2020-21 Russian Nationals: Pairs' Short Program

[FelineFairy]

Still love P/R the most. I wish they'll get a better set of programs next season. They can be on par with the two top Chinese pairs - I know the judges say B/K are already there, but I don't agree. P/R really could be though.

ETA: That 2A has TERRIBLE technique, but it looks interesting, especially from him.

I actually agree more with the judges. At this moment, no one is perfect, P/R do have some stunning elements, M/G have that excellent bubbly happy energy oozing, together with strong technique, P/K are both technically strong, but for me that combination of a tiny girl and a man with a strong frame doesn't produce beautiful classical lines. B/K (when they are clean) are the epitome of the St Petersburg school of skating, these classical lines, long beautiful exits of difficult elements with erect postures, etc. They are developing still, but developing exactly in the direction I love.

 

[LadyB]

Diana and Ilya, these are the folks who were juniors last year, with the Chess program—am I right?

Yeah, they've still got that in FS.

 

[GoneWithTheWind]

Diana and Ilya, these are the folks who were juniors last year, with the Chess program—am I right?

Yes, I loved that program!

 

[LadyB]

Apart from the fall, the most energetic I've seen them all season! Lovely!

 

[elektra blue]

it wasn't bad, but in this field it won't be enough

 

[Ichatdelune]

That 3F keeps on not happening for Diana Mukhametzianova

 

[Skatesocs]

Ooh, I like this music, and how he gained speed to it in the steps! What is it?

 

[elektra blue]

Vladimir just stopped by after raiding a monastery

 

[Tyranid]

Not the best routine from M/M. I hope that Crocodile Gena won't be crying after that SBS 3F fall.

Edit: good to see more and more Russian/old Soviet music being used.

 

[flanker]

Apart from the fall, the most energetic I've seen them all season! Lovely!

I liked their skate and those costumes
Diana is so sad (the way that makes you wish to hug her), but she doesn't have to, it was the best they have shown since the last junior nationals.

 

[LadyB]

 

[elektra blue]

sereeeeejaaaaaa!!!!!

 

[flanker]

T/M, the great question of life, universe and everything will be solved now.

 

[Skatesocs]

Well, Uncle Voronov for all those Twitter Aunties

 

[rollerblade]

How does Trankov manage to look older than creepo Nikolai Morozov?

 

[LadyB]

 

[flanker]

T/M

 

[elektra blue]

clean! and amazing! can they do that again? i hope so!

 

[TripleAxelQueens3]

I hate Bolero but I like this program?

 

[Baron Vladimir]