Yulia Lipnitskaya

[Snow63]

Sometimes when I'm talking to one of our Russian coaches I can't tell if she's kidding until she's smirking at the very end and pinching at my cheeks. I just start laughing but I swear...I thought there was a serious issue going down until the very end there

I do the same all the time. The reactions are always hilarious the key is serious face.

 

[Aestheticprawn]

Can anyone translate some of the stuff Yulia said in the live Stream please?

 

[JLfan]

Basically yes. I didn't find that funny, honestly. Doesn't mean it is not funny, it is just not funny FOR ME. I was told million times that I have a VERY weird sense of humor. For example, when I'm talking to someone and try to say something funny they don't know if I'm serious or kidding until the last moment. Besides, many people find my words and thoughts funny when I do not intend to be funny. Maybe it's because I'm Russian? We're really weird people, right?

Her answer "Потому что", what came to my mind was a saying "Потому что кошки не едят из ложки" (because cats don´t eat with a spoon). In connection with a question on cat tracks seemed a little funny to me (not saying she meant it like that, just first thing that popped in my mind).

 

[Yamita]

Not exactly word-to-word translation, but it's pretty much what she means:
'I don't need internal calmness, I need internal equilibrium (or balance)'.

In that case I mis-quoted her words. It was her witty response to the question. Thank you, Snow.

:thumbsup:Internal equilibrium (balance)!:thumbsup: I like the phrase.

 

[Snow63]

Her answer "Потому что", what came to my mind was a saying "Потому что кошки не едят из ложки" (because cats don´t eat with a spoon). In connection with a question on cat tracks seemed a little funny to me (not saying she meant it like that, just first thing that popped in my mind).

Now if she would posted that, that would be funny

 

[geiger]

Sometimes when I'm talking to one of our Russian coaches I can't tell if she's kidding until she's smirking at the very end and pinching at my cheeks. I just start laughing but I swear...I thought there was a serious issue going down until the very end there

That's because we love sarcasm, and sarcasm is all about keeping a straight face

 

[moviebuff]

Ok...here's my lousy attempt at summarizing a tiny portion of her answers with the help of Google Translate. (Russian speakers please feel free to correct, add, alter if there's something wrong)

Nickname: Sunny
Just call her Yulia Vyacheslavovna/Юлия Вячеславовна....(commentators be damned!:handw
Height: 160 in the morning, 158 in the evening :scratch3:
Shoe size: 34-35, flatfooted
Religion: Orthodox christian
Favorite icecream: Cream
Favorite juice: Orange, pumpkin, mango
First phone: Motorola flip phone
Favorite bird: Muscovite crow
Favorite Eminem track: ‘Beautiful’, ‘the Hills’ (I think she means ‘The Weeknd’ by the Hills, remix ft. Eminem)
Number of Pandas owned: 30 and counting (in different versions and sizes)
Not a vegetarian, loves watermelons, and her current fruit of the month is persimmon.
Believes in magic and the existence of aliens....and santa claus (up until age 14, leaving cookies and milk on the balcony)
Likes watching equestrian sport, does not understand extreme sports but wants to go bungee-jumpng, but is not allowed until the season’s over.
Still owns both Peach and Chopa, but they are in different locations due to cat/dog fighting
Currently lives in hotel, paid by sponsor.
Not a fan of Periscope, says it’s not for her.
Will not be changing her program music with less than a month until Nationals.
Will not revive her Schindler’s List program, because it would be weird. “Everything has its time”.
Her favorite program is Megapolis.

Regarding other skaters:

Adelina - good attitude towards each other, but they rarely meet/communicate.
Liza - Loves Liza. Really good friends (bffs?) after France.
Elena - Loves Lena. ‘Hero’ status after Rostelecom.
Hanyu - shock, awe, admiration, “To do Hanyu, you must be Hanyu” etc, etc, etc.

EDIT: I think I'll do a direct copy of some of her Q&A later....humor and sarcasm can not be summarized.

 

[Sam-Skwantch]

I don't think it matters much at what time of year a bungee jumping injury occurs. That's something that has to go well. I read online that the walkway that she was at the other day offers bungee jumping. :hopelessness:

I think someone should ask her if she would wear a GoPro and do her famous spins and her gorgeous Ina Bauer. She said it was a good idea once during her VK Q/A sessions.

 

[moviebuff]

Q: First association with the word: Moscow?
A: Traffic jams)

Q: Is Aeroflot your new sponsor?
A: I am a “frequent flyer”)

Q: How to describe the current situation that is happening in the world in one word?
A: Rave (delirium)

Q: Do you still remember your old programs, such as “Dark Eyes” or “RJ1”?
A: I still remember the programs inside and out)

Q: What is the most beautiful city in the world?
A: One with more nature than city.

Q: Favorite Eminem track?
A: Beautiful, the Hills)

Q: What superhero (cartoon characters?) do you like?
A: Peppa Pig and Lisa (Simpson?)

Q: Do you like to have fun at banquets or do you try to get away quickly after the official part?
A: I try to come after the official part.

Q: Why do you have several phones (3 iphone 5s)?
A: One new, one for old apps & a ton of music, and a third with Sochi Sim but never comes in handy...lying (joking?)

Q: Does weather affect your mood?
A: Strongly influenced by weather, meteosensitive ya.

Q: A strange question, what is your shoe size?
A: Strange answer: 34-35)

Q: Who taught you to paint/draw so beautifully?
A: Nobody ever taught, just got bored during evenings)

Q: How do you begin your mornings?
A: With coffee.

