Nah, they were all rooting for Zhenya.
Except Plushenko if he was there...
(sarcasm)
All these hotel photos....I get the mental image of Alina fans lying in wait for Alina.
I keep in touch with the boy who actually threw it on the ice. He is part of the teamzagitova and actively takes part in their actions for Alina. We know each other because he was the one who translated my story about meeting Alina at the Nebelhorn Trophy in Russian language for Instagram.
). So no surprise when one kid tried to pick it up, quickly said 'Nope' and went away and then another one came and same thing happened, and then 4 other children tried to barely pick it up from the ice... He said Alina saw the words on the scarf and laughed. I am so happy for her and for Masaru and Owlina as well! Not sure about Iriska's opinion on the matter though. About the adorable giant teamzagitova bear - I got some insider information.
. Thank you for sharing. I read elsewhere that the Hanyu fans tried to take over with their Yuzu banners but every banner in the arena that wasn't Yuzuru's, was Alina's. It must have been quite a sight. I'm so happy that Alina has so many fans who support her at her home event.
bewitched, you always have the best stories! Even when you aren't at the event
The scarf on the bear was a brilliant idea. Even if Masaru introduces Bear-lina to his manner teeth, Alina can have the scarf as a keepsake
Alina at GPF for the third time in a row! Wow!
I noticed she was a bit tired today but I enjoyed her Carmen nevertheless. She is one strong girl and a true inspiration for all these little cute Russian girls in the audience. I could imagine an Olympic champion a few Olympic cycles in the future whose love for figure skating started from that November day in the Megasport Arena in Moscow... It would be such a nice story. ^^
https://www.instagram.com/p/BqStD2W...wthizCxBRHD-RhS05p1krn4CMgDrUMaChYgAmoImagKnU Favourite moment, guys!!!
About the adorable giant teamzagitova bear - I got some insider information.
So, he told me how exciting it was being at the competition, giving flags and fighting with the Japanese fans over some limited space for hanging banners - the big question - more Yuzu or more Alina banners?
He and the main part of teamzagitova were sitting with the coolest banner ever - May Masaru be with you! - and I laughed when I saw it on the stream. So adorable. And I sense some Star Wars fans?
One of the women gave a beautiful flower bouquet to Eteri, as you can see on the video, and he threw the bear on the ice (by the way, he said it weights ca.7 kilograms or something
My Russian friend said the kids got confused because apparently they must give the toys in the corner, far from the KnC but the teamzagitova shouted and pointed with hands 'There, there!' to the Kiss and Cry, so the kids dragged the toy in the right direction and to its rightful owner.
Now good night, dear friends, tomorrow we will be surviving a pleasant Sunday with Croftagitova!
It wasn't perfect, but she did wonderfully! 
AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
I can't take credit for Bear-lina. That was Zenskate.
I love TeamZagitova and honestly they seem like the nicest and most supportive people.
I'd have so much regret in life if I never saw Alina live at least once, so I'd love to fly out to Rusnats next year (I'm starting to save up!) and meet up with the TeamZagitova people. Maybe if she goes to CoR again and I have enough money by then I'll go see her.
I'd also love to learn more Russian besides the same basic phrases I can repeat
Yes, she wrote “congratulations with the win and making the final” (and very sweet words for Sofia too)Sima Sakhanovich posted a picture of Alina and Sofia in her instagram story and wrote something in Russian (presumably congratulations)
