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I agree that he should definitely look for a partner who is almost through with puberty. Ialin is 22, and does not have much time to waste in his sports career. Yes there are the cases of Szolkowy and Han, however we must remember that these are exceptions. Their partners are not ordinary girls, and their cases are not those of ordinary pairs. From my point of view, Dima in the later half of the season struggled with Polina's growing height and curves, not her weight. I say this because his lifts and height in throws was perfectly stable, however he seemed very stressed and hunched over in the takeoff of the throws and twists.
You're right in that there are many Russian ladies who might consider pairs. Unlike Kostiukovich/Briukhanov, Ialin and his new partner probably won't push for Beijing, unless it is postponed to 2023. Looking through the list at nationals though, I can't seem to find a single girl over 15 who is less than 155cm. Sinitsyna maybe, but she will still grow. He will probably have to look either outside of Russia, into the depths of Russia who didn't qualify to nationals, or take another risk with another young girl.
He already put up with the mighty Kostiukovich, so might he consider trying to get the compliant and daring Kostornaia to switch to pairs?
You're right in that there are many Russian ladies who might consider pairs. Unlike Kostiukovich/Briukhanov, Ialin and his new partner probably won't push for Beijing, unless it is postponed to 2023. Looking through the list at nationals though, I can't seem to find a single girl over 15 who is less than 155cm. Sinitsyna maybe, but she will still grow. He will probably have to look either outside of Russia, into the depths of Russia who didn't qualify to nationals, or take another risk with another young girl.
He already put up with the mighty Kostiukovich, so might he consider trying to get the compliant and daring Kostornaia to switch to pairs?