Final Cup of Russia

[LadyB]

They are great because Balchenko skates in a Yuzu-style top (lesser the feathers).

 

[Novalis]

They are going to be great one day.

Not a huge fan yet. But maybe in the future

 

[Seven Sisters]

I don't know what Moskvina feed them this season, but the transformation from last season is insane.

Who was it that said Mishina/Galiamov used to skate like they were waiting for a bus?

I admit to it Their Je Suis Malade hurt my heart.
Moskvina has done wonders for them. I find Galliamov’s emoting very forced, though.

 

[katymay]

Why are we not seeing Panfilova/Rylov at this event? I’m sure someone here knows the answer.

I think also, their situation is hopeless. As lovely as they are, I doubt either will be able to get the jumps. Teams like this one (from Perm) will move ahead of them.

 

[CrazyKittenLady]

How old is Yasmina? Ivan is rather short for a pairs guy.

 

[readernick]

Not a huge fan yet. But maybe in the future

They still look like single skaters on the ice. But, there is definite potential there...

 

[rollerblade]

What is Perm?

 

[Novalis]

Feel a bit bad for Pavlyuchenko/Khodykin for missing out on Worlds. But they are the number 4 in Russia right now. There's no escaping that.

 

[Baron Vladimir]

What is Perm?

City in Russia where they are training

 

[Novalis]

So, unlike with the guys, this won't be a difficult decision

 

[elektra blue]

ready to open your umbrella? there's a drama storm coming...

 

[Skatesocs]

What is Perm?

 

[LadyB]

Nice one! I'm super sad for A/R, but not to forget: Karina skated with an injury and I have never seen her off kilter like that. Maybe they should have withdrawn right away.
Anyway, congrats to the medallists.

 

[lariko]

What is Perm?

The city were the pairs come from. Both Panfilova and Rylov and Kadyrova/Bal’chenko train there. It is in central Russia so works to bring pairs together and not have to go to the two capitals

 

[chasingneverland]

I just woke up and I was sooo scared I missed the ladies..but i can't yet have I?? Can someone tell me what I missed??? And whyyyy is JT on my timeline haha.

 

[Novalis]

I just woke up and I was sooo scared I missed the ladies..but i can't yet have I?? Can someone tell me what I missed??? And whyyyy is JT on my timeline haha.

Men and Pairs now done

 

[Sk8FraSch]

Feel a bit bad for Pavlyuchenko/Khodykin for missing out on Worlds. But they are the number 4 in Russia right now. There's no escaping that.

Like at Nationals the past two years ?
Things is PavKho won the berth but thats just not the team RSFS wants to go so here we are. You cant fight against Moskvina.

 

[Seven Sisters]

Feel a bit bad for Pavlyuchenko/Khodykin for missing out on Worlds. But they are the number 4 in Russia right now. There's no escaping that.

They will only work harder. They seem very self-motivated to me, and very committed to pushing the technical and creative envelope. I love their Sing Sing Sing SP and hope they keep it for the Olympic season. I would not count them out, not by any means!

 

[LadyB]

ready to open your umbrella? there's a drama storm coming...

I love Russian Ladies comps, to me they are (apart from the few minutes when Trusova, Shcherbaova and Tuktik skate). Only Liza here, so I can relax and concentrate on her.

 

[rollerblade]

ready to open your umbrella? there's a drama storm coming...

Might need something stronger than an umbrella. Maybe a force field?