2025-26 Russian Nationals Men's Short Program

[elektra blue]

great!

 

[EdgeCall]

Funny how Zhenya turns the rink into his personal rock concert. But it works! Great skate with wild jumps fitting to the tune.

 

[Mathematician]

Ok, this time Zhenya's StSq blew Petr out of the water. That was absolutely incredible.

If it were up to me, Zhenya would finish first today.

 

[Pairluv]

Semenenko's step sequence in this program is one of the best of any skater this season.

 

[Jeanie19]

Evgeni. Great outfit and program. High energy and a great skate.

 

[AlexBreeze]

If it were up to me, Zhenya would finish first today.

I think he would in a normal year.

But if they think these scores help Petr and Adelia in the international competition, then fine.

 

[flanker]

Evgeniy well done, although as usually my legs ache from his landings...

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

Dennis The Menace closing out the Men's SP.

As somebody who read "The Beano" every week when he was a youngster, I loved that!!!

And as somebody who enjoys rock programmes, I loved that!!!

And as a fan of Papa Mishin and his students, I loved that!!!

In short, I loved that!!!

Evgeni Semenenko (SPB) goes into 2nd position.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[KhinSuShein]

I like him more than Petr this time

 

[Cherub721]

The gasp i gasped at the last jump!!! What a program! He was expressing the music even during the spins! This is his best EVER.

 

[Mathematician]

I think he would in a normal year.

But if they think these scores help Petr and Adelia in the international competition, then fine.

At least they gave him his deserved 100. If the PCS was just a point closer I'd be completely satisfied given the circumstances.

 

[AlexBreeze]

IMO this is the best skate Zhenya ever had at nationals.

Pity that the injury happened and had to ditch the 4F/4Lo but he seems to be in a fine shape. He was great in the morning training as well. The 3A was very easy, on of the best ones I've seen from him since juniors.

 

[Pairluv]

Apart from 1 and 2, who picked the rest of the top 6 to be in the top 6?

 

[Skating91]

Mozalev should closer to the lead had the cleanest performance although he had the salchow in the combo, but in terms of the second score better than the top two.

 

[Skating91]

IMO this is the best skate Zhenya ever had at nationals.

Pity that the injury happened and had to ditch the 4F/4Lo but he seems to be in a fine shape. He was great in the morning training as well. The 3A was very easy, on of the best ones I've seen from him since juniors.

He just seems to bring his best over and over in the big events

 

[Mathematician]

Apart from 1 and 2, who picked the rest of the top 6 to be in the top 6?

TBH in men's SP, nothing is surprising. I think biggest surprise is Dikidzhi falling.

 

[Cherub721]

I can't get over Semenenko, the energy, height, perfect expression of music, he must feel so great, these are the type of skates that are why we watch this sport.

 

[AlexBreeze]

When Zhenya was younger, he had problems performing last. But yesterday, I was excited after seeing the starting order.

 

[Mathematician]

I can't get over Semenenko, the energy, height, perfect expression of music, he must feel so great, these are the type of skates that are why we watch this sport.

I also wanted to comment a second time on his StSq and axel. Absolutely cosmic energy. He has some of the most impressive jumps this season even if it's for the wrong reasons—the way he holds on and follows through these volatile elements is unique and even aesthetically pleasing.

 

[Cherub721]

DJ honoring Mozalev with more BSB. A chill vibe.