2018-19 Russian Men's figure skating

[silverfoxes]

TAT was a ice dancer, right?
So she feels she has credentials to criticize on males singles other than being the resident busybody?

Oh, please! She was a coach of 2 OGM men, Kulik and Yagudin. I think people here are just upset when she doesn't coddle their favorite skater like a baby the way they do. The comments about weight are the only real issue I have with her. But I'd rather listen to TAT than any of the American commentators, that's for sure.

 

[chuckm]

I'm American, and I'd rather listen to TAT (even if I don't know what she's saying) than the US commentators.

 

[coldblueeyes]

I'm American, and I'd rather listen to TAT (even if I don't know what she's saying) than the US commentators.

I mean, does it get any worse than them?

 

[Edwin]

I mean, does it get any worse than them?

Are they really that bad? Unfortunately, access to US broadcasts on the net is very limited here, 99% are blocked and uploads to YT are almost impossible to find.

I do like the CBC commentators and those who I think are Australian on Eurosports.

I have many Russian broadcasts downloaded with good and informative commentary. I like recently retired competitors the best because they know their stuff and the participants from personal experience.

 

[coldblueeyes]

I find them mostly annoying. Though, to me even the BESP guys at times get annoying--when they don't know their stuff. What I hate the most is commentators saying things they are wrong about. I love the ladies from TDP, they are informed and emotional in good measure.

 

[mau]

https://youtu.be/NPHVxozDIEM

Just discovered this cute and talented boy on YouTube. He has a couple of triples at 9 and some amazing spins, I hope he’ll be able to keep his flexibility through adolescence. He also reminds me a lot of Ilia.

 

[tempo]

https://youtu.be/NPHVxozDIEM

Just discovered this cute and talented boy on YouTube. He has a couple of triples at 9 and some amazing spins, I hope he’ll be able to keep his flexibility through adolescence. He also reminds me a lot of Ilia.

Nikolay Kolesnikov from team Tutberidze takes part in "Ice Age. Kids" show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhgE1ZW0tm0

He also will skate at Eteri's "Champions on the ice" show today at 19:00 msk.

 

[DSQ]

I do like the CBC commentators and those who I think are Australian on Eurosports.

They’re British. Chris Howarth came 15th in the 1980 Winter Olympics (with his team mate Robin Cousins winning Gold) and the other regular is Nicky Slater an ice dancer 1983 European bronze and was 6th in the 1984 Olympics.

I don’t mind the Russian commentators. They’re partisan but they’re knowledgeable and passionate.

 

[nussnacker]

Maksim Kovtun just announced his retirement.
He said he gave it everything when practicing, but he understood that his back injuries will never allow him to compete as a top athlete, and of course to podium too.
Good luck to Maksim going forward!

 

[RemyRose]

Good luck to Max!!! :agree:
It was fun and I will miss him

 

[ladyjane]

I will miss him too. Here's some information:

https://fs-gossips.com/maxim-kovtun-finished-his-skating-career/
http://tass.com/sport/1055166

 

[BossT]

Максим БЕЛЯВСКИЙ | Maxim BELYAVSKY [12] - 5T on the rod, practice (04/2019)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HyUwAVXOuM

 

[lariko]

Nikolay Kolesnikov from team Tutberidze takes part in "Ice Age. Kids" show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhgE1ZW0tm0

He also will skate at Eteri's "Champions on the ice" show today at 19:00 msk.

That champions on Ice was a lovely show, I finally found the full version. Wanted to see what all this talk about Samsonov was about.

 

[BossT]

Lev VINOKUR & Maxim BELYAVSKY [12] (CSKATEAM) - 4T, practice (03/2019)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syw2UmknjMk

Maxim BELYAVSKY - 4S+Eu+3S+3T, practice (04/2019)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uu4memTdSqI

 

[elektra blue]

this boy is impressive, no doubts, how old is he? will we see him at jgp?

 

[lariko]

this boy is impressive, no doubts, how old is he? will we see him at jgp?

Both of them are listed as gold and silver medalists in the 2018-2019 Younger group of the Youth Championship for Russian Nationals

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_Russian_Figure_Skating_Championships

 

[tempo]

Maxim Kovtun in figure skating (fun + interview):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZsJbpGBafo

 

[vitamintea]

How is Matvei Vetlugin looking for getting JGP assignments next year? Really enjoyed him at JGP Richmond last year and thought his Greatest Showman FS was really sweet.

(Side note, does anyone else feel that it's infinitely more adorable when kids skate to these kitschy showtune-style programs? Love the ice dance pair from that Russian Ice Age show and I love Matvei's skate here. But I find adults skating seriously to these kinds of performances a little cringey.)

 

[anonymoose_au]

How is Matvei Vetlugin looking for getting JGP assignments next year? Really enjoyed him at JGP Richmond last year and thought his Greatest Showman FS was really sweet.

I must have missed Matvei last season, you're right though that was adorable! He was so happy with himself at the end.

Hope he gets an assignment or two next JGP season!

(Side note, does anyone else feel that it's infinitely more adorable when kids skate to these kitschy showtune-style programs? Love the ice dance pair from that Russian Ice Age show and I love Matvei's skate here. But I find adults skating seriously to these kinds of performances a little cringey.)

Well, it helps that Matvei's costume is fabulous! Alexander S's looked...well...cheap.

I guess it depends on the skater, some of them can pull it off.

 

[elektra blue]

matvei can sell the program, samarin can't, that's all