time national bronze medalist, World Junior medalist, they could hold her for quite a while.I mentioned this in another thread where it was slightly off topic, but the Agnes Zawadzki has Polish born parents, and therefore can gain citizenship. Apparently Poland tends to look the other way on dual citizenship, where a lot of the EU does not. She's only 19, and could gain the opportunity to compete internationally a bit more.
The Tessa and Scott show mentioned something about Fedor dating someone = who is he dating right now? What is the relevance?
I mentioned this in another thread where it was slightly off topic, but the Agnes Zawadzki has Polish born parents, and therefore can gain citizenship. Apparently Poland tends to look the other way on dual citizenship, where a lot of the EU does not. She's only 19, and could gain the opportunity to compete internationally a bit more.
Is Ksenia still considering this? I thought she retired. She would have a lot of competition in the US too, although not as much as in Russia right now.
I read within the last 6 months that she became a US citizen. Maybe Johnny Weir tweeted about it and that's where I heard it (not 100% sure). If I'm remembering right, she lived and trained in the US anyway.
She did, but in January 2011 she moved to St Petersburg to train with Evgeni Rukavitsin. I always thought that part of the reason for this move was that she didn't want to be seen as "less Russian" by the Russian Federation for living in the US...
Ah ok. Now I vaguely remember that. It makes total sense, especially with all of the other girls living in Russia. I'm guessing she moved back though if she changed citizenship?
I think she got the US citizenship in addition to her Russian one, and as far as I know, she didn't "apply to switch the country she represents with the ISU". She had to sit out this season due to a hip injury and was operated in the US.
Even without that, it was obvious that it would have been almost impossible for her to become 1 of the 2 ladies sent to Sochi since she wasn't as reliable as the young guns and prone to URs. I do hope we get to see more from her in the future, I always loved watching her skate.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylvYDThM58U (I just love the music, choreo and how polished every move is. I love how stretched her positions are, especially in the combination spin)
Who knows, since Johnny Weir is a good friend of hers, maybe he can help get her a job as co-co-commentator in Sochi? Host of a segment called "Ksenia's World" maybe, giving the US viewers the insights by a Russian?
lol - no, Ashley is safe!
American soldiers stationed in other countries with their families have comprehensible special statutes with regards to having a child born there. Ashley was a 100% US citizen from the moment she was born. Actually, having both parents be US Citizens as is the case with Ashley is enough to be a 100% US Citizen from birth.
Agnes Zawadzki is a perfect example of this. Now, most people would be able to work out from her surname that Agnes is of Polish descent. As it happens, she has more than just the one Polish grandparent that would entitle her to represent Poland.
I am just amazed that Agnes has not opted to switch to Poland, given how competitive it is to get into the American Ladies team. She would without doubt be guaranteed a place in the Polish team. After all, Poland has not entered anybody into international Ladies competitions since Anna Jurkiewicz in 2009.
First time i heard Ksenia talk i thought she was born in the US. She hardly had a Russian accent and sounded almost like the typical american girl.
She was raised here her entire life. Her parents teach out of Newburgh, NY.First time i heard Ksenia talk i thought she was born in the US. She hardly had a Russian accent and sounded almost like the typical american girl.