wow Batsuchan u're from the US! lol I for some reason (nickname probs) was sure u're from Japan
Well you're almost right! My username does come from Japanese words, and I am Japanese-American.
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Lots of updates today!
First, a new interview with Lena, with more new pics!
http://www.metronews.ru/sport/figur...zanjato-tol-ko-sportom/Tpopaz---GnegGa22zUac/
[Translated with GoogleTranslate]:
Figure skater Elena Radionova: As long as my heart is occupied only sport
In Bratislava, Slovakia from 25 to 31 January will take place the first important competition of the season for skaters: the European Championship. Metro reporter met with 17-year-old member of the Russian team, CSKA Moscow school pupil in figure skating after S. Zhuk Elena Radionova and talked about the upcoming competition, the relationship in the main team of the country and even about love
Q: In the midst of the Christmas holidays you celebrated your birthday
A: Oh, yes! It was just a great day, met with all my friends, we have a very fun time. Many gifts received and every one remembered. Satisfied. Everything was just wonderful.
Q: Before the European Championship you said that you are experiencing problems with equipment—your dress was a little small. It’s OK now?
A: Fortunately, yes. The costume for the free program had little to alter [could not be altered]. So in Bratislava, you will see a new dress. I promise, it will surprise you.
Q: During your workouts watching world-renowned coach Tatiana Tarasova. She advises you?
A: Tatiana helps make the program even better. Before major competitions she comes to training every day. She suggests giving new direction in the work. Without her, it is generally very difficult to imagine CSKA.
Q: Euro Qualifiers held at the Russian championship. An important tournament, strong skaters, fierce competition. It is normal for 2-3 places in the team actually claims 7-8 people?
A: In place of the national team can claim, and 10 people. I think this is normal, as a result, the ones who skated their programs cleaner will go to the international competitions. Elements in principle, are the same [for all the skaters], surprises are difficult. Therefore, at the forefront it is the quality of their performances. I am very glad that I get to go to Europeans, but at the same time I’m sad that many strong girls are left behind. But this is sports, this is life.
Q: Women's figure skating in Russia in the past few years is booming. This is logical, or coincidence?
A: Well, in sports this is always the case: first decline and then rise. In Russia there are new good skaters, they train, they want to achieve something. Therefore, the overall level is growing. The ratio in the Russian team is very good, I had a great talk with Sotnikova, Lipnitskaya, Tuktamysheva. We support each other.
Q: After the Olympics in Sochi Adelina Sotnikova hasn’t developed “star disease”?
A: I assure you, she is the same as she was up to the Olympics. Open, cheerful. And then, in training all the boundaries are erased, one in general, does not think about titles and regalia.
Q: Last year, at the Grand Prix in Beijing you were without your coach. How did the absence of Inna Goncharenko affect you?
A: It was a completely new experience. I realized that I need to be ready for anything and rely only on myself. I began to feel confident. Clearly I know what to do to tune in to the implementation of all elements of the program. By the way, this does not mean that I no longer need a coach. Inna Goncharenko, we have been working together since I was 4-years old, and in training we sometimes fight, but this is normal. The working process.
Q: For the musical accompaniment in your programs you choose classical compositions and works of other genres. Which ones are more comfortable for you?
A: Each program is unique. I skated to Rachmaninoff, and to Lara Fabian - and I can say that like it and then, and more. The main thing – is to carry out the program of the soul. Without this it is impossible to achieve success. It is important to create an overall favorable environment, it will give the right attitude. In the new season, I have been working with choreographer Nikolai Morozov, I really like.
Q: After another world record Japanese Yuzuru Hanyu there is talk about revising the grading system in figure skating. The current system suits you?
A: This is the first time I heard about the revision of the system. At the moment I'm happy with everything. The main thing - to show everything that you can do, everything to the maximum. This is the task I set for myself at the European Championship.
Q: How do you live outside of sports?
A: Oh, now here I will have a very difficult year because I have to finish high school and prepare for the exams. Every day tutors come to me, and it is hard getting ready for the Russian, mathematics, English and biology. When there is free time - I can get out to the movies.
Q: I know you're seriously interested in cinema. Who in the future would you like to play?
A: Well, I only have a superficial knowledge about the movie, I'm just interested in cinema as a process. I think that's turned out to me an actress or not. Maybe in the future I would play some of the lyrical character.
Q: And is the heart of Helena Radionova taken?
A: While only in sports. (smiles) [Only by sports? Not sure what she means..]
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SO LENA'S GETTING A NEW DRESS AFTER ALL!!!! 
Can't wait to see it!
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But it was super cute.
