Hi guys!! So excited for this weekend! This video is kinda random because I just wanted to discuss what is being said about the programs before we have actually seen them. All said here is based on rumors of people who have actually seen the girls in practice. Feel free to let me know in the comments what you expect this weekend!
kosternaia is doing beth hart for short to me not fitting she is slightly better now but valieva and trusova were most impressive in my view :) plushenko did very well at junior grand prix he has great young ones coming up tuktymesheva looked good in the short but dont think she can compete with eteris young ones unfortunate
I REALLY REALLY REALLY want Anna alena and Sasha to qualify together!!! If 3A conquers the podium together I think it’s gonna be the coolest thing ever. Also it’s crazy that Russian qualifications r more competitive than the olympics itself
Listen! Not going to lie. The most exciting contest this year might not be the Winter Olympics! Russian nationals? An all Russian Grand Prix? Why can only 3 Russian ladies go to Olympics? 😢
I am really hoping for Elizaveta, back when she won worlds I was a competitive synchronised skater and I was about to retire as I felt very stressed, and defeated! But Elizaveta inspired me to keep going! And, one year later my team and I won the Italian championships for synchro skating!!!!
Me talking about figure skating with my friends (note: 99% of them aren't into figure skating): Yeah I'm excited :) Me alone in my house: LET'S FUKIN GOOOOO
Hahaha, i just dragged my best friend into the world of figure skating. All i had to do was talk about Yuzuru 24/7 and let her watch yuzuru moments and everything falls into place😎
This comment really hits home. Wish my friends or family loved skating the way we all do here. At least we have Paola who is the biggest friend in my head.🥰
I am rooting for trusova!! She is an extraordinary athlete with amazing achievements, she really deserves this to be her year! Fingers crossed she ll get her dream ❤️🔥🔥
I actually kind of like Shoma's bolero? Very surprised by that. Definitely better then Kamila's, that girl is so incredibly talented why ale they doing that to her I'll never understand. Aliona SP is very promising to me. I think Danny G might put the most effort in Anna's programs.
Okay good, at least I'm not the only one who actually digs Shoma's Bolero! The re-orchestrations certainly help, or at least help distract from the fact that it's Bolero and adds a little more than just the droning repetition. Although, I would love to peak into an alternative universe where the kept in the opera singer vocals of the re-orchestration. THAT would have driven skating twitter absolutely insane in the worst and best way possible lol. But also hard agree that they are really squandering Kamila's talent with Bolero . .
@@trinitea7826 I'm starting to really trust Lambiel as a choreographer. I hated that Shoma was doing bolero when I first heard it, then when I saw actual program I really got into it. Similar with Shoma Michael Jackson program - not my favorite choice but choreography, music cuts and generally Shoma being amazing really sells it to me. I still might prefer over concerto slightly oboe Jackson? I'm not sure yet at this point
@@menufara Every choreographer has had duds, but I can't think of a Lambiel choreographed program I think is truly "bad". So I'm actually pretty excited to see how Bolero will grow over the season. And yeah, the Michael Jackson program took me by surprise! I could not imagine him doing it when it was announced, but had a really good time watching it! There was a dance break! He took us to the club! And Shoma's commitment for both this and Bolero really makes the whole thing come together. My ideal outcome is Obeo as this year's sp and MJ as the ex and possibly next season's sp (assuming Shoma sticks around, and gosh I hope he does). Just because the ice dance pattern is the Midnight Blues and I already am a little sick of Michael Jackson. But I'd love to see the program polished :)
@@trinitea7826Lambiel isn't doing like 10+ programs a season like Danny G or Benoît Richaud so it probably helps him to stay more original and creative. The image of Shoma that I used to have is that he was a guy who was doing the classical music very well (probably from his Pyongyang olimpics programs) but he's so versatile. Great spirit was one of my favorites last season. I'd be very happy with oboe for this year SP and Jackson for next. I mostly watch woman and man's skating, not so much of pairs and ice dance so it feels pretty fresh to me.
@@menufara Completely agree! I've already seen a clip of Kamila's sp from this and last season side by side and it's literally the same choreo . . . We all knew Danny G was out of ideas but it physically pains me that she's being done so dirty. The fact that he's chreographic 10+ programs in a season is so frustrating. And totally, I think Shoma's ability to interpret different types of music is underappreciated. People think he's just intense, and sure, that's what he's brilliant at, but he has a lot of range. I do like that Lambiel is trying to bring that out a different side of him with MJ. Whatever it comes down to, as long as he is confident and can deliver a solid sp, I'll be more than happy!
I’m sooooo beyond happy that Kostornaia has her 3A back omg 😭😍 But I honestly don’t like the music of her programmes :( It’s such a shame, especially bc it’s Olympic season
I like the Beth Hart SP for her! From the short bit we've seen she seems to be feeling it so I'm optimistic. Winter is boring war horse but not the worst one.
