Zahorski and Guerreiro hope for international debut this season

gsk8 · Aug 2, 2015

In order to pursue her dream of skating, British-born ice dancer Tiffany Zahorski has already moved to two different countries and learned two new languages. ... The 20-year-old from London is now skating with Russia’s Jonathan Guerreiro in Moscow under the tutelage of Alexander Zhulin’s coaching team, and is a member of the Russian National team. [More]

Zahorski has applied for Russian citizenship and has the support from the ministry of sports for this. The skater, who always dyes her hair bright red, hopes to find out soon whether she will be granted citizenship. If it is approved, there will be no need for a release from the skating federation in France.

dorispulaski · Aug 2, 2015

I hope Anastasia gets her citizenship soon! The French federation has been completely ridiculous about her release! I don't know why any skater who had another choice would choose to skate for France.

BTW, Jonathan & Tiffany Anastasia have a Fan Fest here at GS, including a recent OP update, with articles and video links:

http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?55406-Tiffany-Zahorski-amp-Jonathan-Guerreiro

Pika · Aug 2, 2015

I'm really glad to hear that the Russian citizenship can help her to overcome this stupid release fight. I'm looking forward to see them at international events :clap:

bramweld · Aug 2, 2015

YES!! Bring it on. I've always liked these two when they skated with other partners

Alba · Aug 2, 2015

Bring on the flaming red hair! :rock:

tulosai · Aug 2, 2015

I sincerely hope she will get the citizenship, since release in any other way does not seem to be forthcoming.

I do think it is extremely crazy that France will not release her. In some cases I do understand why a country will not release a skater, but this is not one of them.

Mattieu · Aug 3, 2015

tulosai said:
I sincerely hope she will get the citizenship, since release in any other way does not seem to be forthcoming.

I do think it is extremely crazy that France will not release her. In some cases I do understand why a country will not release a skater, but this is not one of them.

Yes, I totally agree, France is being really stupid and making themselves look ridiculous.

ice coverage · Oct 16, 2015

Zahorski has been released by France, per ice-dance.com

https://twitter.com/icedancecom/status/655099844537794560 (Oct 16)

tulosai · Oct 16, 2015

golden411 said:
Zahorski has been released by France, per ice-dance.com

https://twitter.com/icedancecom/status/655099844537794560 (Oct 16)

OMG OMG OMG :bow:

I have literally prayed for this day, though I can't help but notice they made darn sure to wait long enough to do it to ensure she would not possibly get any fall assignments...

bartlebooth · Oct 16, 2015

At last! So happy for her!

surimi · Oct 16, 2015

After the shock that was the Spanish couple split, I'm happy to find this news. I wish them well. Finally some release progress! :clap:

Moving on to hope for Massot's release...

tulosai · Oct 16, 2015

surimi said:
After the shock that was the Spanish couple split, I'm happy to find this news. I wish them well. Finally some release progress! Moving on to hope for Massot's release...

If we go by Tiffany's timeline, he only has about another 2 years to wait... no biggie :scowl:

LisaM · Oct 16, 2015

I just got the email from the petition as well! Yessss!

Sugarpova · Oct 16, 2015

:thumbsup:

dorispulaski · Oct 16, 2015

Perhaps they may go to Golden Spin!

Weathergal · Oct 16, 2015

4everchan · Oct 16, 2015

thanks for sharing the good news….

golden411 said:
Zahorski has been released by France, per ice-dance.com

https://twitter.com/icedancecom/status/655099844537794560 (Oct 16)

gabriele · Oct 16, 2015

Correct me, if I'm wrong.... Wasn't the wait expected to be over around about November anyway? I recall reading that she has applied for Russian citizenship in May with an expected half a year processing/waiting time.
Is this just some PR move that will make a certain candidate for the ISU presidency look better, while the concession made is of little substance?
The citizenship rule will hopefully help Bruno out earlier than two more years.

Sophie-Anna · Oct 17, 2015

I hope this is true, it would be great news!
Question: If the skater is released by his original federation the decision can't be taken back, right?

Mattieu · Oct 17, 2015

Sophie-Anna said:
I hope this is true, it would be great news!
Question: If the skater is released by his original federation the decision can't be taken back, right?

Not once the new federation has the release letter in their possession, no.
The Russian forums say that they have the release letter from the FFSG

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