2025-26 Russian Challenge

[Mathematician]

It could be good if the intro wasn't her doing nothing for 60 seconds I guess. What is the chair even doing here? What is the meaning of the program? This is soooooo longggggg.

 

[niks]

And I did miss something important there I think about Vlad Morozov and that girl

 

[Mathematician]

And I did miss something important there I think about Vlad Morozov and that girl

It's his wife. I think he learned they are going to have a kid?

 

[AlexBreeze]

Oh, I know this low lift. I think Prokopets/Vaskovich did it. But it wasn't this effortless from P/V.

 

[Mathematician]

Not the most unique theme in skating, but they performed it magnificently. Of course, it's no surprise with Kaganovskaya present. I wouldn't be upset to see straight 10s for them.

 

[Mathematician]

Only 18.90? What? Did that guy who gave them 8.25 miss-click? What happened?? He gave Sotnikova more. What is that about? I think he made a mistake?

 

[niks]

They have nice special effects this year, like Vasiliisa/Maksim's burning rose

 

[soupia]

8.25 for that performance is crazy

 

[Mathematician]

8.25 for that performance is crazy

I genuinely think he miss-clicked and meant 9.25 lol

 

[Mathematician]

Anyways, Mark just won again. Deservedly so. Different level from everyone. Absolute master performer. Grand talent.

 

[AlexBreeze]

Thanks!

https://www.tania-soleil.com/ia-pomniu-chudnoe-mgnovene-na-angliiskom/

 

[taengstache]

I genuinely think he miss-clicked and meant 9.25 lol

I don't think so lol vasilisa and maxim has been going against the bukins all season. So this was zhulin's chance to make sure his skaters got a leg up on them. Not surprising.

 

[Mathematician]

I don't think so lol vasilisa and maxim has been going against the bukins all season. So this was zhulin's chance to make sure his skaters got a leg up on them. Not surprising.

Cold if true. Very cold.

 

[Mathematician]

That went below Kamila. Alright then. I'm guessing fan voting will fix this...?

 

[AlexBreeze]

That went below Kamila. Alright then. I'm guessing fan voting will fix this...?

So far I can't even predict fan voting results lol.

I guess it will push Gumennik.

 

[Mathematician]

So far I can't even predict fan voting results lol.

I guess it will push Gumennik.

Telegram community seems to agree that Kamila wasn't very good. I guess it just depends how many bonafide Kamibots are in the crowd who will give her 10s no matter what.

 

[niks]

Mark has really improved his movements and body control over the years. He can now express his musicality with his body in another level., kudos to him.

 

[Mathematician]

BTW @soupia welcome to Golden Skate! The upcoming Russian season is looking really exciting with juniors like Dzepka moving up, the many dynamics between the current seniors like Muravieva's slow improvement and the comebacks we're getting with Kamila & Sasha. It would be great to have more users join us in these threads and enjoy it together. These show tournament threads don't tend to get much interaction, but the big competitions are much more lively!

 

[soupia]

BTW @soupia welcome to Golden Skate! The upcoming Russian season is looking really exciting with juniors like Dzepka moving up, the many dynamics between the current seniors like Muravieva's slow improvement and the comebacks we're getting with Kamila & Sasha. It would be great to have more users join us in these threads and enjoy it together. These show tournament threads don't tend to get much interaction, but the big competitions are much more lively!

Thank you! I'm definitely super excited for the upcoming seasons and Sasha's comeback

 

[Mathematician]

Pleasant surprise with Zagitova. You never know what she might come up with. Then again, her exhibitions tend to be quite good generally.