@@martine8464 it’s horrible. A stunning skater should not be given screechy music, especially during an Olympic year. I find it hard to listen to. It would be one thing if it had really cool edgy choreography, but the choreography is the opposite of edgy and has nothing to do with the music. I’m sorry I sound so negative. Just super disappointed.
Okay so.. RANT 1- hate that bolario, its one of the most annoying figure skating music I’ve heard in my life I’m sorry😂 2- i dont actually hate anna’s music for last season at all.. it might sound similar but it really suits her however im not interested in her winning or kamila (especially with freakin’ bolerio💀) which leads to.. 3- IM REALLY RUITING FOR SASHAAAAA!!!! I love her so much i caint- 4- i wish maya could surprise us all especially after that last stage of the russian cup or whatever it was with her quadtoe, and daria… i really dont see her being competitive without any ultra C 5- kosto really needs to be consistent if she wants a shot at making the Olympics especially with last season but she seems to be on the right track (getting the 3A and all)… hopefully actually landing it in competition and tomorrow. 6- as much as i dream the Olympic team would be the three A (anna,aliona,sasha) i still feel like kamila is guaranteed an Olympic appearance so :( 7- id be shocked if empress,maiia or daria made it honestly. Thats all i have to say😂 its really hard getting excited about something when no one arounds you care.. i dont just mean my friends, im whole ass country (no one even gives a damn about the Winter Olympics)
i like sasha too. her determination is inspiring. they say she's like a robot with no emotion and all but meh the judges don't judge by the athlete's facial expression duh this is sports not a tv entertainment show
I’m not a big fan of Trusova, not gonna lie she improved this season in terms of artistic expression but… it still feels like racing from one end of the ice ring to another to me
Frida short program contains the original Soundtrack of the Movie FRIDA(2002) starred Salma Hayek, based on the life of mexican-german painter Frida Kahlo. I hope I could help with your question about the music of Sasha´s Short :)
I truly do not understand why people like Kamila...I just don't see it. I am always surprised she lands her 3A as it always looks off when in air. Someone tell me what you see...I am no figure skater so maybe I miss something?? Edit: After seeing her SP, I do like her artistry and think it's good, but I think Daria's artistry was there in her SP as well today (though she doesn't have any ultra C elements) and Sasha improved so much in her artistry which was needed to improve her chances in olympic season. Also her 3A looks nice though she twisted it, but I could see her eventually getting a 4A if she wanted...
I'm totally new to this sport, a noob, but Trusova 🔥, her matrix move is amazing. But I heard the new prodigee is Kamila Valieva. I'm a fan of Yulia Lipnitskaya ❤❤❤
We missed you girl! Welcome back to the States! Thank you for being kind to Plushenko. Veronika and Sofia are up and coming superstars. Little Sasha is improving too. Trusova will rise up, along with Kostornaia for medaling. I can’t wait. Looking forward to your commentary. Be safe in the city. It really has changed. See you at the rink.
sofia muravyova is not much of a superstar. she is 15 yo already and doesn't have any ultra-c elements, in our days it's quite sad state for a russian skater. however, plushenko has the other girl, 14 yo anastasia zinina, who recently won moscow junior championships. she has the quads. zinina should be competing against eteri's top junior girl (akatieva) at the next jgp event in krasnoyarsk russia.
@@alexanderbakulin8836 Anastasia is Veronikas sister. I think that Both girls will become Olympic medalist in the future. Hear tell that mom is a bit of a monster, you can see a sadness in Veronikas eyes. It was nice to see Veronika taking Sofia. She deserved this win. The bar for those girls set unbelievably high. Kamilas skate this weekend made me cry. Grace, skill and beauty in spades. I can’t wait to see what happens. My heart is shifting away from Trusova. I never would have believed this. Happy skating.
@@valwerner3376 anastasia is not veronika sister. "zhilina" and "zinina" are two different last names (жилина & зинина in russian). veroniika has a younger sister alena, who is 12 or 11 yo now, i'm not sure, either was she is not age eligible for international junior competitions. and to be honest she's not doing great at russian novice competitions, despite that she has a 3A, you can usually see her at 15th places or something.
I think Sherbakova will perform really fine, not as strong as past but she will be good. But I think her big problem will be the lack of specialness. She isn’t a strong technical skater as Trusova, isn’t an artistic skater as Kostornaya and isn’t a well rounded skater as Valieva. Last season she was the only senior lady of Tutbaridze so she haven’t had a big competition but now they’re 5 more ladies. I think Kostornaya will be better this time, she will get back her technique and artistic ability, but I’m not sure if it will be enough for the Olympic. I’m VERY, VERY, curious to see Maya’s free. It going to suit her exemplary or be as bad as hell, I can’t see how it’s can be in the middle. I think Trusova will be a little more artistic and mature and I think this is what will determine if she will make it to the Olympic.
Bro i... I like Bolero tho. But plz just change some things or i'm going to die from boredom. Also, i love Daria, i'm so sad she doesnt have a ultra c element :( but i looove The Greatest Showman wiiii
The confidence and execution of each skater changed so much between free and short... I take everything I said previously back. This is gunna be one hell of a season.
