Sigh. Why all the snarking? I think it's a shame for all of us that this is happening at all. Why don't we try to learn from each other? Russia has a great depth in ladies today, but this was not the case in the past. One may like it or not, but their system seems to work in producing champions. If getting champions is the aim: good for them! However, my main personal problem would be that I like to root for specific skaters and I just didn't get the chance with them quite recently, but I am now. Zagitova may encounter some mishaps, but she's continuing and still winning medals, the same for Medvedeva and Liza makes it all even better! Isn't it just great that we get to follow these young ladies, even after big successes? With the Canadians, it's slightly different. I love Kaetlyn's skating and I've been able to follow her for quite some time. That was nice, and now hopefully Gaby's back (if not medalling). The Canadian ladies programme did well too, though in a different way. Both systems have brought us beautiful skates and programmes. It depends a bit on what you like as a fan (and I'm not in favour of any specific country, just love certain skaters). With the pairs (my favourite always) there's more similarity in programmes I think: both systems produce more longevity. I think it's wonderful that after following D/B for many years, MT/M are now showing great promise...while T/M have been on the scene for quite a while and are still developping. Both systems have young talents coming up, and don't I love them all. While in the end I'm rooting for Loena in ladies, and J/C in pairs. Haha...no development programme present at all. But I hope both Russians and Canadians score well at Worlds! Whatever the system behind it.