2023-24 Russian Nationals Women's Short Program

[Paulipau]

No, she don't need! Maria Kasumova is nice.

Yes it is perfectly nice, but she can do much better than "nice".

 

[Mathematician]

They are perfectly fine except that woman...luckily, she got so outraged she left when Trusova won.

Imagine ragequitting a figure skating tournament

 

[elektra blue]

Imagine ragequitting a figure skating tournament

we need a gif for this

 

[AlexBreeze]

I love zakharovas costum !!

It seems to me in general that Russian skaters have become better dressed. Even the lesser known girls.

 

[elektra blue]

i'm smelling a tango

 

[katymay]

From the practice videos Frolova has looked fantastic, Adeylia a bit of a struggle (she looks to have had a growth spurt)

 

[brakes]

Knyazhna Vazhnova proudly representing aristocratic kin in absence of Akatieva.

 

[AlexBreeze]

i'm smelling a tango

Tomorrow, not today

 

[lariko]

Imagine ragequitting a figure skating tournament

It was in Vegas. She was on a date. Her boyfriend probably took her to only see football after that.

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

She was, and still is. She lacks power IMO. But still good to watch, kind of nice to hear Chopin, it's becoming rare these days.

Be careful what you wish for, because you just might get it!

No, I'm not linking to the Pussycat Dolls. I'm linking to this:

Sofiya Farafonova – 2023 Denis Ten Memorial Challenge SP

CaroLiza_fan

 

[DK74]

We know who was the far superior skater.

For sure. But in the list of the champions Kamila is officially missing. So she officially never won the title and now she is too old and the young girls are too strong to win the title again. Sad but true.

 

[Arwen17]

At skate america my daughters were shocked at how tiny Ksenia is in person.

I assume we are talking 2021 skate america and I was there too. I was able to meet most of them at the exit door.
Ksenia was super friendly! I'm not sure how much english she knows, but she was super relaxed taking pictures with American fans. I remember the pair group under eteri was also super relaxed. morozov? can't remember names off top of my head.
Trusova did come out, but seemed extremely nervous. I think because she spoke no english and was surrounded by Americans.
Daria Usacheva was terrified and bolted thru the crowd, refusing to taking pictures with anyone.
I was just shocked none of the Russians had anyone with them, since some are sooo young. Like why not some kind of chaperone/translator/helper?

Shoma was super shy and mostly only took pictures with japanese fan girls. Nathan and ALL americans were super chill.

All the russian girls were short and tiny. Like 5'3 tall at that time.

 

[elektra blue]

my nose doesn't work...not enough mulled wine, let's make up for it

 

[Skatelife]

Watching ladies is a lot easier the men, we already know they're going to deliver

 

[Skating91]

Petrosyan was ill twice and lost the 3A.

I think this is Petrosian's last chance to win as a heavy favourite it's going to be a lot harder from next season as she grows. She's got low jump height, struggling with her ultra-c in the group stage. Now, lost the triple axel completely.

 

[Mathematician]

Vazhnova seems to have improved her rotation at least. Could get big points tomorrow - she usually did but got like 10 point reductions.

 

[Paulipau]

Beautiful skater, solid but lazy packaging.

 

[alix15]

Didn’t know much about this skater, but she did very well !

 

[lariko]

Funny enough this past SkAm Litvintzev and Egadze were among the very few skaters who went around taking pictures and chatting with fans.

 

[katymay]

I love zakharovas costum !!

Same. Thank God for color. lol. So sick of black.