2023 Russian Nationals Pairs Free Skate

[elektra blue]

Although there were issues, that was a fun programme from Artemieva / Bryukhanov.

Haven't heard "Natural Blues" being skated to before, but I hope we do again.

You know, it's a wonder that @elektra blue hasn't joined us yet, what with there being so many redheads in not just the opening group, but also the second.

Or, do these glasses need cleaned?

CaroLiza_fan

because i'm in Japan right now i'll be joining you later after the women free in Japan is over

 

[anonymoose_au]

Hang on. Was that a real proposal at the end or is it part of the act????

I think it's part of the act? Aren't they super young?

 

[AlexBreeze]

I think it's part of the act? Aren't they super young?

Of course. They do it after every skate.

 

[anonymoose_au]

Of course. They do it after every skate.

Oh cool, I haven't seen the pairs events too often! Very memorable.

And hey they broke the 200 barrier! And got a lotta Pikachus!

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

I think it's part of the act? Aren't they super young?

She's 19, he's 21. (Which surprised me, they look so much younger)

But, seeing the replay, nah it wasn't real!

Lots of presents for them. Including a Pikachu. Which is timely, as the film is being shown on BBC1 this afternoon.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[AlexBreeze]

As for Mukhortova, she looks like a little clone of Evgenia Tarasova.

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

As for Mukhortova, she looks like a little clone of Evgenia Tarasova.

Hence why a lot of us have got into the habit of calling her "Bonsai Tarasova".

@elektra blue - I know you are the most frequent user of it, but was it you that created that nickname, or was it somebody else?

CaroLiza_fan

 

[elektra blue]

Hence why a lot of us have got into the habit of calling her "Bonsai Tarasova".

@elektra blue - I know you are the most frequent user of it, but was it you that created that nickname, or was it somebody else?

CaroLiza_fan

it was me i think

 

[AlexBreeze]

What's wrong with the pairs today?

 

[anonymoose_au]

Oh no double fall!

And they were going so well there.

 

[Pairluv]

Whoa. I can't believe he saved that lift as well as he did. She was totally off center. And, then a fall in the spin. This is a freaky event. But, good for him. The program was going so well up till then. I really like them.

While the ice makes, is there any news on the Russian forums about PanfiIova/Rybov? I will be very very sad for them not to reach their senior potential.

 

[skylark]

oh no! scary axel lift, and then a drop during the spin. A few of the other couples' lifts have looked trembly today, is it just me? hope it isn't something in the air.

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

You know, given that Coolio died a few months ago, I would have expected anybody skating to "Gangster's Paradise" this season to use his version. Even though I actually like the 2WEI version.

Such a shame about double fall at the end. They were lucky to walk away from it - it was mighty scary! Not the way you want to finish your Championships.

Wow! Despite this, they still take the lead in both FS and overall. Mind you, it is only by half a point in the FS.

Time for a resurfacing.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[anonymoose_au]

Heh look at Moskvina in that sea of giants!

Also I was catching up on the Pairs SP and I'm pretty sure they got her a box to stand on

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

I don't know what I want to go "awwww" at more - the cuddly toy behind the skaters as they were waiting to go onto the ice, or the wee girl holding it!



CaroLiza_fan

 

[AlexBreeze]

All the pairs look so tired

Will it be enough to maintain the lead?

 

[Pairluv]

Jeeze even Kolesov is having lift problems. They are usually rock solid. At this point, I just hope nobody gets hurt.

As it goes, good SP, bad FS. Sigh.

 

[AlexBreeze]

YASMINA AND VALERA TOP 4 AT NATS

 

[niks]

Very nice ending position for Yasmina and Valery

 

[anonymoose_au]

Here they are the original Tarasova/Morozov!

Nervous times! Can they move up in the standings?