76olympics said:Thanks Ptichka for the translation. It is great to be able to read controversial pieces that don't come here; it gives a different picture from the travelogues we see from the American commentators. They gave the impression that Johnny was a big favorite in Russia due to his style and efforts to try to speak the language. (the Cyrillic support signs in the audience etc.) iIs Artur Werner an exception to this?
Russian audience truly loves Johnny for his artistry and elegance (few people know that he is learning Russian). They cheered him and many were distressed when he did not get bronze. And many, any people really believed that he deserved silver. He was obviously the most popular non-Russian skater at the Championship. The commentators and specialists also admired him and said that he would be Plushenko's main rival at the Olys.
Artur Werner's has very special views on everything ... and generally few people shares them.