Evgeni Plushenko

[plushyfan]

Big thumbs up for this outfit. Glad I'm not the only one who remembered his old programs.

Hopefully now the anniversary is over, he will retire the "other" outfit...

I adore those programs. I don't know who is the woman commentator, but she said " ...one more time, one more time! "

I like better the "more Gipsy" outfit to this program. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aQdGyJQ1cU I agree with a comment "And that black outfit with ruffles was to die for!"

The crazy bird outfit...I saw him in it at 1998 world championships. It was his gala number. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k-yMlGvlW0 If anybody sees him in this program knows he is a prodigy he has inborn artistry. No one can entertain the audience as Plushy in that early age. I have seen many skaters in my life I have seen many videos about great skater's early age, but such a great talent such a great confidence I never saw.


Today tweets
"@EvgeniPlushenko: Well, similar of course, but the nose turned out too small?!)) http://instagram.com/p/y6POV0my56/ "

"@EvgeniPlushenko: Got up in the morning, pull the leg! Practice physical activity!!! http://instagram.com/p/y6PBOhGy5r/ "

"@EvgeniPlushenko: The main question of all media - will be the fifth? http://instagram.com/p/y6QPUQGy7A/ "

 

[plushyfan]

Somewhere in this thread, probably 20-30 pages back, I wished that we would get to see him again in a traditional Russian costume...and it happened! I'm so pleased!

And AMEN to your small print...enough with the ultra-see-through! Time for a new chapter!

I'm sure we will see in it in Warsaw. :disapp:


edit: I can't believe... Lilyshenka retweeted it.. https://twitter.com/russianart_bot/status/564593631177084928 the 15 y. o. Plushy

 

[anonymoose_au]

edit: I can't believe... Lilyshenka retweeted it.. https://twitter.com/russianart_bot/status/564593631177084928 the 15 y. o. Plushy

Wow, it totally is! I wonder if Plushy has ever seen it and his mind blown LOL.

Also:

: Got up in the morning, pull the leg! Practice physical activity!!! http://instagram.com/p/y6PBOhGy5r/ "

Damn Plushy make me feel even MORE inflexible then usual, I can't even get my leg past my hip!

Finally that caricature is awesome! Heh nose too small indeed!

 

[Sandpiper]

I adore those programs. I don't know who is the woman commentator, but she said " ...one more time, one more time! "

I like better the "more Gipsy" outfit to this program. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aQdGyJQ1cU I agree with a comment "And that black outfit with ruffles was to die for!"

The commentator... Could it be Tracy Wilson? :scratch:

I'm partial to the original 1999 NHK version of Dark Eyes, because there's something magical about this still-a-kid Plushy skating to Russian folk music. But switching the outfit for the next season was definitely the best call--he no longer looked like a kid, and the outfit needed to match his new image.

Damn Plushy make me feel even MORE inflexible then usual, I can't even get my leg past my hip!

Perhaps he is preparing for the day when the pro-spiral sequence people and the gender equality people get together, making the spiral sequence a requirement in both men and women's figure skating.

 

[LRK]

The commentator... Could it be Tracy Wilson? :scratch:

I'm partial to the original 1999 NHK version of Dark Eyes, because there's something magical about this still-a-kid Plushy skating to Russian folk music. But switching the outfit for the next season was definitely the best call--he no longer looked like a kid, and the outfit needed to match his new image.

I seem to recall the other commentator calling her "Peggy"? I'd have to rewatch to make sure though. Anyway, I prefer that NHK Trophy performance as well - and I actually much prefer that costume as well. This one is far too busy - too frilly. Le'ts put it this way - I like a bit of frills & flounces... and I'd never wear it.

 

[plushyfan]

I seem to recall the other commentator calling her "Peggy"? I'd have to rewatch to make sure though. Anyway, I prefer that NHK Trophy performance as well - and I actually much prefer that costume as well. This one is far too busy - too frilly. Le'ts put it this way - I like a bit of frills & flounces... and I'd never wear it.

You are not gipsy..

 

[Sandpiper]

I seem to recall the other commentator calling her "Peggy"? I'd have to rewatch to make sure though. Anyway, I prefer that NHK Trophy performance as well - and I actually much prefer that costume as well. This one is far too busy - too frilly. Le'ts put it this way - I like a bit of frills & flounces... and I'd never wear it.

I don't hear any "Peggy"? (Though it's possible I missed it in all the 1000 times I watched this, because I was just caught up in the performance. )

 

[LRK]

@plushyfan - I'm a Pathan - but true, I don't think we go in that much for frilly sleeves....

@Sandpiper - Oh, it may be a mistake on my part. I may be getting my... recollective wires crossed. Happens all the time. Bad memory. Absentminded. Bad combination.

