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I saw this! I wonder what the project is.

The new rink is looking fab though! :)

Hello fellow Plushy fans, hope you're all well.

I'm a bit concerned at the moment to be honest, the Coaching Cauldron thread has sprung to life again with an article about Plushy. I haven't read it, because it's probably the same old stuff, but from comments it's definitely not complimentary. 😶

Also Rina Ryabova has left the Academy, citing dissatisfaction with the training conditions, which is kind of...not helpful because I'm not even sure what that means. Like was their personality conflicts? Was it the move? Or are the coaches doing a bad job? Because, one of those is seriously bad news, while the other two not so much.

Then there was Artem K posting a photo with Yagudin of all people. Not that Artem can't hang with who he wants, but it seems seriously weird that someone connected with the Academy would do this - particularly after the nasty comments Yagudin made about not just Plushy but the Academy itself! Is Alexander Volkov's group leaving?

Then there's the speculation of the podium at Nationals, a lot of people seem to think Alena and Sasha T aren't going to get on the podium. :( If they don't you know who'll get all the blame for it.

And finally Yulia L joined the Academy! Fabulous news you'd think, but all the reactions I've seen so far are negative and once again it seems no-one would go to the Academy because they think it's promising or maybe want to work with Plushy, obviously they must have lost their minds or are getting paid off or something. Sigh.

Anyway on to more positive things!

Coachshenko content:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CI2d29oq7P8- At the new rink, the coaching team watching over one of the groups :)

Swan Lake Show update:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CI1A-dvK99x - Working on choreo for the new show! :)

Sasha P Sheningans:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CI0761IK6N5 - Another improvisation with input from Plushy 🤗

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CI0wRh9IgNP - Sasha learning online, whatever it is he seems to be enjoying it :laugh:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CIyJPuGIsMj - Sasha being a boss.

Yana stuff

https://www.instagram.com/p/CI0uwfYF1wA - Some photos from an upcoming edition of Harper's Bazaar Russia , pretty stylin'.

Yana's breakfast

https://www.instagram.com/p/CI2eOCgl5kV - Dang this is a fancy looking one!🥰

Right better wrap this up, until next time, stay healthy!
 
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Plushy's skaters have moved to the new rink while Volkov's group is still working at the old one mainly because of the Pandemic. I think there are too many skaters at the academy for them to handle properly. Yulia's joining at this time might alleviate their pressure, but I don't know whether it is a good idea taking many things into consideration. To be frank, Volkov's team should go their own way for the benefit of Plushy's academy, since most skaters are coming for Plushy's big name, not for someone else. They are only taking advantage of Plushy's technical and financial support. That's all.

As for Trusova and Kostornaya's Nationals prospects, they can only be decided by their own on-site performances that day. Still, it will be a much bigger challenge for Alena.
 
Still, it will be a much bigger challenge for Alena.
TBH I'm not to worried about Aliona because I feel like she won't be blamed. Thinking on it though I feel like Sasha T will be blamed (along with Plushy) in a big old schedfraude spectacle where people will be posting pseudo-sympathetic stuff while grinning in glee about how both she and Plushy crashed and burned and don't they both deserve it for being insufferable.

Aliona on the other hand has the benefit of her skating skills and artistry to save her, along with the fact that as far as detractors are concerned she's only at the Academy because Sergei R is there (because she's not dumb enough to actually believe Plushy is an actual coach or anything).

As a big fan of Plushy and Sasha I'm so not looking forward to the pile-on that will happen if Sasha so much as stumbles.

Volkov's group leaving would be a total disaster, he's the one with the most experience, if he goes then it'll just be "amateurs" and I shudder to think how much fun the detractors will have with that.
 
If Plushy fails with Sasha and Aliona, I won't blame him! I think he does his best to make things okay

Watch this video..Evgheni is unique!!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CI4_PZwKbJE/
Aww he truly is 🥰 I guess I'm trying to prepare myself for backlash, because I often haven't been and the mean comments are like a punch in the gut.

