Russian Junior Test Skates 2023

[katymay]

Not a quadster, but wonderful short program. So interesting and unique.

 

[Mariiiiskate]

I like this program for Vika! I hope she keeps this dress its very simple but fits the short well! Nice to see her heathy and in form as well.

 

[Mariiiiskate]

Not a quadster, but wonderful short program. So interesting and unique.

She did attempt quads last season prior to her injury, lets see if she goes for those in the free.

 

[Jumping_Bean]

She did attempt quads last season prior to her injury, lets see if she goes for those in the free.

Didn't she also train for a triple axel, or was that my wishful thinking?

 

[Jumping_Bean]

I really like Agata's SP, despite the fall. Her spins are so fast

 

[Mariiiiskate]

Agata beautiful as always what a great short for her!

Even tho she did fall on the combo, to me it looks like her triples have gained some height and distance to them. The rotation looks much better to me but I guess we will know for sure during the free

Didn't she also train for a triple axel, or was that my wishful thinking?

She did!

 

[AlexBreeze]

Her spins are so fast

Better than before IIRC.

 

[katymay]

It's hard not to love a skater who seems to be enjoying her program and performing. Glad A. was included in test skates, I wasn't sure she would be.

 

[Mariiiiskate]

Poor Nastya looks so sad she did miss the combo but she stayed up and the rest went well!

 

[Jumping_Bean]

IIRC Nastya kept her SP, but I don't mind, because this is a great vehicle for her. Her jumps have a lot of lift, and are very springy, she just needs to build consistency.

 

[AlexBreeze]

So many Russian programs at this test skates.

Kulikova is moving up to seniors btw.

 

[Mariiiiskate]

Ah Liza isnt in shape well she is moving up so she has time till the important comps

I like this program for her and the dress is very pretty. Liza is such a great performer, I always look forward for her skates.
Those earrings are giving me anxiety tho...

 

[Jumping_Bean]

There's a lot to love about Liza like her enthusiasm and quality of skating, but someone really needs to fix her jumps. They were always tiny and her growing body has not helped her at all.

(Also, from far away this dress literally just looks like a doily )

 

[AlexBreeze]

I usually don't like a difficult exit being the jump on one foot but here it fits it the music.

 

[JimR]

I was able to start watching just as Petrova was about to skate. It's her and Zhilina I want to watch.

I really enjoy watching Petrova last year and enjoyed this again until my stream cut off as he fell on the lutz. She looks much taller and doesn't look like a huge impediment which is a good sign.

The next group is interesting.

 

[Mariiiiskate]

I know she isnt in any national team but I would have loved to see Valeria L here, im looking forward for her black swan program.

 

[katymay]

Maria's skating skills are breathtaking.

 

[Mariiiiskate]

I love this short, Masha does so well with lyrical programs Her skating is so beautiful

She looks far more in shape than last years test skates but Im so scared for her jumps . I dont think she is rotating her triples here

 

[AlexBreeze]

So many spectacular unique programs omg

 

[AlexBreeze]

I dont think she is rotating her triples here

Probably because of the combo entry.