2021-22 Russian Nationals: Pairs' FS

[flanker]

Sasha, are you OK? They should let him rest a little.

 

[readernick]

That's a pretty consistent cough during that interview

They really should let him go

Yes, honestly it's a bit worrying. I hope he's ok.

 

[Artemisa]

Both deserve the gold.... but I think B/K will be beating them soon .. B/K looked like they are in a mission and that second place is just the first step

 

[GGFan]

It's so wrong that the world doesn't get to see P/K perform Black Swan at the Olympics. 3 per country really sucks sometimes.

 

[rollerblade]

Enjoy the ladies everyone, don't spill too much popcorn, and see you round for Europeans I guess!

Don't worry, it will not be popcorn we're spilling. It will be blood!

 

[florin]

Do you know why they put these "ears" on their heads? In Russia, all couples are given affectionate nicknames based on their surnames (sometimes, however, not by last name - Tarasov/Morozov is called "рыжики"- "little redheads"). Mishina/Gallyamov are called by a nickname based on Nastya's last name - "mishki" ("cub bears","taddy bears")

 

[Joe Mendoza]

congrats Mishina/Galiamov. but please wear a mask - coughing incessantly during the interview is cringe. or get some water. lol

 

[cathlen]

Both deserve the gold.... but I think B/K will be beating them soon .. B/K looked like they are in a mission and that second place is just the first step

I agree, it kind of looks like that! I want T/M to win individual Olympic medal though

 

[flanker]

Both deserve the gold.... but I think B/K will be beating them soon .. B/K looked like they are in a mission and that second place is just the first step

But B/K have a history of messing things up in the moment when it depends on it the most and M/G have a position of the world champions and fresh russian champions, so we will see.

 

[skylark]

congrats Mishina/Galiamov. but please wear a mask - coughing incessantly during the interview is cringe. or get some water. lol

Why in *&^&*(###$% wasn't someone on the ball enough to bring him a drink of water?

 

[Hyena]

So I've loved Mishina/Galliamov since their junior days, but can we talk about how her euler always looks like a step-out? I know she's not the only skater who does this but it always throws me off, score-wise.

 

[Kittosuni]

these 3 teams are going to be hard to beat in the olympics if they skate like this especially B/K and M/G.

Sui/Han just doesnt have the base value like T/M to contend to those 2 teams and will need to skate lightsout to close out the gap thru monstrous GOEs and PCS.

Olympics is going to be exciting!

 

[Artemisa]

But B/K have a history of messing things up in the moment when it depends on it the most and M/G have a position of the world champions and fresh russian champions, so we will see.

Yes I know... but not being the front runners probably will help them ... but there something in Boikova that had change .. they look like they are seeking revenge for becoming the second team of moskovina... and revenge is a powerfull fuel

 

[Mauvedreamer]

So I've loved Mishina/Galliamov since their junior days, but can we talk about how her euler always looks like a step-out? I know she's not the only skater who does this but it always throws me off, score-wise.

Yes I thought it was a step out! Oh it's an euler! Didn't realise thought she had made a mistake

 

[cathlen]

these 3 teams are going to be hard to beat in the olympics if they skate like this especially B/K and M/G.

Sui/Han just doesnt have the base value like T/M to contend to those 2 teams and will need to skate lightsout to close out the gap thru monstrous GOEs and PCS.

Olympics is going to be exciting!

True about base lack of base value, but the reports show S/H are working on it a little.

 

[skylark]

That was simply the most spectacular last half hour! Every one better than the last (but Daria/Denis above Julia/partner).

But the main event ... T/M, B/K, and M/G At first, I thought the judges were on a mission to do everything they could to make T/M first. But then, who could ever deny B/K those scores after such a performance? To see what they've done over the season is just amazing. They did not give up.

And then, the tip of the top. M/G ... having never even medalled at a Russian Nationals before ... everyone knew that Russian Nats has been their nemesis. And to win in such a spectacular way ... with a free program that is by far not their best or anybody's favorite, nor probably the best (who knows) in comparison to their direct competitors ... well, it shows what Anastasia and Aleksandr are made of. Their World Championship title is not a fluke. Their Junior World Title championship was a portend of great things to come.

What a thrilling event.

 

[skylark]

So I've loved Mishina/Galliamov since their junior days, but can we talk about how her euler always looks like a step-out? I know she's not the only skater who does this but it always throws me off, score-wise.

Score wise, I've been watching and thinking about it for a while. I wonder if the judges just see so many great qualities in their 3S-eu-3S that taking a bit off for the euler doesn't lower the GOE much at all. I also think that M/G show great skill and synchronicity by Always Getting that final 3S exactly in unison. Shows such marvelous sensitivity to each other.

 

[Seven Sisters]

It just breaks my heart that we won’t see Be Italian at the Olympics Easily the best pairs program of the year. Oh well!

Maybe they will keep their programs for next year.

 

[coldblueeyes]

I hope B/K finally reached the mindset needed to become the great pair they already are. The competition with M/G can only help them push forward and grow more.

 

[coldblueeyes]

Also, this is the best competition B/K had since Euros 2020. Right in time for the Olympics