2023-24 Russian Grand Prix - Stage 6 - Moscow

[yume]

Hope he won't Zayak after that popped 4T. And another pop. And a third pop. And a fourth. That pop-corn will be very salty.

 

[AlexBreeze]

LOL I always forget this program randomly ends with an Italian (?!) version of Total Eclipse of the Heart.

Is Russian so much like Italian phonetically?

 

[yume]

Ah Dima, good thing that you won your first stage.

 

[elektra blue]

LOL I always forget this program randomly ends with an Italian (?!) version of Total Eclipse of the Heart.

i think it's russian, hon

 

[icewhite]

I like this program so much better than the short. Maybe just due to the shirt...

Shame all the pops happened.

He really is the most unpredictable skater.

 

[thatdarncat]

Another giant teddy for Dima, hope he booked an extra seat on the plane , well done Dima, almost perfect!

 

[Pairluv]

Well, it started well for Aliev. But, I could just watch his step sequence and be happy with his skating. I know based on Tuk's latest interview this has been really hard for the senior elite skaters but I hope next season will be different and they can get their motivation back.

 

[elektra blue]

Another giant teddy for Dima, hope he booked an extra seat on the plane , well done Dima, almost perfect!

i don't think he needs a plane, i think he lives in Moscow

 

[AlexBreeze]

0.06

 

[AlexBreeze]

Well, it started well for Aliev. But, I could just watch his step sequence and be happy with his skating. I know based on Tuk's latest interview this has been really hard for the senior elite skaters but I hope next season will be different and they can get their motivation back.

The last two seasons, Aliev has skated better overall than he did in the Olympic season. I don't think his motivation is the problem.

 

[elektra blue]

 

[yume]

First skater saved by the judges.

 

[anonymoose_au]

Ahmahgawd that was soooo close!

Dima definitely did better today though and the sparkling shirt is top drawer.

 

[icewhite]

Well, it started well for Aliev. But, I could just watch his step sequence and be happy with his skating. I know based on Tuk's latest interview this has been really hard for the senior elite skaters but I hope next season will be different and they can get their motivation back.

They will not be allowed back in, I'm sure. There are no signs towards that. So... they better find a way to be motivated or switch countries or whatever. I hate that the ISU keeps them hanging and hoping instead of making a clear statement, but that's the way it is. I think if they just hope to get back they will be disappointed again and then motivation will surely drown.

 

[anonymoose_au]

This is the best thing, I'm dying

 

[yume]

Bleeding love in 50s style is something.....
Now it's candy shop. Is 50 cent aware?

 

[icewhite]

First skater saved by the judges.

Yes, but it's no question he's one of the very best skaters Russia has in terms of PCS, so with the constant giving out of 9s in PCS now if a skater deserves them, it's Aliev. And he didn't fall or anything, he mostly just popped, that does not really ruin the performance overall.

 

[elektra blue]

well that was a mess

 

[elektra blue]

This is the best thing, I'm dying

you're welcome

 

[AlexBreeze]

Yes, but it's no question he's one of the very best skaters Russia has in terms of PCS, so with the constant giving out of 9s in PCS now if a skater deserves them, it's Aliev. And he didn't fall or anything, he mostly just popped, that does not really ruin the performance overall.

Yes. Butsaeva's skaters should work on PCS.