I know they're not singles skaters, but Volosozhar and Kavaguti got better. But as far I understand, many singles skaters who switch to federations that are less prominent invariably get worse results. Who knows, perhaps with less pressure Shelepen might blossom?
I would love to see that. Indeed, maybe the extreme competition in Russia was too much for her to handle. I just wish she finds herself another coach soon, I hate what Sokolovskaya did to her wonderful jumps