2017 Russian Nationals Ladies FS

CoyoteChris said:

Congrats to Evgenya. I must say she is growing on me. I hope she dedicates her Worlds FS to all the members of the Russian Military Choir that were lost in the Baltic Sea plane disaster. Evgenya is right....you never know who will come home once they leave the house.......

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Alexz said:

Pogo made it. Alina is too young. So Anna is still going to Euros and Worlds.

Regarding plane crash, the black box as recovered and appeared to be not damaged. Last talks between the pilots were about chassis and elevons/flaps. So guys on military forums came to conclusion that it was a human factor - pilot mistake. Apparently in Tupolev-154 those two buttons are next to each other: hide chassis and change angle of elevons (by moving flaps to another angle). The guys were on route from Moscow to Latakia to perform for troops at the airbase and New Year festivities in Aleppo, but they needed to pick up something (some humanitarian cargo, blankets, medicine, candies for kids for NY) in Sochi and do some refueling. It was like 5 am. I guess the co-pilot was sleepy and tired and hit the wrong button. I read some Russian ex-military pilot few hours ago on military forum, they say that Tu-154 is very unforgiving bird, one have to be very precise with it, even little mistake can lead into serious consequences. So far, judging by transmissions from black box, it seems the first pilot gave command to hide chassis, copilot responded: done. And then suddenly 2 seconds later emergency alarm and automation electronics start screaming "maximum angle of attack", 2 seconds later - boom. They were just 2 mins away from the airport, still picking up height.

They were flying military transport semi-cargo plane. Pilots were experienced with a decent amount of flight hours behind their belts. This bird requires maximum concentration and alertness per words by Russian pilots from forum. First more/less credible preliminary version is human factor - copilot was a bit sleepy and hit the wrong button when the plane was still picking up height to take 7k echelon. 4 seconds later after this mistake they were already pass the point of no return - piqued down into the see. Hydraulic hit, no survivors on the spot right away.

ETA: tragic mistake of 7-8" apart: https://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/41340/33837834.108/0_174b2d_d755b6b8_orig

My condolences to Russia.

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Alexz said:

What happened?

Alexandrov Ensemble: The 'Red Army' choir loved by Russia
http://youtu.be/-qvyxQ00dlo

Russia mourns plane crash victims:
http://youtu.be/y7-JndUIw_w

Artists worldwide mourn lost colleagues & friends
http://youtu.be/CjmM5KVJjSA

Few musicians, few ballerinas, singers (mostly), few prominent leaders of humanitarian charities organization. 92 in total. All gone. All singers of famous Alexandrov's ensemble are gone now..

Alexander Alexandrov was a Russian composer, he toured front lines during WW2 and performed for troops. He is also the author of the current Russian anthem. There is some power, strength and drama flow in his music. this ensemble dating back to 1920s subsequently was named in Alexandrov's name.

This ensemble was touring the world a lot even at the current times. Concerts, humanitarian missions, disaster relief. Their reach was truly worldwide. Those Russian male choirs are usually seriously cool. Check this out if you want to wow! Reportedly they were gonna perform at Hmeymim airbase, in Latakia and Aleppo for New Years. Human rights fighter and humanitarian charity organization leader 'Doctor Liza' and her charity were bringing medicine, blankets, candies to Syria.

Those guys knew it's better to sing than to fight.. *salute*

Alexandrov Ensemble performing in the Vatican:
http://youtu.be/EkdmcAuY2Dk

This one is uber funny: Russian army doing Gangnam Style to Bad Romance
http://youtu.be/9l0ck4mF_l0

Adele's Skywall - cover:
http://youtu.be/H9jClSJozaI

Daft Punk - Get lucky - cover:
http://youtu.be/UhPZYSmjc3M

We Are The Champions at Crimson Sails Festival in St. Petersburg:
http://youtu.be/HiDAQQngzT0

This one is especially powerful - AMENO - Vincent Niclo & Choir of the Red Army
http://youtu.be/yThA5c_3Lds

Besame Mucho - Russian Military Academic Alexandrov Ensemble:
http://youtu.be/lyTPJK_X8g4

MVD Choir - Show must go on - cover
http://youtu.be/8fEbMhR_qXk

Christmasy: Red Army Choir - Silent Night
http://youtu.be/fJhB-z5r8bk

A closer look at the Alexandrov Ensemble by Chinese CCTV-English TV:
http://youtu.be/kw6bqeiEZlg

Victory Day - Alexandrov Ensemble (Red Army Choir)
http://youtu.be/_AsgSPIIEqo

Alexandrov Ensemble @ Eurovision
http://youtu.be/0RDtr5fAU1g

Leningrad Cowboys & Alexandrov Ensemble - Knockin' on Heaven's Door
http://youtu.be/5pPp3ynFUKw

The Sacred War - Alexandrov Red Army Choir (SUBTITLES)
http://youtu.be/7aEF1qgIFfE

Folk Songs (few shorties at Eurovision. song contest) - Red Army Choir
http://youtu.be/Q-jsXGLysCU

Polish song Oka for Pope in Vatican - Russian Red Army Choir in Vatican
http://youtu.be/xynusDgSWdM

From Italian opera Nabucco - Va, Pensiero - Russian Red Army Choir in Vatican (SUBTITLES)
http://youtu.be/caupqMpmCD8

Luciano Pavarotti & Red Army Choir & Vincent Niclo - Funiculi Funicula (Simplement pour un soir)
http://youtu.be/il7uAl4DUJA

t.A.T.u. - Not Gonna Get Us (ft. Red Army Choir) HD
http://youtu.be/lNoNO7XFkNc

French singer Mireille Mathieu is cool, apparently she is a fan and knows some Russian songs. 2013 10 12
http://youtu.be/NKaFQeUURUA

Hallelujah. Alexandrovci R.I.P.
http://youtu.be/lTCzKFWQtrI

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