Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov Split

[MK's Winter]

Ruslan's hair volume is very thin that not very good news, he could go bald before 30 that isn't good new especially beauty and aesthetics are important in Ice Dancing

I have the same hair volume/texture as Ruslan and I am happy to say that at the old age of 31 I am not bald, so that is good news for him I think he looks great!

 

[Skater Boy]

Thankfully some judges can see past thin hair and air for that matter

 

[fleeting]

Ruslan's hair volume is very thin
that not very good news, he could go bald before 30

that isn't good new especially beauty and aesthetics are important in Ice Dancing

I happen to think Ruslan looks better than ever.
Nikita has what I personally call 'whitebread' good looks. And bad twizzles...

 

[sky_fly20]

I happen to think Ruslan looks better than ever.
Nikita has what I personally call 'whitebread' good looks. And bad twizzles...

Nikita has the Hollywood look, nothing whitebread about him, good hair, nice smile and muscular body
Ruslan is ok I guess, but his hair style and hair type will be a hurdle for his personal styling on the ice

 

[fleeting]

Nikita has the Hollywood look, nothing whitebread about him, good hair, nice smile and muscular body
Ruslan is ok I guess, but his hair style and hair type will be a hurdle for his personal styling on the ice

Even though I wasn't sold on him and Elena initially, I think that he has drastically changed his 'look' with Elena's guidance. They were both the 'expressive' half of their former partnerships, so I'm hoping that will bleed in with them together as well.

Remember that even Meryl and Charlie had issues with the physical presentation on the ice at first - and look at their success now :agree:

 

[bramweld]

I second that fleeting. And what is even more important, they are making a way for themselves. No forlorn looks and tears. This is one tough team, and by the way who is sky_fly20, that we be bothered so? *Stupes* I don't have time to tek dat one on. More time...

 

[CanadianSkaterGuy]

Nikita has the Hollywood look, nothing whitebread about him, good hair, nice smile and muscular body
Ruslan is ok I guess, but his hair style and hair type will be a hurdle for his personal styling on the ice

Sure, if you're going for the Kevin Bacon look. :sarcasm: http://s41.radikal.ru/i091/1311/03/4753d82b439e.jpg http://www.hotflick.net/flicks/1984_Footloose/big/fhd984FLE_Kevin_Bacon_007.jpg

He's got such a skeletal face. Elena looks much healthier than he does. http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Nikita+Katsalapov+Figure+Skating+Winter+Olympics+E_sZev5wTo6l.jpg

I would NOT characterize Nikita's body as muscular. More slender -- he's practically swimming in his costume in the above pic. Dylan Moscovitch is muscular. http://socialfusion.ca/system/avatars/full/d/dylanmoscovitch.jpg

What next? You're going to call Yuzuru buff?

 

[bramweld]

It's sky_fly20 we're dealing with. There's absolutely no telling what might come out of it

 

[CanadianSkaterGuy]

It's sky_fly20 we're dealing with. There's absolutely no telling what might come out of it

 

[CanadianSkaterGuy]

Ruslan's hair volume is very thin
that not very good news, he could go bald before 30

that isn't good new especially beauty and aesthetics are important in Ice Dancing

If Gracie can get away with her roots at the Olympics, I'm sure Ruslan's hair will be fine.

 

[humbaba]

Elena looks so beautiful here: http://instagram.com/p/oYvERaKBuq/

 

[sky_fly20]

Sure, if you're going for the Kevin Bacon look. :sarcasm: http://s41.radikal.ru/i091/1311/03/4753d82b439e.jpg http://www.hotflick.net/flicks/1984_Footloose/big/fhd984FLE_Kevin_Bacon_007.jpg

so ??? Kevin Bacon was a huge Hollywood star in late 1980 to early 2000

 

[sky_fly20]

Beautiful couple, with Nikita and Victoria together:
with Nikita' new hairstyle: http://cs617329.vk.me/v617329067/a973/SiGKutZuFVk.jpg

 

[Meoima]

Beautiful couple, with Nikita and Victoria together:
with Nikita' new hairstyle: http://cs617329.vk.me/v617329067/a973/SiGKutZuFVk.jpg

Victoria, I feel sorry for you. Kevin Bacon is not suitable for your sweet looks.
Don't forget Kevin Bacon usually plays the bad guy.

