Russian Junior Test Skates 2022

[Flying Feijoa]

That’s… one hell of a shirt.

I instantly knew which one you meant without referring to the starting order

 

[lariko]

I instantly knew which one you meant without referring to the starting order

I figured people would. It was a bold statement for someone this young.

 

[anonymoose_au]

I hate Sofia's music but she's so adorable that I'm ready to forgive it to her

Haha I actually loved the music, but Sofia T is indeed the cutest! I'm so excited to see her this season.

Nika Y's choreography was really engaging, I liked it a lot especially that slide-back thing towards the end. She was looking right at the judges like "Bring it", reminded me of Eva-Lotta's SP last year!

Maria G's dress is both simple and eye-catching, jumps were a bit rough!

Nastya Z! She's a fave and I'm happy to see her in good form and having fun out there. You go, girl.

There is a lot of coach cam going on here though

A bit nervous for Nika Z! I read ahead and the music choice is apparently not good (full disclosure, I'm totally on board with overwrought French ballads LOL Je Suis Malaaaaade included).

Liza K! Nice green sleeve there Interesting music choice.

All right, here's Nika Z. She's committed to the tan skates even after Sasha T decided to go white.

Well I liked it! The choreo hits the musical highlights really nicely. Nika also has really nice spins

Alina G - Going the Cruella route! Interesting! I love the song, so I'm into tbh. Can't wait for the costume!

Awww Liza L really is teeny tiny, but are looks ready to slay. Oops shame about the fall.

Hey Bollywood from Nadezhda, loving the costume.

Oh there's another group to go...but I need dinner so that's all for now.

 

[LadyB]

Looking forward to Day 2 and hoping for more interesting music choices.

 

[Mariiiiskate]

Now the quads come out and the stress begins. I think only 2 skaters wont try quads Mikhail Tikhonov & Ivan Ramzenkov. Unless Ivan has acquired a quad during the off season.

Kirill Sarnovsky was trying a 4S on and off last season so I think he will go for it here too.

edit. i forgot Fedor doesn't have a quad either.

 

[anonymoose_au]

The boys are on!

Ooo the first group is lit.

 

[anonymoose_au]

Hey is that Elena R?!

It is, cool!

Kirill Sarnovsky was trying a 4S on and off last season so I think he will go for it here too.

Oh I hope it goes OK for him! He landed it a few times at the beginning of last season but then it kinda went all wonky...

 

[Flying Feijoa]

Hullo! Feeling some sleep deprivation, but these quad attempts should substitute nicely for coffee
Go Max Belyavskiy!

 

[Green Carrots]

What a fighter Max is! I think it's really good for the start of the season

 

[Flying Feijoa]

Besides the first quad he's doing quite well in the jump department!
I miss the LP step sequence in juniors though

 

[Mariiiiskate]

No pops! 1 fall on a 4S but other than that this went so well!

Maxims skating has improved loads after his move to Butatseva! His spins are still his weakness but I feel like even those have improved a little!

 

[anonymoose_au]

Ouch, this music is kinda highlighting the falls there.

Oh wait that was better.

This music is weird.

 

[Flying Feijoa]

Tikhonov going for a more subdued fashion look today

 

[LadyB]

Music reminds me of Kondratyuk's tikki-takka stuff!

 

[Green Carrots]

Wow unexpectedly 2 quad attempts by Mikhail! Good luck to him next time, he's really good

 

[Flying Feijoa]

Ouch, this music is kinda highlighting the falls there.

Oh wait that was better.

This music is weird.

It's the 'ouch' vocals I think
I mostly associate Amaluna with Joubert's SP from 2013-14

 

[anonymoose_au]

Music reminds me of Kondratyuk's tikki-takka stuff!

Ah so that's what it reminded me of! I was thinking the same thing when it started.

OMG, it's Kirill-time. Hold me!

 

[Mariiiiskate]

Ooh i wasn't expecting a 4T and 4S try from Misha T especially as he doesn't have a 3A, still not fan of coaches skipping to quads if the 3A isn't coming along but oh well.

nor was I expecting a 3lz-3T-2a cascade

 

[anonymoose_au]

Yaaaaaay!

Nicely done Kirill S, nicely done!

No quads, better to be safe than sorry I guess!

 

[Green Carrots]

Kirill kept his FP from last season but they changed StSq for ChoreoSq so nice