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Elena Ilinykh & Ruslan Zhiganshin

so sad we don't have much to discuss about them this skating season - unless by some miracle they get to go to Europeans (in case of B/S withdrawal).

:-(
 
so sad we don't have much to discuss about them this skating season - unless by some miracle they get to go to Europeans (in case of B/S withdrawal).

:-(

Honestly, I`m still holding out hope for a coaching change announcement, but I fear that won`t happen. Otherwise, I think this break could be a good thing for them and their coaches. They have now a lot of time thinking about what went wrong and how to prevent it that it won`t happen ever again that they miss the most important competitions of the season.
 
Wishing Elena and Ruslan a (slightly early) happy New Year and later also a happy new season. May you remain injury-free, may your programs be universally beloved, and may you leave all unfortunate mistakes in the past! :party:
 
https://www.instagram.com/p/_9d6qLIsDY/?taken-by=zhiganshin_rus

Ruslan wrote a really lovely new years message:

On New Years Eve, I want to congratulate (but perhaps a more natural translation would be to wish?) my partner the most wonderful New Year! Lenka, you are the brightest, most artistic and spectacular partner! I wish you health, happiness and love! [I hope] that all your dreams come true! And of course especially Olympic joy! Together we can do it!

Lenas comment: Thank you! I love you very much! You're the best in the world! We will handle it all together for sure!
 
https://www.instagram.com/p/_9d6qLIsDY/?taken-by=zhiganshin_rus

Ruslan wrote a really lovely new years message:

On New Years Eve, I want to congratulate (but perhaps a more natural translation would be to wish?) my partner the most wonderful New Year! Lenka, you are the brightest, most artistic and spectacular partner! I wish you health, happiness and love! [I hope] that all your dreams come true! And of course especially Olympic joy! Together we can do it!

Lenas comment: Thank you! I love you very much! You're the best in the world! We will handle it all together for sure!

Aww! That is one lovely message!

Happy new year to all Ruslenatics! :biggrin:
 
LOVE Ruslena's message to each other! Wishing all Rusleniacs a happy and wonderful new year!
 
https://www.instagram.com/p/_9d6qLIsDY/?taken-by=zhiganshin_rus

Ruslan wrote a really lovely new years message:

On New Years Eve, I want to congratulate (but perhaps a more natural translation would be to wish?) my partner the most wonderful New Year! Lenka, you are the brightest, most artistic and spectacular partner! I wish you health, happiness and love! [I hope] that all your dreams come true! And of course especially Olympic joy! Together we can do it!

Lenas comment: Thank you! I love you very much! You're the best in the world! We will handle it all together for sure!

And I was worried if this situation might get between them :hslap:

I really should have known better :)
 
And I was worried if this situation might get between them :hslap:

I really should have known better :)

Given all they've been through, I'd think two toe pics wouldn't be that dangerous. The judges are going for a softer more languid style that shows off great lines. So I'm looking forward to them doing more of that next season,while maintaining their uniqueness, as well as becoming more stable and confident.
 
Given all they've been through, I'd think two toe pics wouldn't be that dangerous. The judges are going for a softer more languid style that shows off great lines. So I'm looking forward to them doing more of that next season,while maintaining their uniqueness, as well as becoming more stable and confident.

It appears to me that the judges are rewarding less difficult content and upping the GOE. This would work in their favor. They can hold edges with out having to hang on to each other. It's a shame because their free dance showcased some difficult hold.
 
It appears to me that the judges are rewarding less difficult content and upping the GOE. This would work in their favor. They can hold edges with out having to hang on to each other. It's a shame because their free dance showcased some difficult hold.

Yeah, its like they changed the rules in the middle of the game.
 
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