 

[sky_fly20]

Katasalapov / Sinitsina partnership officially approved ?
looks like Ilinykh / Zhiganshin are in huge trouble
Zueva has very nice things to say about the tandem

Marina Zueva "Nikita began to look mature man next to Victoria"
http://fsrussia.ru/news/1239_marina...glyadet-zrelym-muzhchinoj-ryadom-s-viktoriej/

Skaters Victoria Sinitsina and Nikita Katsalapov a few days flew to Moscow to show preliminary developments of new programs in the art. In early June, the athletes will return to America and has already officially continue to prepare for the season under the leadership of coach Marina Zueva. In an interview FFKKR Marina Zueva told about new students.

Marina, where did your collaboration with Vika and Nikita?
With a phone call Nikita. It was during the second half of April, and, frankly, was a complete surprise to me. Nikita told about the situation and the desire to try to ride with Vika Sinitsina. In his words, I bribed professional reasoning.
I told him that I needed time to think. And the next day when Nikita called again, said yes. Guys did not hesitate, immediately flew to the United States, which confirmed the seriousness of their intentions.

At that time, the speech that you coach couples have not gone?
Of course not. Guys just wanted to get advice, consultation. It was kind of a trial, try to see what happens. As far as I know, before coming to America they once tried to ride together.

First training session that caught my eye?
Beautiful blue eyes partner and partner. When the boys came out for the first time on the ice and drove to a side, their blue eyes, in which there was so much depth, all fascinated. It may seem naive, such a comparison, but it seemed to me as if they came from a Russian fairy tale about Vasilisa the Beautiful and Ivan Tsarevich.
And if you leave the lyrics, then surely, the boys had a great desire to improve, to move on. After all, look, Nikita came to the U.S. for their money. Of the amount of prize money earned by performances at the Olympics, the skater has invested in his profession, in fact, to develop their talent. I think that is a trait that characterizes the new generation of Russian skaters. And, in my opinion, a pair of Victoria Sinitsyna - Nikita Katsalapov become the personification of a new image of Russia, the Russian soul.
Vick and Nikita - skaters different temperaments, which is good. One partner is a compliment to another.I think Nikita now looks mature man near Victoria. Previously, this was not. He looked younger than his partner. Now everything is a little different. But every dance is based on the relationship between men and women, and Nikita and Vicky skating it appeared.

You become an official trainer couple. Prepare athletes will be in the U.S.?
Yes, it is. Will train in America, because there is a system, perfected circuit training, have the necessary conditions for work.
Two pairs of your strengths Olympic champions Tessa Virtue - Scott Moir and Meryl Davis - Charlie White not officially announced his retirement.

Will they continue to perform?
They think. These two duets - a certain era in figure skating. And with the end of the Olympic Games in Sochi, we can say that this era is over. Athletes need time to think about whether they can reach a new revolution, find him the strength and desire. Whatever decision they did not take - it will be their decision. And the competition and never never stopped anyone.
Now Vick and Nikita train together with my American brother and sister disciples Shibutani. This duo distinguish skatannost, elegance, great ownership skate softness sliding technique, skill, control ... Many of these qualities Vick and Nikita will adopt.
On the other hand, Maia and Alex can borrow from the Russian pair expression, speed, expressiveness.And well, that will prepare two duets together.
Lately you have not worked with couples from Russia, what feelings are experiencing now?

I really wanted to train Russian couple, and I am glad that I will be coaching. And what kind of feelings?Previously, I had a responsibility to the talent, because talented pupils - it is always responsible for the coach. Now this was added responsibility to Russia.
Work ahead of us a lot. And when she was little? Of course, not all of them will be obtained. Inevitable ups and downs. But the potential is huge and Nikita Wiki. Plus the right attitude and professional approach. Everything from the daily routine and ending unnecessary detail, this duo is subordinated to one - self-improvement, which is very important.

 

[sky_fly20]

http://fsrussia.ru/news/1240_viktor...borachivatsya-nazad-ni-v-koem-sluchae-nelzya/

officially approved !!!
http://fsrussia.ru/news/1240_viktor...borachivatsya-nazad-ni-v-koem-sluchae-nelzya/

Victoria Sinitsyna - Nikita Katsalapov "look back in any case can not be"

Victoria Sinitsyna - Nikita Katsalapov "look back in any case can not be"
Dancers Victoria Sinitsyna - Nikita Katsalapov after several weeks in the assembly in America returned to Moscow to present experts outline new programs. May 31 at Small Sports Arena Luzhniki athletes will take part in a charity concert for the first time brought before the public, with an indicative number.