On the website of ISU you can find biographies and there you can find music more details. Though just checked and the ladies profiles are not available at the moment I saw Sasha’s musics, Frida movie inspired routine: Benediction and Dream/ Solo tu/ Alcoba Azul mix, for the free skate inspired by the movie Cruella: Call me Cruella/ The true story of Cruella’s Birth/ Iwanna be your dog mix. At least that’s what ISU website says🥰
Welcome back. We missed your commentary. I too am looking forward in watching Tutberidze's girls', dominating the upcoming Olympic season. She possesses six truly mesmerizing skaters through the ladies field. Including Alena Kostornaya, Anna Scherbakova, Alexandra Trusova, Kamilla Valieva, Daria Usacheva and Maiia Khromykh. This sensational Russian ladies sextet will definitely be the top draw amongst the top ladies figure skating field going into the 2022 Olympics. I am also rooting for Kostornaya, Trusova and Valieva to capture the top three spots. Representing team Russia. Scherbakova is a consistent skater but really doesn't possess anything dazzling about her skating style. The rest will have time to master their skills in the future arena of ladies figure skating.
That is if Anna will go back into her shape (& I believe she can) . Sasha’s only problem is her emotional state and instability. She is able to jump everything it’s just that she gets nervous. But she looks much more confident this season!
I have no idea who to root for this year, they're all mind blowing and they all have a chance to get the Olympic gold. I really want Aliona to get there though, if she does, it will be the most dramatic FS career ever. Going from best to worst back to best again, come on. Also, Lisa, I think she deserves to perform there (but only if she changes her dresses, did you see her dresses for this season? They're ridiculous)
I remember when Tessa and Scott announced they were using el tango de roxanne that season...and I was absolutely furious because, to be honest, it had been used to death by that point. XD Now it's past the point of death and I see no other option but to make use of my mute button.
The only bolero programs I like are two, the couple program (forgot their name) from England and Carolina kostner bolero from Italy. The rest are not doing it
Fingers crossed. But with vid spiking, seasonal spikes and variants...will be surprised if the winter games happen in February. Summer games with no crowds were a financial disaster so they might delay this a year. Would be great if they just played everything outside - figure skating, speed skating, locker and curling. Why not.
I'm kinda new to these things, but Sofia definitely caught me off guard. I'm glad plushenko still has leg to stand on against the likable but over powered tutberitze
@@anayarey the one who just placed 3rd in the shot program at IDF with a higher score than Maiia Khromykh's short program. She's definitely a contender
Paola!! I was hoping you will make a video on all the new tutberidze girl's programs?? I was watching it earlier and all i thought of was you making a vid!
I'm divided On the Russian ladies. Yes "quads" are exciting but they're cheated quads. I can appreciate a decent triple with the correct edges compared to an overly pre-rotated quad. Especially when Anna scherbakova gets a higher GOE than mikhail kolyada's quad lutz 😂lol. Ultimately this will hurt ladies figure skating and soon we will be watching teenagers under 16 only.
@@liitbro of course it's more difficult because it's textbook. A cheated lutz is easier. So you're not really making a point. And may I point out mikhail is 26 years of age. These teenagers can dream to even do a triple after 18
@@liitbro uh ok not really. He's a 3 time Russian national champion (and they are nonconsecutive so hes been around for more than a minute, unlike some of the ladies). I wouldn't call that a painfully low rate of success, how many national championships have you won?? Overall I would love to see him be more consistent but it's not really his Lutz that is the issue, he just seems to get bogged down by pressure at (mostly) international events. I think he is doing alot better in this area with mishin, and a fall on any other element in the program takes absolutely nothing away from his beautiful technique and artistry on the Lutz. I'll say it again with the obvious stipulation that kolyadas quad Lutz is the best in the game (as long as he lands it, duh). I do also like hanyus and boyangs but I prefer the look of kolyadas best. I would take kolyadas true TRIPLE Lutz over lame small pre rotated quads any day (aka anna). Some of us value form above all else and his Lutz is effortless, floaty, gets insane air, and he has literal perfect technique. Cheating jump technique to achieve "consistency" is not a sport. Young athletes could stand to learn alot from kolyada about priorities in the sport of figure skating. Btw I'm rooting for Sasha in Beijing, amoung others, but talk about a consistency problem..... I would love to see her train with mishin or orser or somebody else who would slow her down and focus on technique. She got loads better on certain elements with plushenko. It's not all about quads, I'd rather not see them if they aren't executed properly.
Her new short program looks almost exactly like storm with different music. Dunno why they thought of even changing it in the first place when they weren’t gonna give her new choreo
Honestly, the only Bolero that has ever mattered was T/D's, and maaaybe after them maybe Caro's. You have to hace a very creative mind to work this music and Dani G doesn't have an ounce of creativity, sorry , but there it is.
