Smirnova's Group (Army of FS)

[lariko]

I am not sure if anyone else is interested in this group and its skaters currently competing (Ivan popov, Makar Puzin, Victoria Morozova), but I ran across this article and wouldn't mind keeping things together as the group hopefully develops. If there is interest, I am happy to translate the story.

«Это казалось чем-то запредельным». Ирина Смирнова учила четверные ещё 20 лет назад!

А сейчас Ирина Александровна воспитывает талантливых фигуристов. Её ученик Иван Попов в этом сезоне выиграл два этапа Кубка России!

www.championat.com

 

[CrazyKittenLady]

Here is Ivan at the Rusakov Memorial where he won a silver medal, his Master of Sports title, and a big stuffie whale:





Btw, I am so glad that Irina Sharova is still sharing all these pictures on insta with us. I've never in my life written an insta message to anyone, but I think I should say thank you to her.

 

[lariko]

Was happy to see the photos, and that MS is deserved. Good luck next season to the group!

 

[CrazyKittenLady]

@lariko, I think you'll enjoy these interviews with Smirnova's students: https://vk.com/@fslovers-sk-armiya-fk-chast-1-novye-perspektivy

 

[lariko]

@lariko, I think you'll enjoy these interviews with Smirnova's students: https://vk.com/@fslovers-sk-armiya-fk-chast-1-novye-perspektivy

Omg, it is awesome! I am still holding out for Popov to make the team… or at least get invited to test skates…

Edit: and he also seems to be about as talkative as Mozalev. With the same, ‘I liked it all’ attitude. Do I know how to pick them or what?

 

[lariko]

Also, really looking forward to seeing Yana Astashwnkova in juniors (?) this season. I like Morozova, so I bet the two young woman would be lots of fun!

 

[lariko]

Anyway, squeeee! They all sound so eager to get into the fray!

 

[CrazyKittenLady]

Where can I apply for Irina Sharova's job? Just a couple of weeks ago she visited Moskvich and now she was invited to take gorgeous pictures at Army of Figure Skaters.

Ivan Popov:


Ivan and coaches: https://www.instagram.com/p/CgblMXDIBEm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 

[lariko]

Sorry to see none of the guys made test skates, but I am hoping for a breakthrough this year!

 

[lariko]

I am worried about the lack of news about the group, particularly with other FSA skaters being in Moscow Cup, and Smirnova’s Team so completely absent.

 

[lariko]

And, there they are, full crew at Stage 1 of RGP.

 

[lariko]

Congratulations to Popov and Smironova’s Team for bronze medal in Kazan’. Looks like we’ll be seeing him in the Senior Nationals!

 

[lariko]

Okay, the vid is finally up. About 3 min in is where Popov trips, then does ‘ah, what the heck!’ 3A-2A-2A sequence in a circular pattern

Иван Попов. Произвольная программа. Мужчины. Казань. Гран-при России по фигурному катанию 2022/23

Иван Попов продолжил отстаивать свое право на медаль и представил произвольную программу с четырьмя заявленными ультра-си — три элемента выполнены безупречно...

youtu.be

 

[lariko]

Juniors are in Samara. Morozova opened junior women’s program and skated with style and panache. Can’t wait to see Puzin later today, and good luck to the team to qualify for the RusNats.

 

[lariko]

with all the non-stop excitement, this scatter brained old lady forgot to celebrate Victoria Morozova’s wonderful strong finish. She didn’t flinch and took silver! Congratulations!

And speedy recovery to Puzin after WD.

 

[lariko]

Team Smirnova presented another student at Perm’, Maria Krasnozhonova. Lovely light jumps!