Elena Ilinykh & Ruslan Zhiganshin

[alithia]

I honestly don't care about TAT's opinion on anything. She was a K/N supporter back in the day and demanded them to be number one instead of D/S. She has her preferences, mainly Svinin/Zhuk group, so of course she's all for S/B.
She loved I/K but was highly critical of them when they didn't ask for her advice as she is with everyone that doesn't accept her as a consultant, so I don't expect her to say anything good for anyone. And whoever is closest to her S/B will be her easy target behind the scenes, although once again, even when she openly said S/Z should be replaced by S/B for Worlds last season,nobody did what she said.

I don't know why we have to bother with negativity coming from her, which is kind of old as well, she has no perception of what ice dance is right now at all.I guess she's one of the most well known figures internationally,but she's not all that, really.

 

[Alba]

She loved I/K, I didn't say she didn't. But she praised S/B more since they appeared on big ice dance stage. That's what I meant, sorry if it wasn't clear

No it was clear, sorry. I'm sure she genuinely likes S&B because I get the feeling that Bukin reminds her his father. But I can't believe that she really thinks they are the best option that Russia have in ID.
I could be wrong though and love really have made her blind. I wouldn't be surprised.

And I don't think she will ever like B/S. No matter what they'll do

Why do you think that? Wasn't she the one who suggested them to put Tosca's music (bad choice by the way) in their FD last season? I thought she was somehow involved with them also.

 

[Alba]

It's funny that My friend said it's Stepanova who looks like Navka, not Vika and maybe Tat has the same thought?

That's a heresy. Neither of them does look or recall, even vaguely, Navka.

 

[Meoima]

That's a heresy. Neither of them does look or recall, even vaguely, Navka.

They miss Navka too much, maybe. I adore this woman. But I don't need copies. There's only 1 Navka.
And now there's only 1 Elena!! Go go I/Z!!

 

[Alba]

They miss Navka too much, maybe. I adore this woman. But I don't need copies. There's only 1 Navka.
And now there's only 1 Elena!! Go go I/Z!!

:agree:
:dance:

 

[MK's Winter]

They miss Navka too much, maybe. I adore this woman. But I don't need copies. There's only 1 Navka. And now there's only 1 Elena!! Go go I/Z!!

Amen to that!!

 

[Snow63]

Why do you think that? Wasn't she the one who suggested them to put Tosca's music (bad choice by the way) in their FD last season? I thought she was somehow involved with them also.

I don't know, it's just the impression I get out of her comments. I can count positive feedbacks from her about B/S with my fingers on just one hand. She never praised them so much like she did I/K and S/B. Even after their bronze medal at Worlds 2013 she wasn't completely satisfied with them. Yes, Tosca part was her idea, or at least she was the one who told Zhulin to include it.
During russian show 'Ледниковый период' (Ice Age) this season she made a lot of remarks about Zhuline and his creativity. So she probably consult him and his teams too. Maybe. I don't know for sure. But I feel like she always thought that B/S are a threat to her favourites. Maybe I'm wrong, I honestly didn't follow her and B/S relationships closely enough. But I've heard and read some things I don't like
Anyway it's not the place to discuss other teams I guess.

Go Elena and Ruslan :dance:

 

[Sam-Skwantch]

Why am I so drawn to Elena? I know she is beautiful but it seems so much more than that TBH. There is something about her that just captivates me and I have to say Ruslan is the perfect match for her. I don't think he will do anything more than compliment her and add to her presence. It's not a knock on him but rather a compliment IMO. He plays an important role in that if she is shining so too maybe is he?

I'm starting to enjoy pairs and ID more simply due to the fact that the threads seem much more more civilized.

 

[Meoima]

Why am I so drawn to Elena? I know she is beautiful but it seems so much more than that TBH. There is something about her that just captivates me and I have to say Ruslan is the perfect match for her. I don't think he will do anything more than compliment her and add to her presence. It's not a knock on him but rather a compliment IMO. He plays an important role in that if she is shining so too maybe is he?
I'm starting to enjoy pairs and ID more simply due to the fact that the threads seem much more more civilized.

That's called STAR POWER!!!

 

[starlight97]

I honestly don't care about TAT's opinion on anything.

I don't know why we have to bother with negativity coming from her, which is kind of old as well, she has no perception of what ice dance is right now at all.I guess she's one of the most well known figures internationally,but she's not all that, really.

This. :thumbsup:

@Sam-Skwantch - Everyone seems to be drawn to her! The fans, the audiences, the Spanish as well as the German as well as the British commentators ( basically all commentary I watch and understand) feel the same way, they always compliment her presence and expression etc., almost like fan girls sometimes.
I think that 'drawing people in' that goes beyond just because she's pretty is called star quality.

 

[bramweld]

Why? The girl knows how to dance and control her technique like nobody's business. They see fire, spirit and tenacity. How else would you describe what she and Ruslan have done in 6 months? Go back and look at the SD at COR. Ruslan at the end looks at her with pride and astonishment. What a wonderful partner! How lucky am I!! This makes my job the easiest in all of ID!! Nikita on the other hand felt squeezed. That's all. Now he's happier as he's with someone he can easily dominate. Go I/Z!!!