Channel One Russia will be livestreaming SPs here: ua-cam.com/video/feCueFSD7LM/v-deo.html Stream starts in like 10 mins with ice dance (ladies will be in 1.5 hours). And here in the link to tomorrows Free Program live: ua-cam.com/video/SCWdvLgK1KE/v-deo.html
I know I am a Trusova fan, but I feel there is just too much red when she also wears a red dress. The Spanish should be more blonde hair with a red and black with roses, which is the image that most people would imagine.
I love listening to your videos but I genuinely have a question. What is your accent? Are you Russian are you Latin American? You jump in and out of accents and it’s fascinating to me
im new to the figure skating community, do you have any twitter/ig accounts that you recommend me follow so i can keep up with the schedules that build up to the winter olympics?
I don't particularly like bolero but i didn't know people actually Hated it😅 i see no problem, just a little boring, like many other programs that are a little bit boring 😅
Hi guys!! So excited for this weekend! This video is kinda random because I just wanted to discuss what is being said about the programs before we have actually seen them. All said here is based on rumors of people who have actually seen the girls in practice. Feel free to let me know in the comments what you expect this weekend!
Just wanna hop in to say daria fs is gonna be nessun dorma
kosternaia is doing beth hart for short to me not fitting she is slightly better now but valieva and trusova were most impressive in my view :) plushenko did very well at junior grand prix he has great young ones coming up tuktymesheva looked good in the short but dont think she can compete with eteris young ones unfortunate
I REALLY REALLY REALLY want Anna alena and Sasha to qualify together!!! If 3A conquers the podium together I think it’s gonna be the coolest thing ever. Also it’s crazy that Russian qualifications r more competitive than the olympics itself
Listen! Not going to lie. The most exciting contest this year might not be the Winter Olympics! Russian nationals? An all Russian Grand Prix? Why can only 3 Russian ladies go to Olympics? 😢
I am really hoping for Elizaveta, back when she won worlds I was a competitive synchronised skater and I was about to retire as I felt very stressed, and defeated! But Elizaveta inspired me to keep going! And, one year later my team and I won the Italian championships for synchro skating!!!!
Congrats!!!
Me talking about figure skating with my friends (note: 99% of them aren't into figure skating): Yeah I'm excited :)
Me alone in my house: LET'S FUKIN GOOOOO
🤣🤣🤣
I feel this in my bones
Me
Hahaha, i just dragged my best friend into the world of figure skating. All i had to do was talk about Yuzuru 24/7 and let her watch yuzuru moments and everything falls into place😎
This comment really hits home. Wish my friends or family loved skating the way we all do here. At least we have Paola who is the biggest friend in my head.🥰
I am rooting for trusova!! She is an extraordinary athlete with amazing achievements, she really deserves this to be her year! Fingers crossed she ll get her dream ❤️🔥🔥
I agree but she really needs to land those difficult jumps with precision.
FIVE. QUADS.
Dang that didn't age well...
Yall underestimate Anna’s long program “Master and Margarita” ITS GENIUS . Daniil rly worked on that program in detail
I've never been so excited for a sporting event before. I cannot consume enough figure skating info. Inject test skates into my veins PLEASE.
I actually kind of like Shoma's bolero? Very surprised by that. Definitely better then Kamila's, that girl is so incredibly talented why ale they doing that to her I'll never understand. Aliona SP is very promising to me. I think Danny G might put the most effort in Anna's programs.
Okay good, at least I'm not the only one who actually digs Shoma's Bolero! The re-orchestrations certainly help, or at least help distract from the fact that it's Bolero and adds a little more than just the droning repetition. Although, I would love to peak into an alternative universe where the kept in the opera singer vocals of the re-orchestration. THAT would have driven skating twitter absolutely insane in the worst and best way possible lol.
But also hard agree that they are really squandering Kamila's talent with Bolero . .
@@trinitea7826 I'm starting to really trust Lambiel as a choreographer. I hated that Shoma was doing bolero when I first heard it, then when I saw actual program I really got into it. Similar with Shoma Michael Jackson program - not my favorite choice but choreography, music cuts and generally Shoma being amazing really sells it to me. I still might prefer over concerto slightly oboe Jackson? I'm not sure yet at this point
@@menufara Every choreographer has had duds, but I can't think of a Lambiel choreographed program I think is truly "bad". So I'm actually pretty excited to see how Bolero will grow over the season.
And yeah, the Michael Jackson program took me by surprise! I could not imagine him doing it when it was announced, but had a really good time watching it! There was a dance break! He took us to the club! And Shoma's commitment for both this and Bolero really makes the whole thing come together.
My ideal outcome is Obeo as this year's sp and MJ as the ex and possibly next season's sp (assuming Shoma sticks around, and gosh I hope he does). Just because the ice dance pattern is the Midnight Blues and I already am a little sick of Michael Jackson. But I'd love to see the program polished :)
@@trinitea7826Lambiel isn't doing like 10+ programs a season like Danny G or Benoît Richaud so it probably helps him to stay more original and creative.