 

[plushyfan]

I don't hear any "Peggy"? (Though it's possible I missed it in all the 1000 times I watched this, because I was just caught up in the performance. )

+ 1000 from me

@plushyfan - I'm a Pathan - but true, I don't think we go in that much for frilly sleeves....

I also don't wear frilly sleeves :disapp:

 

[plushyfan]

"@EvgeniPlushenko: Arrived for repairs in Israel! On the streets of Jerusalem! http://instagram.com/p/zAATzWGyyi/ "

"@yanarudkovskaya: In Jerusalem http://instagram.com/p/zAC88IFSJ2/ "

russian tv show "BACK TO ZERO. Year 2006! What were the Stars" - Plushy shortly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvXXltII8RQ&t=40s

father https://twitter.com/yokotanpenya/status/565607192842477569

https://twitter.com/Lily_shenka/status/565588742409568256
https://twitter.com/Lily_shenka/status/565449830420729856

 

[LRK]

"Arrived for repairs" - does that mean a doctor's visit? For a moment I was completely nonplussed, and wondered what vehicle they were on that broke down in Jerusalem, and whatever were they doing there? Sigh. Sometimes I can be so... absentminded...

 

[plushyfan]

"Arrived for repairs" - does that mean a doctor's visit? For a moment I was completely nonplussed, and wondered what vehicle they were on that broke down in Jerusalem, and whatever were they doing there? Sigh. Sometimes I can be so... absentminded...

They were in hospital, Yana tweeted that it's just a regular examination.


I knew some pictures of these but I didn't see the whole photosession..He has incredible hair. https://twitter.com/ss_orc/status/566128921754603520
http://capitalpictures.photoshelter...vgeni-Plushenko-Photosession/G0000Lzt.1uMf5dI


https://twitter.com/charlottekreo/status/566165440951382017

https://twitter.com/plpl7rs/status/564887208717328384

recently uploaded video about the master class for student https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26v6RA6uBVU he is cute

 

[silverfoxes]

I love that photosession! It makes me want to go to St. Petersburg so badly...and I bet Plushy would make a wonderful tour guide, as we saw in the Swedish tv documentary...

 

[Meoima]

I love that photosession! It makes me want to go to St. Petersburg so badly...and I bet Plushy would make a wonderful tour guide, as we saw in the Swedish tv documentary...

Plushy is living in St. Petersburg or Moscow? I mean his house?

 

[Sandpiper]

Plushy is living in St. Petersburg or Moscow? I mean his house?

He has one in St. Petersburg and one in Moscow, I believe. As shown on Japanese TV.

 

[plushyfan]

He has one in St. Petersburg and one in Moscow, I believe. As shown on Japanese TV.

Plushy is living in Moscow because of Yana's work and he doesn't train with Mishin now. He has one big house in Moscow, one apartman in St. Petersburg and a big cottage next to a lake where we could see his father if you remember.

Gallavich, St. Petersburg is my dream. That is more beautiful and more cultural city than Moscow. I want to see the Ermitage ( Winter Palace), Peterhof Palace, Catherin Palace, etc. Who was there says many many impressive sights, just be prepared for that the imperial monumentality knocks down the people.

 

[plushyfan]

http://instagram.com/p/zFlM5nGy5I/ ( Lilyshenka's pic) thank you, Plushy

"@Elle_ru: @yanarudkovskaya: My beloved man! The man who gives me love, joy and happiness every day! http://instagram.com/p/zFZB3GrvA8/ "

https://twitter.com/raikaira/status/566577963781484545

https://dreamypoproyalty.wordpress.com/2015/02/14/my-1st-sochi-versary-of-being-a-plushenko-fan/

My 1st Sochi-versary of being a Plushenko fan
Posted on February 14, 2015 by Jackie

I’d been away from blogging for the past couple weeks, but I’d planned this one for a while.

When it comes to the people who catch my interest, I tend to be big on the anniversaries… celebrating birthdays and also the moments I became a fan… or in the case of 2 people, I went from casual fan to die-hard serious.
And I usually do this the first couple years or until I forget the important date.

I guarantee, though, there will be no forgetting Thursday February 13 2014…
may not have been Friday the 13th, but it was very unlucky for Evgeni Plushenko.

…just to backtrack a little bit, first…
INTRODUCTION

I always look forward to the Olympics. Always had since Nancy Kerrigan got silver (I really should check Oksana’s programs on YouTube because I was upset Nancy didn’t win, especially after all the controversy surrounding her and Tanya Harding).
Only in Vancouver did I start watching more than just figure skating, which was my go-to sport. First time I really notice of Lindsay Vonn despite this not being her first time. Also was the first time I remember watching the MEN’S figure skating. Cuz I grew up with Nancy and Tara Lipinski and Sasha Cohen and Michelle Kwan.

