2024-25 Russian Grand Prix - Stage 2 - Kazan

[AlexBreeze]

How come Polina Tikhonova got the GP spot? Not that I'm complaining..

Good question.

I've seen an explanation that Raber memorial is an unofficial qualifier too, and last season she made it to the stages there as well.

 

[Mariiiiskate]

I really like Masha and Petyas costumes.

 

[Mariiiiskate]

im really exited for this pairs freeskate, everyone looked good in the short.

 

[katymay]

When even the lowest rated Russian pair is better than 90% of the pairs on the international senior circuilt.

 

[Mariiiiskate]

Sofia M has a new freeskate dress I like this one a lot, such a shame today didnt work out for them at all, im still not too convinced about this pairing. He just isnt strong enough for her.

 

[Mariiiiskate]

Masha and Petya are slowly gelling well together, not perfect but loads better than at the start of the season, im exited to see where they will be by the end of the season

 

[Mariiiiskate]

What a shame Yulia struggling to land things today

Yulia and Ilya have 2 really good programs and they look generally really strong this season, Yulia just needs to stick her landings and they could be medal contenders.

 

[katymay]

That tiny girl with the school apron is so strong and fierce. Don't know if she will make it to the top with this partner, but she is going to be a star some day. Ahhh I see her name is Kira. Will watch her in the future.

 

[Mariiiiskate]

Kira and Ilyas freeskate is so good, I love it so much.

They almost went clean too, this season has started off really roughly for them so this was nice to see.

 

[katymay]

Veronika and Daniel skate more like seniors.

 

[Mariiiiskate]

Yay Nika and Danya kept it together

 

[Mariiiiskate]

unfortunetly things didnt go as planned for Sofia and Sasha

The content they are going for is very difficult, im exited to see how they will do in the future along side the 2 team tut junior pairs team that are doing similar content.

 

[Mariiiiskate]

Oh poor girl please dont cry

 

[katymay]

Some slight mistakes, but Sofia and her partner are fantastic. Can't figure out why he can land a 3L and not a 2A. lol. Looks like tiny fierce Kira will get a medal.

 

[Mariiiiskate]

Nastya and Vlad are slowly getting into good shape, they dont have the same content as some of the new pairs that have debuted in juniors this season but if they go clean they still can compete with them.

 

[Mariiiiskate]

I wont be here for girl and boys as im going out but hopefully I have a great short programs to rewatch later.

 

[lariko]

Catching up on ID/pairs short from yesterday, since they are archived. Hopefully, free skates for pairs gets uploaded fast!

 

[EdgeCall]

Nice skating and very beautiful dress, but wth was the first part of the music?! You do not troll Grieg like that. You just don't!

 

[Imminielle]

Rubtsova's music is really bad... Always nice to her going for 3lz-3lo though !

 

[katymay]

Poor girl. Her lutz loop was huge and solid on warmup, as was her 3F. Just nerves.