Guys, it was difficult at first to get used to a new partner, a new environment?

Nikita: From the first moment, once arrived to the Marina (Marina Zueva coach) I immediately felt that we were in their situation. I will not hide, before the trip worried a lot of thought, as everything will be in place and realized that my expectations were met. And justified even a little more than planned.
Marina is very competent coach. In part, she even took on the role of mothers, because worries about every little thing. The training process was very rich, versatile. Adapt to one another was easy. We immediately began to make not only the basic steps, some things, and everything. And two weeks all professionals who have worked with us, came up and said: "Guys, the feeling that we know if ten years."

Vic: I attribute this to the fact that all the training was on the positive. I helped Nikita and Marina. All of them helped. Advised what to do and how, and it adds confidence.
Nikita: Vic - big fellow. All coaches are delighted with it. She brilliantly captures all. She needs a little stand on the sidelines, most think about it, and then starts to do. Vick really gave a lot of advice because she was in a difficult situation, had much force. You can only imagine how she felt. But the positive atmosphere that accompanied that Vick quickly emancipated, opened. It is evident that she is eager.


What for you was the main difference in the preparation?

Nikita: The system of training in America is very different from Russian, despite the fact that many of our coaches are now trying to get close to what the Americans are doing, Canadians. In the first half of the day workout here, a lot of training, which has a huge number of specialists. Each of these monitors and controls its direction. And this, incidentally, very competently.


When you lead a coach, and he works with athletes for a long time, it is often "eye zamylivaetsya" some things are not felt. Like the right thing to do, and something is not right

In America Marina workout in "3D." Pile eyes every coach brings something different, explains says. This process draws: you start to look at yourself if from the outside, which is very valuable, because no small thing does not go out of sight.


On programs already thought?
Vic: As for short have ideas. Put the show room, which helps us to roll. According to Marina, this room is visible to the soul of our couples.


Continue to train in America?
Nikita: Despite the fact that it is away from home, but the group Marina we very comfortable feel. And then we came here for the result, in a short time to recover all the positions and become truly a pair.


Do you regret anything?


Nikita: None. On my part it was a deliberate act.
Vic: look back in any case impossible.
Nikita: I agree.

 

[kittyvondutch]

Beautiful couple, with Nikita and Victoria together:
with Nikita' new hairstyle: http://cs617329.vk.me/v617329067/a973/SiGKutZuFVk.jpg

Ooooh Victoria looks like she has put on weight. Uh-oh not good is it sky_fly :disapp:
And Nikita looks ridiculous lol go back to the old hairstyle and stop with the gel!!

 

[surimi]

Do you regret anything?

Nikita: None. On my part it was a deliberate act.
Vic: look back in any case impossible.
Nikita: I agree.

Ugh! If that's the real quote, he sure *sounds* like a nasty immature man. Good thing I've been an Ilinykh fan since I started noticing this couple, so that *I* don't have regrets about being a fan of someone who isn't worth it.

 

[uhh]

http://fsrussia.ru/news/1240_viktor...borachivatsya-nazad-ni-v-koem-sluchae-nelzya/

officially approved !!!
http://fsrussia.ru/news/1240_viktor...borachivatsya-nazad-ni-v-koem-sluchae-nelzya/

Did you miss I/Z getting the recommendation for approval within a week of training together?

Nikita is so ungracious. Elena said nothing bad about him when she had every reason to, and he hasn't even had to decency to thank her for everything she did in their partnership. Even something like "I decided it was time to move on, but I'm grateful for everything we achieved together". He wouldn't be able to fund his new project without his Olympic winnings and he certainly wouldn't have that money without her. Same for Victoria really, not a single kind word to Ruslan.

 

[BusyMom]

Zueva has very nice things to say about the tandem

As I said before, Zueva is the real-life Mistress of All Evil. But she definitely knows what good for her camp. She sounds soulless when mentioned the end of the era but that shows how her mind works. She invested big part of her last decade to two teams. They both got OGMs. Now it is time to move on. She needs new stars not just for her camp but I also think that she wants new challenges too.