I didn’t come away from Vancouver with a good impression of the infamous figure skater from Russia who claimed he deserved gold because Evan Lysachek didn’t have the quadruple jump. I’m thinking to myself “so what?”… I don’t know why I thought that, honestly… maybe I thought quads were just an overachievement..
I’d always kinda found Russia fascinating as a country because they produce such strong artistic athletes. I noticed that in the 2004 Olympics with Svetlana who lost to Carly Patterson. Both were amazing, btw. And of course, my curiosity is because we used to be enemies way back in the days of the Cold War.
Perhaps some of my negative came from Hollywood’s obsession in 80’s movie of marking Russians as the villains.

Either way, I gathered he was used to winning all the time and he was practically a legend who got surpassed…
Despite all that, the event passed out of my head as soon as Evan made the cast of “Dancing with the Stars” in March. Forget about the “quadruple jump controversy” (I’m not kidding, there’s seriously a Wikipedia entry on that topic!)

FOUR YEARS LATER- SOCHI, RUSSIA 2014

Before I go into full-on Plushenko blogging, I just wanted to comment on how this was the first time I watched all of the figure skating disciplines. Never saw pairs or ice dancing. Ice dancing, I slightly prefer, mainly because their music is less repetitive and it’s prettier. Pairs just don’t grab me the same way maybe I need to watch more.

Yuzuru Hanyu blew me away in the team event… I had no idea Japan had that kind of talent… I think he more or less put them on the map this season (although Daisuke Takahashi might have gotten that ball rolling a couple years ago… he’d just recently retired).
Mishe Ge from Uzbekistan was great as well, although he skated too early to really impact the standings.
Yulia Lipniski blew everyone away… I thought she was just too good that it didn’t seem fair to our girls… again, now that I’ve embraced Russia’s figure skating program, I wish I could take back whatever bad karma I created early by wishing she wasn’t so good. Because now I want to see her do well and shake off whatever jitters she’s had since Sochi.
Ashley Wagner was my favorite of the American skaters… well, her and Jeremy Abbott… it’s a tough call between them. But I thought she earned her place on the time. Loved her sass & fire. Still do.

On Twitter, Jeremy retweeted someone who commented on his dramatic fall during the individual competition. Literally minutes after Plushenko withdrew, I was terrified Jeremy would as well. Didn’t think he’d get up after that scary fall and crash into the wall. But somehow, thanks mostly to the crowd’s support, he got back up and finished. It’s unfortunate he rarely does well when it really counts, but all the same, I hope he keeps competing because I enjoy watching him.

And finally, Johnny & Tara… an amazing couple of commentators they turned out to be…

EVGENI PLUSHENKO- SHORT PROGRAM- TEAM EVENT

Again, I will never know how I missed this one. I turned on the broadcast 15-20 minutes too late and had to hear from Jeremy’s post-skate interview that he got the crowd going so much that it was too much to handle
Again, I didn’t spend 4 years holding a grudge, but I never forgot the controversy. So I’m thinking “is it the same guy?” and apparently it was… so of course I’m excited to see him the next time he skated to see if that hype really was worth it…

and it totally was.

[But seriously, I have to go off YouTube to find a good video of this short program… as if it wasn’t bad enough I missed it the first time and had only seen it maybe 2-3 times since… once on TV during a reply of Sochi’s figure skating]
**watching it just now, I’m fighting not to scream from the excitement (everyone else is sleeping right now)… I don’t remember how much I saw of him in Vancouver or maybe it was the hype talking, but I totally got that same impression from him during this program. I know now that he was really nervous going into it, the first of his team to compete, but he didn’t look it. Except for the triple axel, which didn’t have an absolute perfect landing, the rest was absolute perfection. Everything so precise and calculated. I really hope that his official website keeps that video in their library for as long as possible. It really is amazing.

EVGENI PLUSHENKO- FREE SKATE- TEAM COMPETITION

3 days later, after my missed opportunity, I was ready for this one… yet I wasn’t quite ready for something like this.
I knew he was REALLY good and he brought that excellence. But I had no idea he was so creative, not to mention playful… professionalism aside, I knew nothing about him, so every little thing was a surprise. The greatest was that he’s really good at what he does, but he’s not arrogant. On the contrary, he is humble, hard-working, and a very generous individual with his fans.

–“Shh”– in that moment, I was blown away and swept off my feet. I loved every minute of it.

I’d seen this program maybe… once or twice more than the short program, really… one live, one as part of that NBCsports reply, once online and at least once while I was planning my YouTube montage.