In other news I'm having a bad day, the place where I live is in the midst of a COVID-19 outbreak, which has been caused by a really, really, really stupid Government policy. So now we're in lockdown and Christmas is looking very un-jolly :(

On the plus side there's awesome
Coachshenko content today:

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CI7fA9JKA7q - Good morning and good training! Coachshenko training the younger groups is my fave. He's really involved 🥰 I think Yulia L is there too (my screen is a bit too small to tell for sure).

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CI3XGa7KRVs - Coachshenko giving a master class to children with special needs who are part of a hockey team :)

Sasha P Sheningans:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CI3VzaeIouD - Not sure what Sasha is saying, but nice combo jump!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CI59kGhAlC1 - With the best Dad in the world, awww (Even though my father is actually the best Dad in the world ;) :p)

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CIh4kBZJGYb - Sofia Titova at the Kings on Ice show in Cluj-Napoca last year.

Family Plush stuff:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CI3VkBPlco2 - Yana and little Arseniy! D'awwww 🤗

https://www.instagram.com/p/CI6Fmx5lnOD - With fluffy Pancho.

Yana's breakfast

https://www.instagram.com/p/CI7oGQyFUJK - I actually hate green apples (too sour!), but even I think this looks yummy! :biggrin:

Right better wrap this up. Until next time stay healthy fellow Plushy fans!
 
Hello fellow Plushy fans!

My mood has been all over the place what with the increase in cases here where I live and the fact we've been told to lockdown! 😱

I got a COVID-19 swab today, as did my father, he had his result back - negative, yay! - I'm still waiting. They're pretty speedy though, so I'm sure it'll come soon.

However! On to more cheerful things!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CI-ihcnDDN5 - Livin' the 24/7 Angels of Plushenko life. :biggrin: Love the tiny cup!!

Coachshenko content

https://www.instagram.com/p/CI-dK4fKbuX - Firey footwork! And as the Sasha T fanpage pointed out, Sasha T is there :) Seems like forever since we last saw her.

Sasha P Sheningans:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CI-XV4eKYoq -Some medical tests before skating - I've never seen a thermometer that gets reading from your hand...or does it detect something else? One assumes they take temperatures before getting on the ice...at least I hope!

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CI-OOKaqtgv - More improvisation from Sasha

https://www.instagram.com/p/CIsVhXoIytM - I might have posted this before, but check out Sasha's acting gig. Apparently it's a period drama about a plague. Apt!

Swan Lake stuff

https://www.instagram.com/p/CI8hDwLlnNM - Yana reminds us how epic the show is 😊

https://www.instagram.com/p/CI8h-lJIClW - How cute is this?! Sasha and Sofia Sarnovskaya practicing for Swan Lake, nice pairs skills! ;)

Finally from Sasha P's stories:

- Plushy, Sasha and Yana plushies! 🥰 NGL, I want that Plushy one!

On that note I must be off.

Until next time, stay healthy!
 
^^^^ Thanks for the updates! Sasha is getting so big, how old is he now?
Hope your test results are negative. 🙏
Aww thank you! I do enjoy making updates, the Family Plush always makes me smile.

Sasha will turn 8 on the 6th January - time does indeed fly...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CI_SQDcKJRc - Like father, like son 🥰

And I got my result back I'm negative - phew! Although it's not looking good for my city right now. :(
 
I should be asleep right now although due to the lockdown in my area I'm not going to work anyway... Plus I just saw this on Insta:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CJA_EgqKo7b- On Sundays they come up with new programs at the Academy. Now, this is a footwork sequence 🥰 also Viktor Petrenko, who was Plushy's favourite skater when he was a kid commented with applause. Awesome :biggrin:

Sasha P Sheningans:

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJBA-rJqv7d - with one of the Christmas trees at Casa Plush

https://www.instagram.com/p/CJAygFsoChY - Practicing for Swan Lake. I'm definitely no expert, but I like Sasha's spins :)

And...now I am in fact sleepy so I better wrap this up.