The image of Shoma that I used to have is that he was a guy who was doing the classical music very well (probably from his Pyongyang olimpics programs) but he's so versatile. Great spirit was one of my favorites last season. I'd be very happy with oboe for this year SP and Jackson for next. I mostly watch woman and man's skating, not so much of pairs and ice dance so it feels pretty fresh to me.
@@menufara Completely agree! I've already seen a clip of Kamila's sp from this and last season side by side and it's literally the same choreo . . . We all knew Danny G was out of ideas but it physically pains me that she's being done so dirty. The fact that he's chreographic 10+ programs in a season is so frustrating.
And totally, I think Shoma's ability to interpret different types of music is underappreciated. People think he's just intense, and sure, that's what he's brilliant at, but he has a lot of range. I do like that Lambiel is trying to bring that out a different side of him with MJ. Whatever it comes down to, as long as he is confident and can deliver a solid sp, I'll be more than happy!
I’m sooooo beyond happy that Kostornaia has her 3A back omg 😭😍 But I honestly don’t like the music of her programmes :( It’s such a shame, especially bc it’s Olympic season
I like the Beth Hart SP for her! From the short bit we've seen she seems to be feeling it so I'm optimistic. Winter is boring war horse but not the worst one.
I agree! I just feel like there’s a bit too much “screaming” in her SP music
@@martine8464 it’s horrible. A stunning skater should not be given screechy music, especially during an Olympic year. I find it hard to listen to. It would be one thing if it had really cool edgy choreography, but the choreography is the opposite of edgy and has nothing to do with the music. I’m sorry I sound so negative. Just super disappointed.
Trusova is my favorite, but I’m so excited for Maiia! I think she’ll be fantastic this season, a proper underdog story
I believe Trusova’s “Frida” is maybe a Frida Kahlo inspired program??
Oohhh good point
Yes it is, just checked the movied soundtrack and it's tha same we hear in the video when she jumps 3A
Sasha doing a Wig reveal during her free would be hilarious and Lowkey an OLYMPIC MOMENT
Okay so.. RANT
1- hate that bolario, its one of the most annoying figure skating music I’ve heard in my life I’m sorry😂
2- i dont actually hate anna’s music for last season at all.. it might sound similar but it really suits her however im not interested in her winning or kamila (especially with freakin’ bolerio💀) which leads to..
3- IM REALLY RUITING FOR SASHAAAAA!!!! I love her so much i caint-
4- i wish maya could surprise us all especially after that last stage of the russian cup or whatever it was with her quadtoe, and daria… i really dont see her being competitive without any ultra C
5- kosto really needs to be consistent if she wants a shot at making the Olympics especially with last season but she seems to be on the right track (getting the 3A and all)… hopefully actually landing it in competition and tomorrow.
6- as much as i dream the Olympic team would be the three A (anna,aliona,sasha) i still feel like kamila is guaranteed an Olympic appearance so :(
7- id be shocked if empress,maiia or daria made it honestly.
Thats all i have to say😂 its really hard getting excited about something when no one arounds you care.. i dont just mean my friends, im whole ass country (no one even gives a damn about the Winter Olympics)
Same I'm rooting for sasha with all my heart 😭💛
i like sasha too. her determination is inspiring. they say she's like a robot with no emotion and all but meh the judges don't judge by the athlete's facial expression duh this is sports not a tv entertainment show
Sasha deserves winning, because she represents one of the most russian brands ever - Adidas (if you know what i'm talking about 😝)
@@laxninjadaiki8715 Valieva is also a robot in that case :)
I’m not a big fan of Trusova, not gonna lie she improved this season in terms of artistic expression but… it still feels like racing from one end of the ice ring to another to me
bolero should be banned and that is the hill i'm willing to die on... hard disagree on shcherbs though
I agree
Frida short program contains the original Soundtrack of the Movie FRIDA(2002) starred Salma Hayek, based on the life of mexican-german painter Frida Kahlo. I hope I could help with your question about the music of Sasha´s Short :)
I truly do not understand why people like Kamila...I just don't see it. I am always surprised she lands her 3A as it always looks off when in air. Someone tell me what you see...I am no figure skater so maybe I miss something??
Edit: After seeing her SP, I do like her artistry and think it's good, but I think Daria's artistry was there in her SP as well today (though she doesn't have any ultra C elements) and Sasha improved so much in her artistry which was needed to improve her chances in olympic season. Also her 3A looks nice though she twisted it, but I could see her eventually getting a 4A if she wanted...
Looking forward to hearing your reaction to Sacha casually landing FIVE CLEAN QUADS at Test Skates ! I'm still shaky UH
I'm totally new to this sport, a noob, but Trusova 🔥, her matrix move is amazing. But I heard the new prodigee is Kamila Valieva. I'm a fan of Yulia Lipnitskaya ❤❤❤
@true, That's not true. They got to be talented too. There are 100s of 12-15 years old that aren't as good as Yulia was or Kamila right now.
