Russian Cup, 4th stage (Nov, 8-12, Kazan)

[Ananas Astra]

Since when is Konstantinova coached by Plushy?

She also switched to his school after last season.

 

[rfisher]

Oh, Stasia. sigh.

 

[Ka3sha]

Since when is Konstantinova coached by Plushy?

Since this spring, but he is her second coach only. She trains in Volkov’s group

 

[rfisher]

Behind Nugu.

 

[rfisher]

nail it over and over in the warm up and two foot the landing when it counts.

She will be pissed off. Got to keep working on those nerves, kid.

 

[Hanna]

Trusova's basic skating somehow looks cleaner and a lot more powerful this season. Much more pleasant to watch!

The cantilever doesn't suit this program at all, IMO.

 

[rfisher]

I don't remember a female skater as young as Sasha who has the muscle definition she has. She is a beast.

 

[beckab81]

Samondurova's jumps look especially small skating after Trusova

 

[Lana K]

Have Sofia’s jumps always been this low? A bit unusual for a Mishin skater, no?

 

[rfisher]

Shallow observation but Rozanov has beautiful eyes.

 

[Ananas Astra]

Shallow observation but Rozanov has beautiful eyes.

He definitely brought the pretty to Team Plush, together with Ilinykh.

 

[Hanna]

Papa can you hear me, uggghhhh.

Shulskaya's arms are the size of my wrist. But she has definitely been to her ballet classes.

 

[rfisher]

Shulskaya is still in the coltish stage, but she's a lovely skater.

 

[Ananas Astra]

Shulskaya is still in the coltish stage, but she's a lovely skater.

I just want to give her a burger or a pizza or a burger on a pizza wrapped into a burrito.

 

[Ananas Astra]

This is quite dull for Kostornaya's standards. Not sure what to think about her dress, too.

 

[Hanna]

Eeekk, a dark 15 seconds there with the 3t and the biellmann.

But in other news, the way she moves - . I'd watch forever. I'm still undecided if this program is maybe just a little too emo. But it might also grow on me.

The footwork though IN THE ZONE! Alena has really improved her interpretation.

Also love seeing her look so happy. ❤

 

[beckab81]

Not her best, but it's nice to see that Kostornaya's not devastated by making a mistake. Still some beautiful moments!

 

[Ananas Astra]

Well, I think Trusova was robbed.
She will be so pissed now
Watch her do 10 quads tomorrow.

 

[kittyjake5]

How did she go into first?

 

[beckab81]

How did she go into first?

Spin bonus + PCS. Trusova didn't get huge GOE on her spins, and had the stepout on her 3A, which kept her score a bit lower. I probably would have had Trusova ahead just a tiny bit.

 

[Wyliefan]

Have Sofia’s jumps always been this low? A bit unusual for a Mishin skater, no?

They have. But today she had cleaner jumps than either Aliona or Sasha! She's struggled with cleanliness all season, so I'm really proud of her. She may not be up there in the stratosphere with them, but today she gave it her all. Loved her tiny fist pump after the last jump.

 

[rfisher]

That was a little creative scoring, but Sasha has the FS advantage. But, it's just so nice to see quality skating, I don't really care about the scoring. These girls are going to nationals so it doesn't really matter.

 

[Hanna]

Khromykh's 3lz - really difficult entrance, effortless result! Impressive!

Great skate, I was positively surprised and quite impressed!

 

[rfisher]

Good for Khromykh. She's hard to place in the Sambo 70 hierarchy, but good skate.

 

[Ka3sha]

Just remember that Anna also got 77 points with only 3-2 combo in Sochi. And Liza got the same score with 3Axel and 3-3.

 

[kittyjake5]

Great skating from the Russian Ladies, well done. I enjoyed that.

 

[meggonzo]

Spin bonus + PCS. Trusova didn't get huge GOE on her spins, and had the stepout on her 3A, which kept her score a bit lower. I probably would have had Trusova ahead just a tiny bit.

What is the spin bonus?

 

[Hanna]

Khromykh only barely behind Kost and Trus. To be honest, I can't disagree - she was very strong today!

 

[rfisher]

Whee. Top 3 within a point of each other. All very different skaters.

(((((Stasia))))

 

[ananis]

Khromykh's 3lz - really difficult entrance, effortless result! Impressive!

Great skate, I was positively surprised and quite impressed!

That was full blade take off that even slides forward before actually jumping! Yikes! Same for Flip and Toe!