I bid you good night fellow Plushy fans! Until next time.
 
Hello fellow Plushy fans!

Well the Nationals are fast approaching and I'm not sure what to think. Like I'm not going to be able to watch the ladies live, but I'm wondering if I should? Aliona and Valeria Shulskaya have had to withdraw now and it looks like Liza Tuk and Anna S are rushing back too. So like...should I even be supporting this thing? I don't know.

In other news Russia's Olympic website interviewed Plushy I was a bit hesitant to read it because it was posted in the Coaching Cauldron, but it's a good read :) Plushy is determined to make it as a coach and put together a great team. I should remember this as a fan and believe. :) My favourite part was when he mentioned having trouble remembering everyone's names, I hear you, Plushy!

Coachshenko content:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CJHQMv4JgWP - Not sure when these photos were taken, but here's Coachshenko and Sasha T hard at work.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJEUYs4qPPl - I guess you could say...the Academy has gone to the dogs ;) (I'll see myself out)

Sasha P Sheningans:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CI_Mwg8AWQF - Sasha any Sofia Sarnovskaya (the younger) with the "Angels of Plushenko" cups! 🥰

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJDWIS1IWmu -Sasha training with his group.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJENz2lIaQt - Hard at work skating with weights.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CJGzDcdgMYg - With Tina Kandelaki, I have no idea who she is, but I love Sasha's outfit! Apparently he and Sofia Sarnovskaya filmed a commercial for a Russian streaming service. Cool.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CJBrYjVIkfN - Sasha and Dima Bilan rocking out.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CJBtozsjyd6 - D'awww look at Sasha's and Sofia's slippers!

Casa Plush update:

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJGyCp8KBIU - the Christmas decorations! Very stylish!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CJEMnchFn4z - Yana helping with the decorating (good idea to get professionals in, I guess!)

Right I'm supposed to be cleaning my house right now, so I best be off.

Until next time Happy Christmas Eve Eve!
 
Feliz Navidad, Merry Christmas and С Рождеством to you my fellow Plushy fans! 🎄

Well, Russian Nationals have begun and the Ladies SP is tonight. I wonder if Plushy has arrived? I'm a bit worried he hasn't :( although tbh... It's damned if he does, damned if he doesn't. If he doesn't come and Sasha does well, it'll be used as proof that Plushy's a fake coach, if he does come and Sasha does well it'll be no thanks to him and he's still a fake coach. And no matter if he's there or not if she does poorly or misses the podium he'll be a - you guessed it - fake coach and career ruiner as well. Sigh :(

In more cheerful news it was Dima Bilan's birthday yesterday! The Family Plush sent him birthday wishes on Insta:

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJMKwoaK4x3 - From Plushy, when Dima won Eurovision 13 years ago - with a little help from Plushy and Edvin Marton ;)

https://www.instagram.com/p/CJL6aN4gD9q - From Sasha P, Dima is his Godfather :)

https://www.instagram.com/p/CJLA4jIFeXx - From Yana, who's known Dima the longest.

Sasha P Sheningans:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CJJTtx0IQRY - Hanging with Fifa - :laugh: I love Fifa's jacket

Christmassy things:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CJJV8YOFo2o - the Family Plush festive dining table

Yana's breakfast:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CJIbS05F-Mg - :laugh: Look at Santa delivering the macaroons, nice touch!

Well I best be off! I hope to upload some more Plushy videos in the media section here at Golden Skate - you can visit Plushy's page here: https://www.goldenskate.com/forum/media/categories/evgeni-plushenko-rus.78/

Until next time, stay healthy!
 
From the regrouping of his own skaters, I can only say that something must have happened between Plushy and Trusova. From the very beginning he just underestimated something I don't want to touch upon here. Anyway he is stll that decent man I appreciate, and I wish him all the best of luck in his coaching career!
 
Happy Christmas Day Eve :laugh: fellow Plushy fans!