 

[Tex]

Love all the Elena and Ruslan artwork Ruslena fans have been creating on tumblr!! There are some truly talented Ruslena fans out there.

Bizet's music from Carmen really suits Elena and Ruslena, but I think these two could skate to just about anything and make it look good. What music would you all like them to use in future competitive and exhibition programs?


I'd love to see them use :
Jeff Buckley's "Everybody Here Wants You" http://youtu.be/nrMwgTc69y4
Bliss Soundtrack http://youtu.be/KXqZlyYc72s
"Falling Into You" from The Bridges of Madison County Musical http://youtu.be/Iiooh7UZzzE
"Bloodstream" by Stateless http://youtu.be/FBIUm9vCsLw

My music choices are very fan-girly at this point

 

[uhh]

Love all the Elena and Ruslan artwork Ruslena fans have been creating on tumblr!! There are some truly talented Ruslena fans out there.

Bizet's music from Carmen really suits Elena and Ruslena, but I think these two could skate to just about anything and make it look good. What music would you all like them to use in future competitive and exhibition programs?


I'd love to see them use :
Jeff Buckley's "Everybody Here Wants You" http://youtu.be/nrMwgTc69y4
Bliss Soundtrack http://youtu.be/KXqZlyYc72s
"Falling Into You" from The Bridges of Madison County Musical http://youtu.be/Iiooh7UZzzE
"Bloodstream" by Stateless http://youtu.be/FBIUm9vCsLw

My music choices are very fan-girly at this point

I loooove Jeff Buckley! I'd really like a program to "So Real".

I'd also like "Another Star" by Stevie Wonder: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIckORnjRWo or anything that's just fun and dance-y. Lena's galas with Nikita were all slow and dramatic and I want her to cut loose and just have some fun. But if they do go on being angsty, "Quand Tu Dors" is a great song www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uSaCRrofm4


The pattern for the short dance next year is the Ravensburg Waltz, and I can't decide if I want something light and almost princessy, or if I want a really powerful, dark waltz.

 

[Alba]

No angsty please.

I would love them to dance Weber's waltz: "Invitation to the Dance" orchestration by Hector Berlioz.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rds1mdeells

It's the most wonderful Romantic concert waltz, IMO.

It tells a story also:

The piece tells the story of a couple at a ball, starting with a young man politely asking a girl for a dance; they take several turns around the room; and they part politely.

Weber gave his wife and dedicatee the following program:

Bars 1-5: first appearance of the dances
Bars 5-9: the lady’s evasive reply
Bars 9-13: his pressing invitation
Bars 13-16: her consent
Bars 17-19: he begins conversation
Bars 19-21: her reply
Bars 21-23: speaks with greater warmth
Bars 23-25: the sympathetic agreement
Bars 25-27: addresses her with regard to the dance
Bars 27-29: her answer
Bars 29-31: they take their places
Bars 31-35: waiting for the commencement of the dance.
The dance
The conclusion of the dance, his thanks, her reply, and their retirement.

http://www.musicwithease.com/weber-invitation-dance.html


It is also a ballet Le Spectre de la rose: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDkGolNafQ4
Although the story here is different from the story that Weber's description.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Spectre_de_la_Rose

 

[Alba]

If we want a grim representation of a waltz, then La Valse by Ravel is the one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMSgWhIENSk

Or Waltz Suite by Prokofiev from War&Peace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQWJiyiN0YM
The scene from the movie (I love this movie ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k30OO5_nEWY
Also Prokofiev's Cinderella's Waltz but it used a lot and I'm sure other will used it. Not a dark waltz. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOV7yWEv54o

Other Waltzes that I like are: Gran Valse by Glazunov from Raymonda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZ0cUW-SKpo
Gounod Valse from Faust: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wfck1-gN-3k
Shostakovich Suite for Variety Orchestra it's very well known, but I adore this waltz. It's a masterpiece!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmCnQDUSO4I
Berlioz "Ein Ball" from Symphonie Fantastique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ci9lUsWusX4

Last but not least, I would love to see them skate to Stravinsky's Rite of Spring (I know it will never happen :scowl: ) as their FD.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BryIQ9QpXwI


Well, I think we should send them suggestion. Any address?

 

[Alba]

From Vaytsekhovskaya's blog (she will be publishing an interview with Kustarova next week)
http://www.liveinternet.ru/users/vellena/post344326911/page9.html

a teaser : From Russia with love [#15]: Autumn/Winter 2014

 

[Meoima]

From Vaytsekhovskaya's blog (she will be publishing an interview with Kustarova next week)
http://www.liveinternet.ru/users/vellena/post344326911/page9.html
a teaser : From Russia with love [#15]: Autumn/Winter 2014

Wow... morozov surely is a classless fellow.

 

[Alba]

Wow... morozov surely is a classless fellow.

Well, what comes around goes around. I find it ironic and hilarious that he went AWOL.

 

[Meoima]

Well, what comes around goes around. I find it ironic and hilarious that he went AWOL.

Lol I think Morozov knew he'd be better to stay away from that mess.

 

[Alba]

Lol I think Morozov knew he'd be better to stay away from that mess.

Yep. Definitely something changed when the news became official.