***My mind was in and out watching this… some personal stuff going on… part of me was anticipating the events that come next [which today is the anniversary of], worrying about that… but also I’d seen these scenes so many times while making my YouTube montage that it feels almost as fragmented as the music. Which is a combination of former programs composed by Edvin Marton.
But two moments that stood out were he mimed “Shh”… and when “Tosca Fantasy” started playing… it’s been a while since I’ve heard that music and it always gets me swept away. All my nerves and whatever from before disappeared.
…I also suspect this didn’t impact me as much as it has in the past because his short program was so good that this didn’t quite feel as great. But I never minded that.
February 9th will go down as the first time I saw Plushenko skate.

EVGENI PLUSHENKO WITHDRAWS FROM INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION

no matter what happened, I think I still would have followed up with Plushenko to see what he’d do next. I didn’t know that he’d be the skater competing for Russia or that he was the ONLY male skater competing for Russia individually… I still wonder about why he was the only one they selected, but this is the last time I’ll address it. If Plushenko personally wants to bring it up, that’s up to him

A life-changing moment for sure… if only for the next couple weeks, my life changed as I became addicted to Twitter to see how he would recover from this injury and the subsequent surgery… I don’t think about it all the time, but when I do, it still hits me.

this was my Facebook status that day:
“Been eating up all this ice skating in the Olympics. The men were so great today. Lots of amazing moments, but my heart’s still breaking for Russia’s Evgeni Plushenko. The man won my respect in a big way during the team competition and it sucks he ends his career on a withdrawal.”
…just so I never forget I posted that, I’ll screen-shoot this and add it to my notebook later.
Posted it at 10:10pm, but nonetheless had been haunting me all day. It was even worse to see during that night’s broadcast, NBC doing a “fluff” piece on him beforehand despite knowing how everything worked out for him.

Anyway… I think I’d made my feelings on the whole situation clear. I’ll go on to watch some footage of that [after which point I’ll only view it via my YouTube montage so I don’t focus on it entirely], recollect the interviews he did afterwards and watch my montage to relive everything…

But most importantly, it includes my favorite parts of his programs and his steady journey towards recovery over this past year… which has been amazing, by the way

It has been an honor & privilege to be a fan… and I only hope that Plushenko continues his recovery well and whatever he chooses to do, he’ll be happy. As always, I’d love to see him compete again, but only if it’s what he wants the most

 

[plushyfan]

Yesterday evening:
"@yanarudkovskaya: At Anastacia's concert. Dima worked with her song "Safety". And Zhenya, in Zurich on "Art on Ice" http://instagram.com/p/zFw-1qFSNK/ "
http://instagram.com/p/zE7SbGLvP1/ I love her shoes !!!!!!

My ring today (my husband gave me on the birth of Sasha). By the way, one of the most beloved and precious jewelry! And of course my favorite sweets - gingerbread glaze

Plushenko News_Eng @PlushenkoNews · 22h 22 hours ago

Plushenko's shows in Japan this summer, June and July - "Fantasy on Ice" in Kanazawa, Kobe, Nagaoka http://evgeni-plushenko.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=182&p=86815#p86815 … will be more

http://instagram.com/p/zE2A_8FSIh/?modal=true


Mao and Plushy's costume here http://instagram.com/m2camellia/

http://instagram.com/p/zEuX5shDp8/?modal=true

http://instagram.com/p/zEuT2lhDp5/?modal=true

http://instagram.com/p/y1K1ZzBDke/?modal=true

http://instagram.com/p/y1KuvqBDkW/?modal=true

http://instagram.com/p/y1KqxvBDkR/?modal=true



edit: Plushy and Anactacia in 2010 http://www.mk.ru/photo/gallery/599-7409.html and http://www.mk.ru/photo/gallery/599-7416.html

 

[fure]

Whitebamboo's essay on one year after Sochi: http://whitebamboo.tumblr.com/post/110948539796/plushy-sochi-a-year-later#notes

 

[silverfoxes]

Yesterday evening:
"@yanarudkovskaya: At Anastacia's concert. Dima worked with her song "Safety". And Zhenya, in Zurich on "Art on Ice" http://instagram.com/p/zFw-1qFSNK/ "
http://instagram.com/p/zE7SbGLvP1/ I love her shoes !!!!!!

...

edit: Plushy and Anactacia in 2010 http://www.mk.ru/photo/gallery/599-7409.html and http://www.mk.ru/photo/gallery/599-7416.html

I was very confused reading Yana's IG at first since Art on Ice was happening this week...like, Plushy is there and nobody else mentioned it? I wish he would do that show again.