@@holamoco they meant the 15 YO tutberidze girl right now
@@elisabethong38748 Yea well ok, I see. That makes sense because she keeps the best.
Yulia will always be the best in my eyes 💕✨
@@mikinnie-68 ❤🙏
Sasha's Cruella is just 🤯
It has been confirmed that Kostornaia got her 3A back, though I don't know how consistent it is...
“I know a lot of people like Bolero… but who are those people?!”
Love it! Signed a half Puerto Rican from New York 😘
SAME I literally cannot remember the difference between Anna’s program, it’s probably cause Daniel is choreographing
Your comments always entertain me and make me laugh! Thanks for this video! I am rooting for Kostornaia!
I want Trusova to win, she deserves i think
We missed you girl! Welcome back to the States! Thank you for being kind to Plushenko. Veronika and Sofia are up and coming superstars. Little Sasha is improving too. Trusova will rise up, along with Kostornaia for medaling. I can’t wait. Looking forward to your commentary. Be safe in the city. It really has changed. See you at the rink.
sofia muravyova is not much of a superstar. she is 15 yo already and doesn't have any ultra-c elements, in our days it's quite sad state for a russian skater. however, plushenko has the other girl, 14 yo anastasia zinina, who recently won moscow junior championships. she has the quads. zinina should be competing against eteri's top junior girl (akatieva) at the next jgp event in krasnoyarsk russia.
@@alexanderbakulin8836 Anastasia is Veronikas sister. I think that Both girls will become Olympic medalist in the future. Hear tell that mom is a bit of a monster, you can see a sadness in Veronikas eyes. It was nice to see Veronika taking Sofia. She deserved this win. The bar for those girls set unbelievably high. Kamilas skate this weekend made me cry. Grace, skill and beauty in spades.
I can’t wait to see what happens. My heart is shifting away from Trusova. I never would have believed this. Happy skating.
@@valwerner3376 anastasia is not veronika sister. "zhilina" and "zinina" are two different last names (жилина & зинина in russian). veroniika has a younger sister alena, who is 12 or 11 yo now, i'm not sure, either was she is not age eligible for international junior competitions. and to be honest she's not doing great at russian novice competitions, despite that she has a 3A, you can usually see her at 15th places or something.
@@alexanderbakulin8836 Thank you Alexander. I’ll check out the other Anastasia.
@@valwerner3376 that's her free skate from moscow championship. where she landed two quads
ua-cam.com/video/49nZFOsjox0/v-deo.html&ab
I think Sherbakova will perform really fine, not as strong as past but she will be good. But I think her big problem will be the lack of specialness. She isn’t a strong technical skater as Trusova, isn’t an artistic skater as Kostornaya and isn’t a well rounded skater as Valieva. Last season she was the only senior lady of Tutbaridze so she haven’t had a big competition but now they’re 5 more ladies.
I think Kostornaya will be better this time, she will get back her technique and artistic ability, but I’m not sure if it will be enough for the Olympic.
I’m VERY, VERY, curious to see Maya’s free. It going to suit her exemplary or be as bad as hell, I can’t see how it’s can be in the middle.
I think Trusova will be a little more artistic and mature and I think this is what will determine if she will make it to the Olympic.
Couldn't agree more on the first part
I think she’s very artistic and with the quads.
Bro i... I like Bolero tho. But plz just change some things or i'm going to die from boredom. Also, i love Daria, i'm so sad she doesnt have a ultra c element :( but i looove The Greatest Showman wiiii
9:21 cuando dijiste en marcado acento "El tango de Roxanne", man I felt it...
I recently found your channel and I swear it changed my life 💖💖 I loved your videos 😭💖💖💖
aww thank you!
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The confidence and execution of each skater changed so much between free and short... I take everything I said previously back. This is gunna be one hell of a season.
On the website of ISU you can find biographies and there you can find music more details. Though just checked and the ladies profiles are not available at the moment I saw Sasha’s musics, Frida movie inspired routine: Benediction and Dream/ Solo tu/ Alcoba Azul mix, for the free skate inspired by the movie Cruella: Call me Cruella/ The true story of Cruella’s Birth/ Iwanna be your dog mix.
At least that’s what ISU website says🥰
Never clicked a video so fast. We missed you too!!! Welcome back to New York :)
i missed you so much too.when i heard about the russian test skates i was so so excited cause i knew we were def going get another video from you
Welcome back. We missed your commentary. I too am looking forward in watching Tutberidze's girls', dominating the upcoming Olympic season. She possesses six truly mesmerizing skaters through the ladies field. Including Alena Kostornaya, Anna Scherbakova, Alexandra Trusova, Kamilla Valieva, Daria Usacheva and Maiia Khromykh. This sensational Russian ladies sextet will definitely be the top draw amongst the top ladies figure skating field going into the 2022 Olympics. I am also rooting for Kostornaya, Trusova and Valieva to capture the top three spots. Representing team Russia. Scherbakova is a consistent skater but really doesn't possess anything dazzling about her skating style. The rest will have time to master their skills in the future arena of ladies figure skating.