I'm pleased to report Plushy has arrived in Chelyabinsk! Call me silly, but I was starting to worry...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CJNwH4qBWB3 - Coachshenko with his mask firmly on with Dima M and Sasha T. Sasha has changed her dress, as I am a lover of green I'm deeply disappointed. At least it's still pretty I guess?

I'm conflicted as to whether in should try to stay up to watch the ladies. On the one hand I want to send supportive vibes Team Angels way, on the other if Sasha doesn't go well I probably won't be able to sleep!

Ah, the choices of a mad fangirl :p
 
Happy Christmas Day Eve :laugh: fellow Plushy fans!

I'm pleased to report Plushy has arrived in Chelyabinsk! Call me silly, but I was starting to worry...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CJNwH4qBWB3 - Coachshenko with his mask firmly on with Dima M and Sasha T. Sasha has changed her dress, as I am a lover of green I'm deeply disappointed. At least it's still pretty I guess?

I'm conflicted as to whether in should try to stay up to watch the ladies. On the one hand I want to send supportive vibes Team Angels way, on the other if Sasha doesn't go well I probably won't be able to sleep!

Ah, the choices of a mad fangirl :p
Really and truly!
 
Such results are completely unfair and unacceptable! Those panel judges are simply killing this beautiful sport with their *** hands!

Plushy, please try to avoid making any comment on it right before the game is over!
 
I'm very proud of Sasha! He skated an excellent program today without 3A, but clean and very elegant and artistic. Bravo Plushy ... your work is visible
 
I'm very proud of Sasha! He skated an excellent program today without 3A, but clean and very elegant and artistic. Bravo Plushy ... your work is visible
I watched Plushy's reaction to the jury's notes and considered her justified. I saw that he was criticized by many. He is a powerful personality in this sport and I think he has every right in the world to express his opinion. Bravo Plushy!
 
Hello fellow Plushy fans!

Well, I didn't stay up to watch because I was too sleepy and I knew I'd get over emotional if things went badly.

I just watched Sasha T now, although not with Ted's commentary so I'm not sure what he said. She did really well! (Haven't seen the final scores though).

But...I'm hesitant to go to any other thread...I'm oversensitive but I feel like it's going to be bad... I mean the encouraging of applause at the end (although Mishin used to do it) is enough to make the detractors lose their minds...the 👎 at the score? Justified or not they're going to crucify him!

More importantly, what does Sasha think?! If she's embarassed or angry about it it could be really bad news for the coach-student relationship. :(

Also how am I meant to go on Twitter and Insta now? I follow lots of skating fans and I don't think they'll be on Plushy's side.

Perhaps this is why they say don't be a fan of coaches! 😱
 
Ok so I steeled myself and headed into the social media.

And...it's a Christmas Miracle?!! People are actually on Plushy's side?! Well, Sasha's side more like, but all the same.

I'm stunned, seriously. I was truly expecting to hear of a petition to throw Plushy out of figure skating altogether!

Admittedly, I haven't actually gone to Sasha's Fanfest or the Russian Ladies Thread (and certainly not the Coaches Cauldron!), but 🤯

Maybe it's because of the proper mask wearing Plushy's doing now 😅

Ahem, I feel I should bring some links rather than just blabber on so:

Coachshenko content:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CJO3UnaBG5- - I sort of forgot Artem K! But he came 8th and look everyone's happy in the KnC (awww, it warms my heart to see Coachshenko in a good mood here, he looked so stress at Sasha's skate!)

https://www.instagram.com/p/CJO-9g8pLql - Back in September Sofia T being awesome.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CJO5BPjprDa - I think they might be mocking Plushy a bit here, but it's funny!

Family Plush fun:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CJOgVuKFw7T.- Arseniy is 3 months old! D'awww

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJOhIGDoYP4 - Christmas wishes from the Family Plush! Hope they can turn the music off but keep the tree lights on though!

Right I better be go, I totally slacked off on uploading Plushy videos yesterday so I should get onto that.

Until next time stay healthy!
 
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