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The issues noted in Victoria's skating had been pointed out by others when the pairings were announced. Rostislav Sinitsyn, Nelli's coach, pointed out that Victoria has stiff knees and Alexeeva has said that the knees were a problem in the past. Sinitysn also pointed out that Victoria's beauty is pretty cold which might dull romantic programs.
I didn't read those comments and had no idea about all this. I only saw Victoria and Ruslan this year. I must say I didn't even remember them from the Olympics. I paid more attention to them during the world.
Her expression was something that K&A have tried to work on in the past, and Simonenko pointed out in his blog that she just prefers to be in the background, even in interviews (he said Ruslan usually had to do the talking).
She defenitely gives that impression. Probably that's also another reason why Nikita wanted her.
I get the impression that he needs to be the main focus in the couple, but funny enough he stood out more when he was with Elena.
I don't know how to explain. I don't see his presence that much, but it might be too early to judge that too.
That being said, the lines are nice and they are pretty to watch. I would avoid anything too romantic for now and just pick something that shows off their great lines. That exhibition was supposed to show "the soul of the pair". If that's the case, that is one empty soul..
I don't know if Marina is getting stale or is she really so obsessed with this "romantic" stuff.