2015-2016 Russian Nationals Pairs SP

[Giselle]

I wonder if they'll get a bye to Worlds?

AFAIK Top 2 pairs from Nats are on the Euro/World world team. 3rd pair is decided by the federation.
I imagine that if they're healthy they'll get the 3rd spot instead of T/M or A/R.
Now if K/S or V/T place 3rd at Nats it's another story.

 

[sneakers]

AFAIK Top 2 pairs from Nats are on the Euro/World world team. 3rd pair is decided by the federation.
I imagine that if they're healthy they'll get the 3rd spot instead of T/M or A/R.
Now if K/S or V/T place 3rd at Nats it's another story.

Russia has 3 sports for Pairs
its Ice Dance who has 2

 

[Giselle]

Russia has 3 sports for Pairs
its Ice Dance who has 2

I never said that Russia has 2 spots for Worlds in Pairs

 

[oleada]

The Russian Nationals isn't the defining competition for Worlds like it is in the US. It defines the team for Europeans. After Euros, the World team is decided.

 

[LeReveur]

On the whole, I liked Tatiana and Maxim's program, but while she is an incredible mover and skater, there is something about him that feels way below her level. It's like he has a stiffness to his body and/or tension that doesn't elevate his performance level to hers. It was very striking and did nothing to win me over. I had never really taken to any of the pair's programs, and though this vehicle seems solid, I wonder if he is always like that or if I just noticed it. What did you think?

 

[chloevclem]

On the whole, I liked Tatiana and Maxim's program, but while she is an incredible mover and skater, there is something about him that feels way below her level. It's like he has a stiffness to his body and/or tension that doesn't elevate his performance level to hers. It was very striking and did nothing to win me over. I had never really taken to any of the pair's programs, and though this vehicle seems solid, I wonder if he is always like that or if I just noticed it. What did you think?

Tatiana does seem to have better control of the Bollywood movement and a part of me thinks that they put Max in white to make Tatiana stand out more. But I love them and this program regardless! They both have so much personality