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Alexander Petrov

Various news articles...


""We want to raise the status of Cup of Russia, to those who do not hit the cherished troika for the European Championship, continued training and participated in the Cup of Russia, that we have not lost a high level of readiness. The decision on the executive committee was made", - said Nagornykh journalists."
http://rsport.ru/figure_skating/20151227/887298385.html

The Fed wants those who did not make the Euros teams to skate in the Russian Cup Final. Nagornykh is the Deputy Minister of Sports. I think they're going to use not only Euros results but Russian Cup Final results to ultimately decide who goes to Worlds. But I think this doesn't really affect Sasha since I doubt they intend to send him to Worlds at all.

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"Today, December 27, in Yekaterinburg summed up the Russian championship in figure skating. According to the results of the Russian national team will be formed to participate in the European Championships, which will be held January 27-31 in Bratislava (Slovakia). Coaching Council recommended to observe the principle of sport, including the team, except for the winners and silver medalists Russia - owners of bronze medals. The only exception, at the request of the coach Nina Moser, was done in sports pairs. Instead bronze medalist Evgenia Tarasova, Russia and Vladimir Morozov to participate in the European Championship finals recommended winners Ksenia Grand Prix pole and Fedor Klimov, missed the tournament in Ekaterinburg due to back problems in the partner. The final squad will be approved at a meeting of the executive committee of Figure Skating Federation of Russia, which is currently underway. It is reported portal TEAM RUSSIA-2014."
http://www.team-russia2014.ru/article/23530.html

"Today, 27 December, at a meeting of the executive committee of Yekaterinburg Figure Skating Federation of Russia (FFKKR). On it, in particular, it was approved by the team to the European Championship, which will be held January 27-31 in Bratislava (Slovakia). The Executive Committee approved the nominations proposed by the coaching advice. In the women's and men's figure skating at the European Championships will perform all three medalist Russia, and only in pairs instead of bronze medalist Evgenia Tarasova and Vladimir Morozov were winners of the final Grand Prix, Olympic champions in 2014 in the team Xenia pole and Fedor Klimov (both pairs trained in the group Nina Moser). It is reported portal TEAM RUSSIA-2014."
http://www.team-russia2014.ru/article/23531.html

So the coaching council recommended to observe the results of Nationals for the Euros team (with the exception of Mozer's request in Pairs). And the Ex-Comm of the Federation approved it.
 
No, I don't think sending Sasha to Worlds' is something they are at all considering - Junior Worlds' perhaps. To change their minds he'd have to - probably - put down two clean skates, with at least a quad each, and beat both Kovtun and Kolyada. That would be a big ask, and put undue pressure on him. So, I'd just like him to go out there, and do the best he can, debut the quads, entertain the crowds - and have fun! (preferably "the time of his life" - but fun will do.;))
 
Sasha's message on his VK fanclub:
"Thank you all for the kind words for the faith, I will not disappoint!!! Everyone the time has come for a new 2016th year!"
:hap10:
 
I'm not very invested in men's skating, but I watched the comp at Russian nats, and Sasha really stood out. I've seen him skate before, but I think I'll be watching him at all of his competitions now. His performance quality was great, as well as his jumps, and I think he'll be a star one day. I hope he does great as Euros, and I'd love to see him go to worlds... (not likely, but never say never)
 

He is very tidy and every movement he does is defined and that's one of the reasons why I like his skating.
(Big part of it probably comes naturally to him, but he definitely works on it too)

I just really hope that one day it will matter more in the scoring system. Because right now posture and all that doesn't really seem to affect the scores that much.
 
He is very tidy and every movement he does is defined and that's one of the reasons why I like his skating.
(Big part of it probably comes naturally to him, but he definitely works on it too)
MTE, with both statements.

I just really hope that one day it will matter more in the scoring system. Because right now posture and all that doesn't really seem to affect the scores that much.
It will start to be reflected in his scores once he makes a reputation for himself and without media/Fed hype that has to come through winning senior A medals. There is one judging system for those with Fed backing and/or big reputations and another for the rest of the skaters.
 
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Well, this is interesting. The current version of the rsport.ru article on Euros selection was edited after it was released. I didn't realize it because I only saw the latest version but the original article was posted on a Russian forum. Regarding Sasha, what rsport removed from the article was this which I have bolded:

"In the men's figure skating: ... Alexander Petrov (decision of coach's advice)"

http://webcache.googleusercontent.c...151227/887297590.html+&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=

So they made the decision based on Mishin's recommendation.
 
Press conference questions and answers. I lifted this from FSO:

"-In a nutshell, it was unexpected. That's basically it. :) A satisfied skate, thanks everyone.

Did you plan to medal?
-Honestly, it was not planned. Planned for sixth place. I'm very happy that I cracked the top three. I will try to insert a quad in both programs.

(Some inaudible question)
-Probably I've qualified for the major competitions!
At the European Championships, there do not know. I thought about it, I hoped and believed.

Will you consult with Maxim about the European Championships?
-Well, and if so, then confidentially! And I shall try to adjust.

(Some inaudible question)
-If there was a chance to compete at the senior level, why would I not use it. I took advantage of it. Perhaps a little more responsibility came with the transition. In my eyes nothing has changed, we have to just go and do, everything. The motto for every competition for all participants.

-We fly away on the 3rd as a group to train in Tartu, there for about 10 days."
 
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