New interpretation of "Esmeralda" by Mishina and Gallyamov and Rozanov's departure from Plushenko
There is not much time left before the start of the new season in figure skating, so the preparation of athletes is approaching the final stage.
For example, Mikhail Kolyada performed a short program for the first time to a composition from Pyotr Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker.
The famous choreographer Ilya Averbukh acted as a stage director.
Recall that in the free program, the bronze medalist of the World Championship will go out on the ice to the soundtrack from the movie "Schindler's List".
And coach Tamara Moskvina spoke about the work on the numbers of Anastasia Mishina and Alexander Gallyamov.
According to her, their short program will remain practically unchanged - the audience will see only a new interpretation of Caesar Puni's ballet Esmeralda.
“Their short program last season was considered very successful, so we left this music.
But the program itself had to be slightly altered, some elements in it will be different - they grew out of them.
We have set up new steps.
The music remains the same, it will be a conditional interpretation, as choreographers do with Swan Lake or Don Quixote, - TASS quotes Moskvina.
The sports couple of Alexander Boykov - Dmitry Kozlovsky also preferred the classics.
For their program, they, together with director Nikolai Morozov, chose Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake.
The partner admitted that she has special feelings for this work.
“For me it is really a childhood dream - to skate to this music one day.
But in single skating, it did not work out.
In doubles, I somehow even forgot about such an opportunity, although I often went to the ballet.
And in general, "The Nutcracker" and "Swan Lake" are some of my favorite ballets, if we talk about the classics ", - quotes Boykova" Match TV ".
Meanwhile, it became known that one of the first tournaments of Evgenia Tarasova and Vladimir Morozov in the 2021/22 season will be the Cranberry Open, which will be held in Boston from August 10 to 15.
Alexa Knierim / Brandon Frazier and Ashley Kane-Gribble / Timothy Ledach will also compete in the pairing competition.
The off-season is the time for transfers and coaching changes.
This time, Sergei Rozanov, who left the group of Eteri Tutberidze after figure skaters Alexandra Trusova and Alena Kostornaya, again decided to change.
He stopped working with Angels Plushenko, but, unlike the charges, did not return to Khrustalny, but went to the Dynamo school.
The reason for this decision is unknown.
It is only noted that the specialist maintained good relations with the two-time Olympic champion, although there were earlier rumors that the academy was dissatisfied with his methods.
Not without scandals.
The International Skating Union (ISU) suspended the Georgian judge Salome Chigogidze for one year.
In the course of the investigation, it turned out that she had seriously violated the rules, unreasonably overestimating her compatriot Maurice Kvitelashvili.
Success in pair skating of Medvedeva and plans for the future of Shcherbakova
Evgenia Medvedeva does not need to work hard to prepare for the new season, so she continues to devote her free time to new activities.
The figure skater has become an honorary guest of the World Chess Cup, which is taking place in Sochi these days.
She was honored to make the first symbolic move in the match between world champion Magnus Carlsen and Russian Andrei Esipenko.
Sharing her impressions, the skater said that she herself plays a little chess, but after attending such a significant event she wanted to improve her level.
“Magnus Carlsen is a living chess legend, a great grandmaster.
He is a real world star.
I admit, I was even a little worried next to him.
But, of course, my sympathies are on the side of 19-year-old Andrey Esipenko, who at his young age is already an absolute top in chess, ”Medvedeva wrote.
It is worth noting that, perhaps, the presence and support of the skater helped Esipenko play with Carlsen in a draw.
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In addition, the two-time world champion continues to plan her autobiography.
According to her, the main work has not yet begun: Medvedev is only taking notes, putting together interesting moments from life and career.
“The book will definitely be typed.
There were significant events in life, the details of which people do not know: what I was thinking, what exactly I felt, with whom I spoke, who helped me, who, on the contrary, interfered in a given situation.
I hate the word "revelation" - I can only be frank with my girlfriends.
And this will be a story in the style of an interview, ”Medvedeva emphasized in an interview with Teleprogramma.pro.
Tutberidze's ward also answered a question that, perhaps, interests a lot of figure skating fans.
She stated that at the moment she was not dating anyone, but at the same time she was not actively looking for her lover.
“The heart is free.
But I am absolutely not interested in the messages in the direct "Let's go for a walk."
This is unacceptable to me.
So I apologize in advance, ”she added.
Of course, despite a pause in competitive activity, figure skating still occupies a significant part of Medvedeva's life.
She continues to improve her pair skating skills, which she needs to participate in the Anna Karenina ice show.
For example, she performed the difficult support with the exit along with the silver medalist of Pyeongchang-2018 Alexander Enbert, and also mastered the throw.
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After it became known that Kostornaya was enrolled in the correspondence department of the Russian State University of Physical Culture, Sports, Youth and Tourism (RGUFK) in the direction of “sports”, many wondered if she really decided to give up her dream of becoming a neurosurgeon.
But the skater herself hastened to assure that this is not at all the case.
“I have not abandoned medicine, I am actively studying chemistry and biology, I plan to enter in three to four years, this is my dream, and I’m not going to give it up, no matter what it takes,” Kostornaya assured.
And Anna Shcherbakova, on the contrary, intends to link her future with sports.
She said that she does not want to be content with the role of an athlete, so she plans to try herself in the coaching field.
“Next year I am finishing school.
The first education I want to get is coaching.
I really want not only to try myself in the role of an athlete, but also to learn how to transfer experience to others.
I also think about the second higher, but I want to decide on the sphere a little later, there is time, "- Hello Shcherbakova quotes.
Congratulations to Dalaloyan from Tuktamysheva and fencing by Bobrova
The success of the Russian Olympians at the Tokyo Games delights not only ordinary fans, but also representatives of other sports, including figure skaters.
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva, who personally addressed Artur Dalaloyan, did not stay away from the historic victory of the gymnasts in the team championship.
“Congratulations to Arthur and his entire team on the victory!
Hooray!
You are the best, ”Tuktamysheva wrote.
In turn, Medvedev supported Nikita Nagorny, who admitted that he was upset after winning bronze in personal all-around.
Honored coach of the USSR Tatyana Tarasova also reacted extremely emotionally to the success of the Russians.
“I'm crying, I can't calm down.
I cry with delight.
Thank God we won.
That's it, I can't speak anymore.
Guys are great! "
- quotes Tarasova "Championship".
And Ekaterina Bobrova continued to master the Olympic sports in the company of titled Russian athletes - diver Ilya Zakharov, rower Yuri Postrigai, gymnast Alexei Nemov and others.
One of the most memorable for her was the fencing training, which was conducted by the famous saber fencer Alexey Yakimenko.
“To be honest, before this shooting I didn’t even know that the types of fencing are so different from each other!
With weapons, rules and even tactics!
If we talk about a saber, it looks more like chess.
You need to understand your opponent, figure out his tactics, and rush into battle, trying to deceive, ”Bobrova shared her experience.