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Andrei Mozalev

I returned from Chelyabinsk this morning. It was a very eventful weekend.

Well, I think I'm quite happy with the results. Of course, Andrei wasn't able to show everything he's capable of, but he's striving for that. There were some unfortunate mistakes on the triple axels in the short and free programs, which led to falls, and unfortunately, the 4F in the free program didn't work out (I saw unsuccessful attempts during the six-minute warm-up, so I wasn't too hopeful for a miracle). But at the same time, there were three flawless 4Ts (one solo in the short program and two in a repeated 4T+3T cascade in the free skate), one clean 4S in the free skate, and a 4Sq+3T cascade in the short program. A total of four cleanly landed quads in two programs and one with a small mistake. Practically five clean quads in two programs is a serious claim to the top level. We are waiting for a new program with the same content, plus a 4F and a clean triple axel!

For now, he is in 7th place, losing one position compared to the RusNat rating, but overall maintaining his position. Without a doubt, he will be part of the national team for the new season. I think he will be part of the main list, not the reserve.
 
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Big interview in the end of season!



00:00 – Intro
00:25 – Hi! This is an interview with Andrei Mozalev
00:47 – How would Andrei rate this season?
02:38 – What throws Andrei off his game
03:27 – On the fans’ cheers at tournaments
03:57 – How did not making the national team last season affect Andrei?
04:54 – Was the decision to join Tutberidze’s coaching staff the right one?
06:34 – Did Andrei enjoy the experience of commentating?
07:30 – Was the competition at the Olympics in Milan strong enough?
09:32 – Is the Olympics really a special event?
10:52 – What was Andrei’s mindset going into his Olympics?
11:26 – Andrei on online harassment during the 2022 Olympics
13:12 – How should one respond to online hate?
15:05 – How did Andrei react to the news that Gumenik needed to change the music for his short program at the Olympics?
16:45 – Andrei on Petr and Adelia’s performances at the Olympics
17:44 – Did Andrei experience any “nerves” while preparing for his Olympics?
6:15 PM – When was the last time Andrei got angry?
7:00 PM – On the fairness of the results at the Olympics for men and women
8:09 PM – On Alissa Liu at the Olympics
9:38 PM – On Kaori Sakamoto at the Olympics
10:56 PM – Andrei on his failed triple axel at the Grand Prix Final
24:38 – On mistakes in the free skate at the Grand Prix Final
25:57 – Does Andrei agree that his strong suit is his skating?
28:28 – Who does Andrei single out on the international stage in terms of skating technique
29:42 – Did Andrei ever want to choreograph a program for himself?
30:20 – Does Andrei think he might switch to pairs skating?
31:13 – On preparing for the jumping competition with Alisa Dvoeglazova
34:35 – Where will we see Andrei for the rest of the season?
35:22 – Vacation plans
36:22 – Has he thought about his plans after his career ends?
37:29 – On working as a coach
38:17 – What kinds of books does Andrei like to read?
40:20 – Where does Andrei see himself in 5 years?
40:40 – Thanks for watching! Watch figure skating on Okko!
 
Andrei Mozalev will be participating in the “Russian Challenge” exhibition program competition! He will be performing alongside Alisa Dvoeglazova (the list says “with the participation of”—maybe she'll just be assisting? I'm not sure). Great news—I've really missed their duo
 
Andrei reflects on the season and his two years with Tutberidze’s team

— How is this season different for you — mentally and physically?

— If I look back at the last two seasons, they were transitional and quite challenging for me. I switched to a new coaching staff and moved to a different city. It was pretty tough. Maybe I didn’t fully realize it at the time, but now I understand that it wasn’t easy.

It took time to get used to everything: the workload, the new environment, the coaches and the rink, and the city. Now I’ve gotten used to it and realize that this season I’m getting into shape, not the other way around—I’m not declining with age.
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— People often say that it takes exactly two years to adapt.
— That’s why I saw this season’s Russian Championship as a defining moment for myself. I made the switch after the championship, and for me, it was a sort of turning point—whether I’d made the right move or not.

— And now can you say that with confidence?
— In any case, I didn’t make the move for nothing. It was a moment of realization.

— That something had to change.
— Yes, of course. And as the Russian Championship showed, something really did change—for the better.
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— Let’s get back to the coaching team. What did Eteri Tutberidze teach you?

— I’ll speak in general terms. She gives you confidence. You’re training under such a great coach who has produced so many champions, including Olympic champions. And she tells you: “You can do it, you can do it.”

— What was the most valuable advice she gave you?

— A lot of psychological and technical points. For example, she draws my attention to things I didn’t notice before. I realized I wasn’t tucking my legs before a jump. Before, I only thought about spinning, spinning. I didn’t even think about things like that.

— Has your mental attitude changed too?

— I think so. Although I can’t really judge myself from the outside. But many people say I’ve changed a lot over these past two years.
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I really love this duet! :love2: They are so romantic, so ironic, so young and nice!

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