Quick observations:
Maria Paramonova can make Nats here.
Maiia Khromykh WD.
Tyutyunina/Bagin seem to participate.
Why Mironova/Ustenko had to take part here? They would have been guaranteed to medal at any stage other than the ones they took part in. Zhenya Ustenko said in an interview a week ago that the prize money doesn't matter at all. But that much?
Not surprised to see Egor, Artem has recently hinted at his participation here. I'm looking forward to it. It will his first competition this season and first competition under new coach.
Cheremnykh/Butenko in seniors, oh yes. I didn't expect it, but I like it. Very strong field in pairs again.
Maria Paramonova can make Nats here.
Maiia Khromykh WD.
Tyutyunina/Bagin seem to participate.
Why Mironova/Ustenko had to take part here? They would have been guaranteed to medal at any stage other than the ones they took part in. Zhenya Ustenko said in an interview a week ago that the prize money doesn't matter at all. But that much?
Not surprised to see Egor, Artem has recently hinted at his participation here. I'm looking forward to it. It will his first competition this season and first competition under new coach.
Cheremnykh/Butenko in seniors, oh yes. I didn't expect it, but I like it. Very strong field in pairs again.