Q: Ever dreamed prophetic dreams?
A: Often

Q: Tea or coffee? With or without sugar? Day or night? Orange or greyfrut? Football or hockey? Jokes or serious, philosophical conversation?
A: Tea, coffee substitutes, evening, mandarin, football and hockey, it is better to make a joke)

Q: Is it possible that you, Julie, can get acquainted with the common man, who looks no different from the rest? That is to say, a “mere mortal”.
A: All my friends are ordinary people and are no different from the rest)

Q: Do you think it’s realistic to do the splits in 25 years?
A: Splits for all ages)

Q: What brought you to the sport?
A: Not what, but who)

Q: New Year in Moscow or in Sochi?
A: Not here and not there) In a great location and excellent company.

Q: Of all the programs you have skated, which is your favorite?
A: Megapolis)

Q: What helps you make the right decision?
A: Heart

Q: What is your height?
A: 160 in the morning, in the evening 158.

Q: What is the growth you’ve had in 12 years? Answer if not a secret, and if you remember)
A: 137-140

Q: What foreign language you feel most beautiful?
A: Portuguese or Italian.

Q: It was not easy to move to Sochi for a new coach?
A: Living in general is difficult, and to live in a new way even harder. But I like everything new!

Q: What would you say if the whole world will listen to you?
A: Smile!

Q: Yulyasha as in Sochi? Comfortable? As with the new coaches work?
A: This is the best word. Comfortable.

Q: Do you not miss Moscow?
A: I am missing only the people. Some.

Q: Mom with you in Sochi or Moscow?
A: Between Sochi and Moscow)

Q: Which city do you like more: Sochi, Moscow, St. Petersburg?
A: Ekaterinburg). Yes, all is well.

Q: How do you like Sochi? Become accustomed?
A: Excellent!

Q: What are your plans for the next 5 years?
A: Want to make god laugh? Tell him your plans)

 

[Sam-Skwantch]

Q: Do you not miss Moscow?
A: I am missing only the people. Some.

Q: What are your plans for the next 5 years?
A: Want to make god laugh? Tell him your plans)

I added a question mark. At least that's how I read it. Sounds like something Alba would say

 

[Snow63]

I added a question mark. At least that's how I read it. Sounds like something Alba would say

That's actually a pretty common saying, at least in Russia I don't know about other countries.

 

[Yamita]

Q: What superhero (cartoon characters?) do you like?
A: Peppa Pig and Lisa (Simpson?)

Ahh ... Lisa Simpson, another cool character!

Q: What brought you to the sport?
A: Not what, but who)

Witty and honest.

Q: What is your height?
A: 160 in the morning, in the evening 158.

Q: What is the growth you’ve had in 12 years? Answer if not a secret, and if you remember)
A: 137-140

Hmmm :think: That makes her 18~23 centimeters at some point of her life :scratch3: ... No wonder she is so special!

Q: What would you say if the whole world will listen to you?
A: Smile!

I really like that. :luv17:

Thanks a lot moviebuf. :2thumbs:

 

[Princessroja]

That's actually a pretty common saying, at least in Russia I don't know about other countries.

It is in America too.

 

[Yamita]

Q: What are your plans for the next 5 years?
A: Want to make god laugh? Tell him your plans)

I'm from a different culture. Could somebody please explain the message behind the words?

 

[LRK]

I'm from a different culture. Could somebody please explain the message behind the words?

I think it's a little like "Man proposes, but God disposes" - meaning, that people make a lot of plans, but who knows if they will come true or not. Of course, someone may have a better explanation.

 

[Sam-Skwantch]

That's a very good way of saying it. I think she just wants to take life one day at a time. :yes:

FWIW: the original quote appears to be a Woody Allen quote.

 

[solani]

I'm from a different culture. Could somebody please explain the message behind the words?

I think it's an jewish proverb "We plan, God laughs" (and therefore probably present in christian and muslim cultures as well). If you believe that god plans all our lives it's indeed funny to tell him your plans. But it's probably not a bad idea if you do, if you believe he'll probably consider your wishes.
Julia's answer is wise, I'm sure she has at least some rough plans, but that's really nobody's business. What if she plans to end her career if she doesn't podium this year at Nationals? And by then she could have changed her mind and want to continue anyway.

 

[Sam-Skwantch]

That would be an odd plan...to quit after working with a coach for only one month. Especially since the financial aspects have been worked out for the next two years. She also has a long term deal with adidas that lasts thru the next Olympics.

Speaking of Adidas. New photo.
https://pp.vk.me/c7002/v7002799/10a2d/WFoN7sgoqDA.jpg

I agree with your assessment on the saying. Spot on:thumbsup:

 

[Yamita]

Thank you, LRK, Sam, and psusanne. It's a good saying to learn. I mistakenly thought it was "men are too humble to make worthy plans."

I guess this is probably also a witty and polite way to say "I won't tell you" or "I do not have time to tell you."

On top of my head, I cannot think of any equivalent sayings in my first language (mandarin chinese) ... :think:

 

[Yamita]

That would be an odd plan...to quit after working with a coach for only one month. Especially since the financial aspects have been worked out for the next two years. She also has a long term deal with adidas that lasts thru the next Olympics.

Speaking of Adidas. New photo.
https://pp.vk.me/c7002/v7002799/10a2d/WFoN7sgoqDA.jpg

I agree with your assessment on the saying. Spot on:thumbsup:

Two year financial? I did not know that. Good for her.

An absolutely beautiful photo from Ask http://akphoto2.ask.fm/684/294/419/-219996979-1tjld2f-c7ajcm4h1sh43ia/original/file.jpg :luv17: