2020-21 Russian Men's figure skating

[Flying Feijoa]

Oh, I didn't know Aliev has Azerbaijan heritage! Anyway good for him, sounds like the injury is manageable as long as they proceed carefully :thumbsup:

 

[plushyfan]

Oh, I didn't know Aliev has Azerbaijan heritage! Anyway good for him, sounds like the injury is manageable as long as they proceed carefully :thumbsup:

I didn't know , too. I thought he has a typical Russian look.

 

[RemyRose]

I didn't know , too. I thought he has a typical Russian look. :The:

Paternal grandma is from Azerbaijan. Apparently left not under happy circumstances as he says his dad has a hard time talking about it. I bookmarked the article

-You also have fans in Baku, and you are connected with Azerbaijan. Your surname suggests that you have Azerbaijani roots, is that true?

- This is one hundred percent true! I have Azerbaijani roots in my father's line. I myself was born in Russia. As a child, I was often asked why you have such a surname - Aliyev, and I answered that I have Azerbaijani blood. I told everyone: I am Azerbaijani (Smiles).

- Have you been to Azerbaijan?

- I have not been to Azerbaijan yet, but I have heard a lot about him. Baku is a wonderful city, very modern and beautiful in terms of architecture. The Azerbaijani line in our family comes from my father's mother, my grandmother, she lived there. Unfortunately, I have never seen her. My father and I talked about this topic, but he says little, there are certain nuances of his personal life. I think this is due to the fact that they left Baku when they were having difficult times. But we still have friends in Azerbaijan. I'd like to go there, see, get acquainted with the culture. I will definitely find time and go to Baku.

https://moscow-baku.ru/news/sport/c..._govoril_chto_u_menya_azerbaydzhanskaya_krov/

 

[plushyfan]

Paternal grandma is from Azerbaijan. Apparently left not under happy circumstances as he says his dad has a hard time talking about it. I bookmarked the article


https://moscow-baku.ru/news/sport/c..._govoril_chto_u_menya_azerbaydzhanskaya_krov/

thank you for this interesting info

 

[lariko]

I loved that the podium at last Europeans represented the three nations of Caucasus region, Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia.

 

[nussnacker]

I loved that the podium at last Europeans represented the three nations of Caucasus region, Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia.

yeah! so did I. They're all born in Russia and yet it's such an ethnically diverse podium at the same time.

 

[RemyRose]

Documentary with Team Mishin
https://youtu.be/wQUHPc3qINs
From Kislovodsk training camp.

 

[snowflake]

Documentary with Team Mishin
https://youtu.be/wQUHPc3qINs
From Kislovodsk training camp.

Thanks. This was great to watch. Mishin still going strong and dedicated, or going strong because he’s so dedicated If only I understood his words. Such a nice training environment. Lots of smiles.

Much of Kolyada in practice. Love to see Misha back on ice again. Mishin about him and Averbuch choreographing him.

 

[RemyRose]

Voronov has announced his retirement on Instagram.

Thank you, thank you, arigato !!! my long journey as an athlete has come to an end! Thanks for this Unforgettable time! Time to move on

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFAhXBiqoIM/?igshid=1rex87pc7e44s

Participants for test skates:
Petr Gumennik, Makar Ignatov, Mikhail Kolyada, Andrey Mozalev, Roman Savosin, Alexander Samarin

Start for men SP is 15:30 Moscow time. https://fsrussia.ru/news/5104-raspi...tov-figuristov-sbornoj-rossii-12-09-2020.html

Everybody have fun watching!

 

[elektra blue]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :sad21:

 

[ewdokia]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :sad21:

I know how you feel. I'm just devastated as well. I so much wanted Sergei to have one last farewell skate but I guess with how this season developed under influence of the corona crises it was just not meant to be.

For those who have not seen it yet, Sergei Voronov announced his retirement:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CFAhXBiqoIM/

 

[elektra blue]

I know how you feel. I'm just devastated as well. I so much wanted Sergei to have one last farewell skate but I guess with how this season developed under influence of the corona crises it was just not meant to be.

For those who have not seen it yet, Sergei Voronov announced his retirement:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CFAhXBiqoIM/

exactly, that's how i wanted him to go, under the spotlight, with a skate he could be proud of, not just fading away

 

[lariko]

I saw it earlier today as well, and it’s sad. Just this kind of a year

 

[Flying Feijoa]

Aww Sergei... Well, it was inevitable one of these days. Hats off to the man for going strong all these years! His career longevity is really incredible (and owning Grand Prix medals spanning over a decade is no mean feat) :yes: Wishing him all the best for whatever he sets out to do next

I wonder if the other Galapagos turtle of men's skating Alexei Bychenko is still up for it this season :think:

 

[Artemisa]

It was a great day for russian men

 

[Flying Feijoa]

Their renaissance is upon us!

Kolyada and Mozalev's overall skating clicked with me the most here (probably Danielian would too if he had been able to come, but such is life). But I guess the LP will be the real test of how in shape they are.

 

[Seruleane]

The Russian men did great today, and I was especially happy for Kolyada. I'e always felt he hadn't reached his full potential, despite having lovely skating skills, posture, style, and jumps. He lacked the consistency, and I hope Mishin will help him gain this. I would love to see him as a future World or Olympic Champion.

 

[flanker]

It was a great day for russian men

Let's hope they will keep that for tomorrow.

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All short programs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Quk7XSFGKNc

 

[Tolstoj]

Kolyada was my favourite by far, it looks like he really wanted that strong comeback and worked hard for it. I like the program a lot too: it's fun, it fits his style and it's not an overused piece.

Mozalev i'm surprised he went for the quad flip, considering he always did lutz combos i thought he'd have chosen quad lutz or quad loop instead. He did well enough on the jumps here, not sure about the composition of the program, i like dracula, not so much the second half with the lyrics.

Ignatov's 4lo looks really good, i see improvements with the spins, trying to get the levels still need some work there, presentation also is getting better tho i'd like more speed.

Samarin is also improving on the artistry it seems, still need to work on skating skills to me, and you can tell in the steps sequence in particular but also by the overall amount two foot skating. 4lo was a good effort.

Savosin, i like that he went back to Bella Ciao, it was a successful program for him in Juniors. Technique is still funky but overall decent comeback.

Gumennik, i like him a lot, good spins, good posture, good skating skills, but i was hoping for a more inspired program.

 

[lariko]

Mozalev tried 4lz last week in StP closed/secret test skates and fell on it in short, didn’t repeat attempt in free. He/coach also had said last year that the goal for the first senior season was three quads. So, I assume this means Lz, F and T for him