2024 Russian Junior Test Skates

[Mariiiiskate]

She's just better

I truly hope this works out for her, they are new together after all but im not very optimistic.

 

[AlexBreeze]

I truly hope this works out for her, they are new together after all but im not very optimistic.

She definitely needs a 180 cm+ partner.

Butenko was shorter but he's very strong naturally.

Such partnerships in general are often dangerous for both partners. Moskvina had to persuade Petushkova/Malikov to stop skating together because Petushkova damaged her head.

Aside from the twist problem, I generally feel like she has better skills.

 

[LadyB]

Davai, Nika i Danya!!!

 

[Mariiiiskate]

I love Polinas dress

This pair continues to improve, some hick ups but nothing too major. Exited to see how they will fair in juniors this season.

 

[Mariiiiskate]

Nika and Danya have another fun program

 

[Skating91]

Was that Shvetsky in the background?

 

[LadyB]

Was that Shvetsky in the background?

Yes

 

[LadyB]

Nika and Danya have another fun program

Totally love it. The good time guys

 

[LadyB]

Is that my laptop or is the sound system cracking up?

So nice to see Sasha Smirnov...and Pavel!

 

[LadyB]

Davai, Julia i Ilya!!!

 

[LadyB]

F/P is another fun team. They kept the SP, just changed the costumes. Fine by me.

 

[Skating91]

Is that my laptop or is the sound system cracking up?

So nice to see Sasha Smirnov...and Pavel!

Yeah it comes through loud at times then back to quiet.

 

[LadyB]

And my very first skating crush is there as well: Sasha Zaitsev

 

[Mariott]

A little bit about Zoya and Artem's music.

The performer is Ekaterina Shelekhova. Opera singer, coloratura soprano.

Music: “Melody of the Earth”. Vocal composition of her own improvisation based on songs from the repertoire of Finno-Ugric peoples of the Far North of Russia.

How close it is to me I heard the laughter and the ritual of the shaman. We are waiting for them to visit us at the ice show, this program will be enjoyed by the natives of Siberia.

 

[AlexBreeze]

Rewatched Cheremnykh/Rud

The program itself is good. The problem is that Apashe is too fast for a new team.

Another Ushakova's couple, Sobinina/Mironov, had the same problem in their only season.

 

[Mariiiiskate]

Today I am on time !

 

[LadyB]

Thinking of Vadim right now

 

[Mariiiiskate]

They are good with jumps and throws are working for them now even if he cant throw her far nor high but everything else needs loads of work.
Andrey just isnt strong enough I was terrified watching that 1st lift he didnt look stable at all.

The twist is the most alarming tho, triple twist will be a tough ask. Was there really no more suitable partners for Varya out there?

 

[LadyB]

A Russian folk programme on Russian Flag Day! Nice one.

 

[Mariiiiskate]

These two have such memorable programs this season, I like them a lot

SBS jumps continue to plague them but if they get those under control this might just be their season.