This is really cray that the russian would do something like this. I has respect for them last year, although they were Tanith and Ben's biggest threat. not sure if i still have that respect.
This is like as if Michelle and Irina had chosen the same coach.
I think, that much like Tanith and Ben, Oksana and Maksim are just making what they feel are the best choices for their skating. I bet both teams feel like they have run their course with their previous coach.
I am personally excited to see what Linichuk can do for D/S. She did a great job with Denkova and Staviskii.