2025-26 Russian Nationals Pairs Short Program

[Jumping_Bean]

The reach back with the picking foot for the throw Flip looked so far that I was worried about the whole throw for a second, but no, no issue there. Did he fall at the very start of the StSq, or was that supposed to look like that? Still, a solid skate, Yulia looks to be back to top form

Well, at least they took it with humour

 

[freedomlover]

The reach back with the picking foot for the throw Flip looked so far that I was worried about the whole throw for a second, but no, no issue there. Did he fall at the very start of the StSq, or was that supposed to look like that? Still, a solid skate, Yulia looks to be back to top form

Well, at least they took it with humour

Nope, a fall when he was supposed to slide on his knees I think?

 

[Mathematician]

Did he fall at the very start of the StSq, or was that supposed to look like that?

He tripped indeed. It's why they got red.

 

[AlexBreeze]

I'm curious to see how Taisia and Artem do. They had dire SBS in morning training.

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

I'm all for more Handel in figure skating. So I am delighted that Yulia Artemieva & Alexei Bryukhanov (PRM) were skating to "Sarabande".

And I really loved the costumes. Even if they did blend into some of the adverts on the boards.

But what a weird fall from Alexei.

They go into 2nd position.

Well, with the mistake, it was to be expected that they wouldn't lead.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[freedomlover]

Petition to retire Moonlight Sonata (in jest)

 

[freedomlover]

solid skate apart from the step out- impressed by the level so far.

 

[Jumping_Bean]

Another pair of baby Seniors. They skated this program extremely well at the second stage, and while this was not that, I do think it was better than at the fifth stage. They are very well-matched and in-sync, just a little off on the throw today.

 

[EdgeCall]

One stepout but the rest was beautiful!

 

[elektra blue]

Petition to retire Moonlight Sonata (in jest)

the word trailerized si among the scariest words of 2025

 

[Mathematician]

They're fluid, especially Taisia. She moves well. It's a decent skate for today.

 

[freedomlover]

the word trailerized si among the scariest word of 2025

trailerized ? first time I heard of it.

 

[AlexBreeze]

Another pair of baby Seniors. They skated this program extremely well at the second stage, and while this was not that, I do think it was better than at the fifth stage. They are very well-matched and in-sync, just a little off on the throw today.

They look not completely ready. Not sure why.

 

[EdgeCall]

the word trailerized si among the scariest words of 2025

It is a tragedy how so many artists currently try to gain the successes of today by ruining the successes of the past.

 

[elektra blue]

trailerized ? first time I heard of it.

apparently is how the call these epic-like covers

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

Petition to retire Moonlight Sonata (in jest)

NEVER!!! I love it!!! To the exxtent that I want it played at my funeral.

Mind you, I would not argue if this particular version was retired. I'm sure Beethoven is spinning in his grave. And I just saw that we are going to hear it again in the Free!

I liked Taisia Shcherbinina & Artem Petrov (PRM)'s costumes, though.

They go into 3rd position.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[freedomlover]

apparently is how the call these epic-like covers

TIL. Thank you- I didn't realise that

 

[elektra blue]

why is Zhenya into 80s big shoulders this year?

 

[Jumping_Bean]

The thing with Taisiia and Artem is that their Free has been more consistent than those of a number of the teams likely to end up ahead of them after the SP, but I'm sure they would have liked to be a little higher and score over 70. Still, keeping my fingers crossed for them for the day after tomorrow.

 

[flanker]

Shcherbinina/Petrov delivered well too. Good first senior season for them.