Alexander Petrov

[adelia]

If Sasha comes out skating to a sappy pop song next year... Well, it's too soon. I shouldn't generalize about NA choreographers any more than other people should generalize about Russian choreographers.

But to me, Sasha's appeal was how he skated 'Russian' (in terms of mood, music, style) but clearly has COP-style transitions. The Russian ladies were able to make this successful, so why not the men?

Well, if he chooses the music himself like he did last season, I really doubt he'll choose a sappy song.

Anyway, we shall see. Hopefully he will upload more pics when he arrives.

 

[LRK]

He chose his own music last season? I didn't know that.

Anyway, curious to see what is going on with his American trip.

 

[adelia]

He chose his own music last season? I didn't know that.

Anyway, curious to see what is going on with his American trip.

He chose them from among several options presented to him.

Sasha's in Colorado Springs and he's not the only Mishin student there. Lazukin and Nugumanova are there too, probably others as well. It seems to be for training.

 

[LRK]

What about Papa Mishin? Any sightings of him?

 

[adelia]

What about Papa Mishin? Any sightings of him?

No not yet. But he's probably there since Plushenko is on tour and Liza is on her way to the US now.

 

[gmyers]

If Sasha comes out skating to a sappy pop song next year... Well, it's too soon. I shouldn't generalize about NA choreographers any more than other people should generalize about Russian choreographers.

But to me, Sasha's appeal was how he skated 'Russian' (in terms of mood, music, style) but clearly has COP-style transitions. The Russian ladies were able to make this successful, so why not the men?

" Why not?"is the question indeed! Why? All men must learn quads by 16 or 17 or they are just not serious contenders at all! Except borodulin in 2010. He wasnt doing any quads in 2009 and 2010. But that's five years ago! By 18 you better have three or four!!!!

 

[adelia]

https://instagram.com/p/2U1wchTQUp/
Sasha with Lazukin, Liza and Alexander Johnson.
(original pic: https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd...._=1440881417_03ae93f3690e7b84f1eec76cde9b960b)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd...._=1438838384_a12f94bdaf5eafa80c3fe3414de192dc
Sasha with Lazukin, Nugumanova, Gumennik and Semenenko

They are staying at Bonnie Gilles' house for a week.

 

[Skater01]

https://instagram.com/p/2U1wchTQUp/
Sasha with Lazukin, Liza and Alexander Johnson.
(original pic: https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd...._=1440881417_03ae93f3690e7b84f1eec76cde9b960b)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd...._=1438838384_a12f94bdaf5eafa80c3fe3414de192dc
Sasha with Lazukin, Nugumanova, Gumennik and Semenenko

They are staying at Bonnie Gilles' house for a week.[/QUOTE

Sasha has a new haircut, I'm not sure if I like it tough. Other than that, looking good

 

[adelia]

https://instagram.com/p/2U1wchTQUp/
Sasha with Lazukin, Liza and Alexander Johnson.
(original pic: https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd...._=1440881417_03ae93f3690e7b84f1eec76cde9b960b)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd...._=1438838384_a12f94bdaf5eafa80c3fe3414de192dc
Sasha with Lazukin, Nugumanova, Gumennik and Semenenko

They are staying at Bonnie Gilles' house for a week.

Sasha has a new haircut, I'm not sure if I like it tough. Other than that, looking good

Well, at least he left the hair on top floppy and not spiky.

 

[adelia]

https://instagram.com/p/2ZujBRQeNK
With the rest of Mishin's students.

 

[plushyfan]

https://instagram.com/p/2ZujBRQeNK
With the rest of Mishin's students.

many favorite skaters....

 

[adelia]

https://pp.vk.me/c627322/v627322213/60b/AUWXJVFDNcA.jpg
Another group photo

Mishin is there too, and helping some of the Colorado-based skaters fix their jumps...
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CEV2HO_VIAA1TPg.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CEiI2mYUEAASWxr.jpg
Mishin and Mirai

 

[LRK]

Nice photos!

 

[adelia]

I'm not very optimistic of Sasha's chances of joining the seniors this season. He's ranked 10th in the updated World Standings so he's guaranteed at least one GP if he does go senior but with Plushenko, Kolyada and maybe even Zhan Bush making comebacks, the Fed might keep him in juniors.

 

[LRK]

Well, personally, I hope they don't. But you all know my feeling on the matter - so I shan't go on about it again. When will we know, though?

 

[adelia]

Well, personally, I hope they don't. But you all know my feeling on the matter - so I shan't go on about it again. When will we know, though?

Well, the names of the Russian national team members have already been submitted and approved by the council, or whatever they call it. But it's not been published in the Russian media yet. GP assignments are released in June right? So I guess no later than June.

 

[Sofia]

with Plushenko, Kolyada and maybe even Zhan Bush making comebacks, the Fed might keep him in juniors.

With all my sympathy for Kolyada and Bush, I don't see why they should be the priority over Sasha. This season they have gathered much weaker proof that they are good enough for the senior national team, and they don't seem any more promising than Sasha. But somehow I can imagine this happening. Adelia, in your opinion, what could be the reasoning of Russian Fed if they are chosen instead of Sasha?
I guess Sasha/Kolyada/Bush would only qualify for the senior reserve team if selected. In order to include all of Zhenya, Sasha, Gorshkov, Kolyada and Bush in the reserve team, there have to be 5 slots (and that's not counting Gachinski who may not be on the A team, and maybe other guys). Will there be so many slots for them?

 

[Sandpiper]

Is there some big disadvantage in staying junior? I agree there's no much for him left on the JGP circuit (except for outright winning JGPF, which would be a treat :yay, but I'm not sure he's ready to make a big splash in seniors yet. I think either way is fine depending on Sasha's health and progress.

 

[adelia]

With all my sympathy for Kolyada and Bush, I don't see why they should be the priority over Sasha. This season they have gathered much weaker proof that they are good enough for the senior national team, and they don't seem any more promising than Sasha. But somehow I can imagine this happening. Adelia, in your opinion, what could be the reasoning of Russian Fed if they are chosen instead of Sasha?
I guess Sasha/Kolyada/Bush would only qualify for the senior reserve team if selected. In order to include all of Zhenya, Sasha, Gorshkov, Kolyada and Bush in the reserve team, there have to be 5 slots (and that's not counting Gachinski who may not be on the A team, and maybe other guys). Will there be so many slots for them?

For one thing, they are older and at least one of them has landed a quad in domestic competition (I know Kolyada has, not sure about Bush). They were both also given 2 GPs last season. It is quite possible that at least one of them will be getting 1 GP (CoR) this season. Then we're down to the math. And here is where it gets hazy. It's very likely that Kovtun, Voronov, Menshov and Pitkeev will get 2 GPs each. Gachinski will likely not get more than 1. Big ? over Plushenko's participation. Will he skip GP series or not? And then there are Gorshkov and Kvitelashvili, will they get one of the host picks? Both of them finished above Sasha at senior nationals. Too many variables in play...

And then there is a minor issue of the fact that Sasha' gf had a conversation with someone on askfm a couple weeks ago and she said Sasha will participate in the junior circuit. The other person then pointed out to her that Mishin said last season that Sasha will turn senior. The gf's response was to the effect of "then I don't know."

 

[shiroKJ]

^He doesn't have a Jr.Worlds medal. So many of the top Jr. men are moving up next season so he probably has a good chance of getting on the world podium if he decides to stay.