2020-21 Russian Nationals: Pairs' Free Skate

[Novalis]

On the break I watched Okopova/Rakhmanin and again the P/P. Really nice stuff

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Denis is very chatty before they skate!

 

[EdgeCall]

Here we go.

 

[GoneWithTheWind]

Go Daria and Denis!

 

[anonymoose_au]

Go Daria and Denis!

 

[CrazyKittenLady]

I must ask how are they live? Is the twist as high as it looks on TV? Are they super fast?

I saw them at Euros and especially their pair's elements are even more impressive live!

 

[Hyena]

I must ask how are they live? Is the twist as high as it looks on TV? Are they super fast?

Oh yeah, when they're on their elements are stunning. Twist, lifts, throws, everything. I wasn't sure how I felt about them until I saw them live on the GP years ago and then...I got it.

 

[LadyB]

with all those blings and his hairstyle Vladimir looks like an icon today

A trophy to take home.

 

[Ichatdelune]

with all those blings and his hairstyle Vladimir looks like an icon today

Saint Vladimir the Great the Rus' Viking lord, version 2

 

[rollerblade]

Denis is still chucking Daria like a frisbee. :/

 

[elektra blue]

is she biting his neck?

 

[Lamente Ariane]

I must ask how are they live? Is the twist as high as it looks on TV? Are they super fast?

The twist is amazing live! Pairs in general is great to see in the arena if you ever get the chance.

 

[LadyB]

Just thinking about how Tarasova/Morozov always do the same stroking exercise to start their warm-up. I've seen them live a couple times and they always do it, even warming up in practices IIRC, and seeing them do it again here makes me happy.

I must ask how are they live? Is the twist as high as it looks on TV? Are they super fast?

I saw them at Euros and especially their pair's elements are even more impressive live!

Oh yeah, when they're on their elements are stunning. Twist, lifts, throws, everything. I wasn't sure how I felt about them until I saw them live on the GP years ago and then...I got it.

I've seen them twice at Rostelecom and at the Euros and they never failed to amaze me, even in practice.

 

[GoneWithTheWind]

Hooray!!!! Great job Daria and Denis!

 

[anonymoose_au]

Nice lifts from Daria any Denis here!

Lovely skate!

Is their coach wearing a mask with Daria and Denis's photo on it?!

 

[elektra blue]

hand down and french drama aside they were great

 

[EdgeCall]

Well done! Some close calls, but they made it through beautifully.

I just love watching them. They always have this aura of tension and focus.

 

[CrazyKittenLady]

I can see objectively that P/K are excellent pair skaters, but they just do nothing for me, I can't help it. No connection, no investment whatsoever, I could just as well watch the grass growing

 

[Hyena]

What I enjoy so much about Pavliuchenko/Khodykin is seeing them develop over the years. When they first transitioned to seniors they were pretty limited in expression and everything was just a little rough around the edges. But they've continued strengthening their elements, their chemistry grew, their expression grew, and the confidence grew. I really can't wait to keep watching them

Their transitions out of the lifts

 

[Ichatdelune]

Aside from the hands-down on the throw flip that was a strong statement regarding a podium spot