It IS great luck for them. They did not take part in Nationals, yet they are the ones going instead of Krasilnikova & Bezmaternikh or Imaikina & Novoselov. One possible explanation is that Moskvina who helps Kazakova with coaching them has far more clout than the Tiukovs who coach both K&B and I&N.
But they had a solid first outing at Cup of Russia, the judges got a good look at them there. They were good at Universiade, another Senior competition. Normally I like to speculate about the politics in Russian figure skating, but I think in this case it could be simply their experience with those two competitions and the fact that they were quite decent in those. (I am intrigued by his name, is he of German descent?)
Talking about K&B - Ksenia is still injured and can't make some elements training in light regime. They both are not in the best shape so I think it was obvious they shouldn't go to Worlds.
What's on December the 28th? Is that a joke day somewhere (I have to know, it's my Birthday! Maybe I was meant to be a joke!)?OMG!!! Is that a joke? BUt today is neither April 1st nor December 28th... should I believe this???
No, it would be mean to call it cool, I have nothing against the Canadian skaters, just against the judges who overscore some of them on occasion. I wouldn't want the #2-3 Candian guys to miss out on the chance to skate in the Olympics in their home country - I'm sure that will be an amazing experience for all the skaters who qualify.
I really had to check - but Azerbaijan belongs officially to Europe, despite the fact that the majority of the country is geographically in Asia (well, same goes for Russia...)! Andreev could start in Tallinn next January, one more reason for me to organise that trip.
Well, so are Turkey, Georgia and Israel, so I'm not too surprised. I for one welcome the opportunity to steal cute NA skaters for our nefarious European purposes
. And if Kristin Fraser can represent AZE, why not Fedor?
Do you have to be so realistic and sensible? It spoils all the fun.
I wonder if siberia82 has heard this news yet? 
I'm sure the uplifting support from siber and all his other fans helped raise Andreev's spirits and drive to continue on competing. No matter what nation he represents, it will be thrilling to see him compete again! I hope all goes well for him. 
