2020-21 Russian Ladies' Figure Skating

[Edwin]

Plyushchenko takes responsibility:

Плющенко объяснил снятие Косторной с чемпионата России

Чемпионка Европы Алена Косторная хотела выступить на чемпионате России в Челябинске, но ей очень тяжело катать программы после перенесенного коронавируса,... РИА Новости Спорт, 22.12.2020

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"Alyona fell ill with coronavirus, went out to train after recovering a week before the Russian Championships. Unfortunately, she could not prepare because of aftereffects of coronavirus, it is very difficult for her to skate programs in terms of breathing. It's such a hard time now. Although Alyona jumped and was eager to fight to the end But you can get complications during training, so the decision was taken to withdraw the athlete from the tournament despite all her desire to compete. But the girl is young, she still has to live and live, I took responsibility for the recommendations of the doctors to withdraw her from the Championship so that there will be no complications "

Taking responsibility in following doctor's recommendations ...

 

[Jontor]

Плющенко объяснил снятие Косторной с чемпионата России

Чемпионка Европы Алена Косторная хотела выступить на чемпионате России в Челябинске, но ей очень тяжело катать программы после перенесенного коронавируса,... РИА Новости Спорт, 22.12.2020

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It's a bit strange though. Didn't Kostornaia say on Instagram that she wasn't sick at all, just tested positive?

But I guess the lack of training got to her.

It will be interesting to see how Tuktamysheva and Gulyakova will cope. After all, they withdrew from Stage 5 as well.
And of course Shcherbakova, who had pneumonia at that time.

 

[JazzUp]

Anya is back in (almost) full training mode (not doing the full programme runs yet) and jumping fully rotated quads:

 

[Greengemmonster]

Anya is back in (almost) full training mode (not doing the full programme runs yet) and jumping fully rotated quads:

She's fit!!!! I have always thought she was super fit and now I feel totally vindicated!!!!

 

[Jontor]

Anya is back in (almost) full training mode (not doing the full programme runs yet) and jumping fully rotated quads:

Those 4Fs are looking good! I suspect though that she will only go for one quad. It's better to go for a clean skate.

 

[Skatesocs]

Anya is back in (almost) full training mode (not doing the full programme runs yet) and jumping fully rotated quads:

Looks like a nice controlled landing on that first one! Would like to see her jump more like that, especially with that extension.

 

[Edwin]

It will be interesting to see how Tuktamysheva and Gulyakova will cope. After all, they withdrew from Stage 5 as well.
And of course Shcherbakova, who had pneumonia at that time.

Mishin cryptic as always:

Тренер Мишин подтвердил намерение Коляды и Туктамышевой участвовать в чемпионате России - ТАСС

Ранее от участия в турнире отказались Алена Косторная, Евгения Медведева, Дмитрий Алиев и танцоры Виктория Синицина и Никита Кацалапов

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No word on Samodurova and Gulyakova, best check their social media for any follow ups

 

[Fried]

It's a bit strange though. Didn't Kostornaia say on Instagram that she wasn't sick at all, just tested positive?

I actually find it a lot stranger when someone is already doing the full amount of training inclusive Quads 4 weeks after logging out due to pneumonia. There are only 2 possible explanations for this. Either everyone involved is acting completely irresponsible or the pneumonia was not pneumonia.

 

[Edwin]

She's fit!!!! I have always thought she was super fit and now I feel totally vindicated!!!!

Anna is fit allright:

 

[nussnacker]

I actually find it a lot stranger when someone is already doing the full amount of training inclusive Quads 4 weeks after logging out due to pneumonia. There are only 2 possible explanations for this. Either everyone involved is acting completely irresponsible or the pneumonia was not pneumonia.

She’s not doing a full amount of training, Anna said she’s not doing program run throughs and from what I remember from her interview, she’s not training normally.

 

[Edwin]

Anna confirmed her falling ill with pneumonia, Plyushchenko now has Kostornaya with breathing problems despite being asymptomatic?

 

[JazzUp]

Those 4Fs are looking good! I suspect though that she will only go for one quad.

she did a 4Lz-3T too

 

[Supernovaimplosion]

She’s not doing a full amount of training, Anna said she’s not doing program run throughs and from what I remember from her interview, she’s not training normally.

Aren't Nationals in 2 days? Has she withdrawn, if she isn't training normally yet?

 

[Edwin]

Stanislava Molchanova will compete for honour and glory in the National Championships.

Here is a short piece on her:

Каталась в торговом центре, фанатеет от Костнер. Самая южная фигуристка чемпионата России Станислава Молчанова - 22 декабря 2020 - Sport24

Sport24 представляет ученицу Алексея Урманова.

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[Fried]

Anna confirmed her falling ill with pneumonia, Plyushchenko now has Kostornaya with breathing problems despite being asymptomatic?

"After a mild corona illness, some sufferers complain of symptoms for weeks or months, even if the virus is no longer detectable:
- Disorders of the sense of smell and taste
- persistent exhaustion and fatigue
- Difficulty breathing
- Joint pain
It is not yet known why this is and how long the consequences can last with a mild course of the disease."

 

[nussnacker]

Aren't Nationals in 2 days? Has she withdrawn, if she isn't training normally yet?

I’m not sure when exactly the interview was done. She said she won’t forgive herself if she missed nationals, so looks like she’s very dedicated to perform in any shape. But I’m not being too hopeful she’ll be in a very good one, if she hasn’t been doing full program run throughs. Glad to see both quads are back though.

 

[nussnacker]

"After a mild corona illness, some sufferers complain of symptoms for weeks or months, even if the virus is no longer detectable:
- Disorders of the sense of smell and taste
- persistent exhaustion and fatigue
- Difficulty breathing
- Joint pain
It is not yet known why this is and how long the consequences can last with a mild course of the disease."

Jesus Christ, I’m hoping Aliona won’t suffer all of those symptoms for months... health should be put first, so the decision to withdraw, especially considering Worlds are still up in the air, is a good one. Wishing swift recovery to Aliona.

Nika seems to have been “lucky” (as much as one can get after getting infected). Although she wasn’t doing too well last 2 competitions, she still seems to be in a relatively good shape. Thankfully, the disease didn’t hurt baby Nika too hard. I sincerely hope she isn’t experiencing any of those symptoms. :-/

 

[Jontor]

I’m not sure when exactly the interview was done. She said she won’t forgive herself if she missed nationals, so looks like she’s very dedicated to perform in any shape. But I’m not being too hopeful she’ll be in a very good one, if she hasn’t been doing full program run throughs. Glad to see both quads are back though.

It was never confirmed that Anna had COVID, was it? As far as I know, the only official explanation was that she had pneumonia (of some sort).

 

[nussnacker]

It was never confirmed that Anna had COVID, was it? As far as I know, the only official explanation was that she had pneumonia (of some sort).

Yes, and she said it herself in an interview (about pneumonia).

 

[Thrashergurl]

Maybe they initially downplayed Aloina’s symptoms ? I highly doubt she would withdraw from Nationals without a very good reason. These girls are a competitors and know the importance of this competition. Showing up is one of most important things.
I still think she’s the best female skater in Russia right now, even without her triple Axel. She has the most potential of them and what a shame there wasn’t a worlds last year, and that she had Covid this season.