I feel goosebumps in my body while waiting for this season to unravel! ❤️
Personally want Trusova to win, but my predictions are Anna, Kamila then literally anyone in 3rd
That is if Anna will go back into her shape (& I believe she can) . Sasha’s only problem is her emotional state and instability. She is able to jump everything it’s just that she gets nervous. But she looks much more confident this season!
trusova just needs to get nerves in check, she can do it and i hope so so much that she will
I have no idea who to root for this year, they're all mind blowing and they all have a chance to get the Olympic gold. I really want Aliona to get there though, if she does, it will be the most dramatic FS career ever. Going from best to worst back to best again, come on. Also, Lisa, I think she deserves to perform there (but only if she changes her dresses, did you see her dresses for this season? They're ridiculous)
Это не платье,а сценический костюм ,часть программы,образа.Понимать надо.
@@ЕленаВасильева-н7щ а вам нужно подучить английский язык, а не пользоваться гугл переводчиком.
I can't with the Bolero song either. But the short program storm is one of my favorites of all time
I am hard rooting for Anna, love her stamina
Леди Анна!
I remember when Tessa and Scott announced they were using el tango de roxanne that season...and I was absolutely furious because, to be honest, it had been used to death by that point. XD Now it's past the point of death and I see no other option but to make use of my mute button.
“Hopefully still ARE besties” 😭
Sofi’s costume alone shows that Plushy’s team has some areas where they are clearly better.
Golden haired princess turns into a red witch,agree.. a very debatable move
When I saw Maiia’s music for the free skate I immediately though about you Paola because of Tessa and Scott😅😅😅
I NEED UR OPINION ON JASON’S COSTUMES COS IN MY OPINION ITS SO BEAUTIFULLLLL
I haven’t liked a Bolero routine since Anna Bessonova’s 2007 ribbon. Let Bolero and any Carmen variation rest in peace.
The only bolero programs I like are two, the couple program (forgot their name) from England and Carolina kostner bolero from Italy. The rest are not doing it
Torvill and Dean, yes. I agree with you 100%.
Fingers crossed. But with vid spiking, seasonal spikes and variants...will be surprised if the winter games happen in February. Summer games with no crowds were a financial disaster so they might delay this a year. Would be great if they just played everything outside - figure skating, speed skating, locker and curling. Why not.
. Really hope Plushenkos kids can do well. I am really rooting for his girls.
Trusova domination
rooting for Kosto she deserves something good after all that c...
Pretty sure Liza already announced her programmes on Instagram a couple of weeks ago?
Great video as alwayss, can't wait for the Olympic season 😊
Covid happened and figure skating during Olympic season becomes even more exciting becoz there were/are/will be a lot of unexpected factors.
I'm kinda new to these things, but Sofia definitely caught me off guard. I'm glad plushenko still has leg to stand on against the likable but over powered tutberitze
Kamila is the best skater around I don't care what her programs are she is always magnificent
YESSSS IM SO SO HAPPY YOUR BAACKK !!!
YES RIKA!!!
Paola you truly are the skating fan friend we all need.
Sasha delivered. Liza was decent. But Aliona....that music. Maybe I'll learn to like it.🤷♂️
The athlete’s do not choose the music they skate to. The team does.
not really. athletes can recommend the song as well and choose what they like
@@soyaaa_4385 That is not what I heard from someone who skates on Eteri’s group unless it has changed in the past 3-4 years.
Agree with you re Moulin Rouge music - why do it - it is owned by Virtue Moir and you need Tess's sexiness and a man like Scott to inject the fire!
In that list of contenders for the team you missed the one with the best music selections. QUEEN SINITSYNA!!
Who?
@@anayarey the one who just placed 3rd in the shot program at IDF with a higher score than Maiia Khromykh's short program. She's definitely a contender
Thanks for update!
the scream when roxxxys wig ruveal popped i-
Paola!! I was hoping you will make a video on all the new tutberidze girl's programs?? I was watching it earlier and all i thought of was you making a vid!
I'm divided On the Russian ladies. Yes "quads" are exciting but they're cheated quads. I can appreciate a decent triple with the correct edges compared to an overly pre-rotated quad. Especially when Anna scherbakova gets a higher GOE than mikhail kolyada's quad lutz 😂lol. Ultimately this will hurt ladies figure skating and soon we will be watching teenagers under 16 only.
Right??? Fucking joke literally no one should get a higher goe than kolyadas quad Lutz like it's literally perfect 😍
Lol sasha's quads are not cheated
@@elye0987 Except he has a painfully low rate of success so i'm not sure fellow skaters should take reference from his technique.
@@liitbro of course it's more difficult because it's textbook. A cheated lutz is easier. So you're not really making a point.
