- Joined
- Oct 23, 2011
I remember a long time when one could choose either Maria or Irina and both had talent but big flaws. Irina the jumper never really looked elegant until later in her career and I never could watch Maria as her nerves were so bad she messed up most jumps but she was very pretty.
Now Russia seems to have a template and Eteri is queen but there are others. Sostkova is stunning and tall. Then there is Liza and Elena who were stars. Already gone are two faves Adelina and Julia who stole hearts. So of current ladies who is your favorite? I cannot decide and sadly Anna P Is too histrionic but on a good day she’s great too. All these ladies.
I don’t like Zagitovas programs. The ballerina tutu doesn’t go with laying egg moves so I hope to like next years programs more. She is talented no doubt. I think my favorite is still Radionova. She skates with her heart and is the most musical girl. Masha will be unbeatable if she has more expression better packaging. I have to say I like Polina a lot and maybe she is the best or second best but no one has Elena’s heart. All these girls at Russian Nationals make it the best ladies Nationals to watch and second or maybe first after all is Japan. Both will be bloodbaths.
Under dogs are Liza and Elena and I still enjoy Elena - her arms are so lovely to watch.
Who is your favorite Russian girl this year? All time?
Now Russia seems to have a template and Eteri is queen but there are others. Sostkova is stunning and tall. Then there is Liza and Elena who were stars. Already gone are two faves Adelina and Julia who stole hearts. So of current ladies who is your favorite? I cannot decide and sadly Anna P Is too histrionic but on a good day she’s great too. All these ladies.
I don’t like Zagitovas programs. The ballerina tutu doesn’t go with laying egg moves so I hope to like next years programs more. She is talented no doubt. I think my favorite is still Radionova. She skates with her heart and is the most musical girl. Masha will be unbeatable if she has more expression better packaging. I have to say I like Polina a lot and maybe she is the best or second best but no one has Elena’s heart. All these girls at Russian Nationals make it the best ladies Nationals to watch and second or maybe first after all is Japan. Both will be bloodbaths.
Under dogs are Liza and Elena and I still enjoy Elena - her arms are so lovely to watch.
Who is your favorite Russian girl this year? All time?
) And more recently, Anna Pogo has been my favourite (she may be inconsistent to the extreme, but when she's on fire, she's an absolute firecracker!)
and her attitude. 
