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Alena Kostornaia

The information is incorrect. Sasha was in Don Quixote. This photo here is older (from the beginning of January) and has now probably only been published because a lot of crap was thrown at Plushenko again on the usual channels for going to the Bolshoi with Sasha and without Alyona.
That may well be so, though it is still a nice picture of Alёna.
Some people will look at this picture and see a happy, smiling person with two friends fans or perhaps family members.
Others will look at and think "poo-chucking" contests (not much charm in that thought).
I'm of the first group, myself.
 
I found this today and I can‘t express how much more I love it than her actual SP. Normally I‘m not a fan of the “swap music“ edits but this one works pretty well, IMO. Of course there are many moments that are disconnected (obviously) but some parts, especially in the step sequence, were nice. It also helps that the transition between the two pieces is somewhat smoother - AND Beth is a strong yet complex character that I could see Aliona portray really well. So, yeah. Watch and judge for yourself:


And I miss Aliona, by the way. I still hope that we’ll see her at the Cup Final against all odds, even if the clip of her working on unfinished FS choreography with Shae-Lynn hasn’t inspired much confidence. How much muscle memory can you really get for a new program in two weeks, if you also have to improve your stamina/get your jumps back?
 
I found this today and I can‘t express how much more I love it than her actual SP. Normally I‘m not a fan of the “swap music“ edits but this one works pretty well, IMO. Of course there are many moments that are disconnected (obviously) but some parts, especially in the step sequence, were nice. It also helps that the transition between the two pieces is somewhat smoother - AND Beth is a strong yet complex character that I could see Aliona portray really well. So, yeah. Watch and judge for yourself:


And I miss Aliona, by the way. I still hope that we’ll see her at the Cup Final against all odds, even if the clip of her working on unfinished FS choreography with Shae-Lynn hasn’t inspired much confidence. How much muscle memory can you really get for a new program in two weeks, if you also have to improve your stamina/get your jumps back?
This is so good. I honestly like the ending she did here more than the actual choreo, it's much more powerful and seems to take less effort too.
 
Apparently one of Aliona’s fan groups, while preparing for Cup Final, asked Aliona directly about her participation there and she said she’ll be there 100%.
This sounds like she’s in a good mood going into it, appears that she’s not even considering withdrawing, which I think means that she’s feeling ready.
Crossing my fingers to see 2 great skates and excited for a new program for her.
 
Apparently one of Aliona’s fan groups, while preparing for Cup Final, asked Aliona directly about her participation there and she said she’ll be there 100%.
This sounds like she’s in a good mood going into it, appears that she’s not even considering withdrawing, which I think means that she’s feeling ready.
Crossing my fingers to see 2 great skates and excited for a new program for her.
that's really great to hear. i hope her training is going well and things are falling back into place for her, 3A or not, and she can put out 2 performances she can be proud of.
 
that's really great to hear. i hope her training is going well and things are falling back into place for her, 3A or not, and she can put out 2 performances she can be proud of.
I agree with your sentiment and I think Aliona has a very good chance to make the podium in the Russian Cup final which would be a good way to end the season or a great way to go into Worlds.
 
Still a few days to go until we get to see Aliona but my hands sweat every time I think of her debuting the revised programs at the cup final. :dbana:
Well even if she's not a 100% physically or if she's not completely happy with both programs alyona has to get out there and perform. The world awaits the performances of the most beautiful figure skater in the world. Whatever happens happens hopefully she goes to worlds if she doesn't then im sure she'll perform well and set herself up for next season.

This is no I to be quite the competition even without Anna and Sasha. Get your popcorn ready!

Let's hope there are no politics involved with worlds. But the professor is about to turn 80 so Liza may get the break. Plushy will have one of his charges at worlds and obviously EG as well. There is a lot of pressure on tiny alyona I hope she comes up big..
 
In a recent interview her coach mentioned that Aliona is recovering from COVID-19 (I’ve seen a couple of different translations so I’m not certain if this is the correct one) and that he hopes she performs well. This sounds to me like they are basically using this competition as early preparation for next season. Some people suffer from complications after it first appears they recovered from COVID-19, and this appears to be what’s happened here. I hope Aliona is able to perform the programs without experiencing any health complications, and that she is happy with her performance. What a terrible season it’s been for her.

 
New post from Aliona on instagram.

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Hard work always pays off. Be intense, passionate, determined, and ready on the rink not to regret a single moment of your performance! ⛸️

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