And may I point out mikhail is 26 years of age. These teenagers can dream to even do a triple after 18
@@liitbro uh ok not really. He's a 3 time Russian national champion (and they are nonconsecutive so hes been around for more than a minute, unlike some of the ladies). I wouldn't call that a painfully low rate of success, how many national championships have you won??
Overall I would love to see him be more consistent but it's not really his Lutz that is the issue, he just seems to get bogged down by pressure at (mostly) international events. I think he is doing alot better in this area with mishin, and a fall on any other element in the program takes absolutely nothing away from his beautiful technique and artistry on the Lutz.
I'll say it again with the obvious stipulation that kolyadas quad Lutz is the best in the game (as long as he lands it, duh). I do also like hanyus and boyangs but I prefer the look of kolyadas best.
I would take kolyadas true TRIPLE Lutz over lame small pre rotated quads any day (aka anna). Some of us value form above all else and his Lutz is effortless, floaty, gets insane air, and he has literal perfect technique. Cheating jump technique to achieve "consistency" is not a sport. Young athletes could stand to learn alot from kolyada about priorities in the sport of figure skating.
Btw I'm rooting for Sasha in Beijing, amoung others, but talk about a consistency problem..... I would love to see her train with mishin or orser or somebody else who would slow her down and focus on technique. She got loads better on certain elements with plushenko. It's not all about quads, I'd rather not see them if they aren't executed properly.
Kostornaia can pull off blues, and I'm excited for it ☺
Not the Roxxy Andrews wig reveal lmaooo
FACE REVEAL COMING SOME TIME SOON MAYBE EVENTUALLY LET'S GO
I like valieva's bolero free program. I think it is a smart decision for her to keep that program
When is it due?? Can I watch it on YT?
I can't wait for Rika to win that OG 🥰
Anna is the one with the most musicality how can her programs look the same to you? 😂 I’m not even a Scherbs Stan 😂 gonna assume you’re tired 🤪
don’t forget aliona has a TATTOO ☠️🤌
My bet on Kamila, she is superhuman, super consistent
"super consistent" lol
Well…Let’s all agree that Sasha did NOT come to play.
i think kamila is safe to go, i hope anna and sasha go along with her
Can you make a video about plushenko's career? I liked him so much.
i want to see Sasha's outfits so bad (you can tell i am team Sasha)
I wish Kamila kept Storm rather than Bolero :/
Her new short program looks almost exactly like storm with different music. Dunno why they thought of even changing it in the first place when they weren’t gonna give her new choreo
Honestly, the only Bolero that has ever mattered was T/D's, and maaaybe after them maybe Caro's. You have to hace a very creative mind to work this music and Dani G doesn't have an ounce of creativity, sorry , but there it is.
im pretty sure frida is something with frida kahlo
It is it’s the soundtrack for the movie we watched it in Spanish
Wait so how are you going to be able to record the podcasts now that u have moved?
If you will sell merchandise of “just get the vacc” I’m definitely going to buy all the stock of that
Adoro la idea de sasha haciendo de frida kahlo 🛐
Why couldn’t she keep Storm and yeet Bolero ;-;
My thoughts exactly. Storm is soooo beautiful.
I connect with Sasha Trusova. Shcherbakova is just a bit boring...
tbh the only one that has hope in beijing is rika kihira 😩
where can we watch the test skates from btw?
Channel One Russia will be livestreaming SPs here: ua-cam.com/video/feCueFSD7LM/v-deo.html
Stream starts in like 10 mins with ice dance (ladies will be in 1.5 hours).
And here in the link to tomorrows Free Program live: ua-cam.com/video/SCWdvLgK1KE/v-deo.html
does anyone know when the next live stream is for the russian womens skates? (to see trusova and others again?)
Please someone tell Sasha to re-colour her hair! It look like a cheap wig. This test skate are going to be so interesting!
I know I am a Trusova fan, but I feel there is just too much red when she also wears a red dress. The Spanish should be more blonde hair with a red and black with roses, which is the image that most people would imagine.
GIRL I had no idea you moved to NEW YORK 💀 if only I knew what you looked like maybe I’d see you
Welcome home to NYC
Thank you!!!
I love listening to your videos but I genuinely have a question. What is your accent? Are you Russian are you Latin American? You jump in and out of accents and it’s fascinating to me
She once said that she was from the Caribbean iirc
Anyone know where to watch the test skates?
I forgot Kamila!!! Top 3
im new to the figure skating community, do you have any twitter/ig accounts that you recommend me follow so i can keep up with the schedules that build up to the winter olympics?
i always recommend @theskatingtimes on twitter and deeperedges on insta
@@paolala alright, thank you!! btw, do you have any recommendations as to what upcoming programs i should look out for next?
I don't particularly like bolero but i didn't know people actually Hated it😅 i see no problem, just a little boring, like many other programs that are a little bit boring 😅
Sasha will shows us why she's the Russian rocket 🚀 😆!