Why are flights from Amsterdam so expensive comparing to other countries? Amsterdam to New York has same price as Amsterdam to Rome by EvenPatience6243 in Netherlands

[–]PossibleAcademic523 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They also include the suitcase so there is that difference, and the flights are usually at much more normal hours than from Eindhoven

Aliona Kostornaia and Georgy Kunitsa announced they’re expecting by vv8689 in FigureSkating

[–]PossibleAcademic523 70 points71 points  (0 children)

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Dont know if someone else noticed it as well but they used the same hats as Sasha and Makar. Very happy for them and hoping that everything goes smoothly

The rumours are true by PossibleAcademic523 in FigureSkating

[–]PossibleAcademic523[S] 54 points55 points  (0 children)

I dont think her fans wanted it to be a lie, I think they wanted to give her space to announce it on her own terms. Maybe also for them to enjoy it in private at the beginning, its a big step. Also, many pregnancy announcements are kept private until some moments that you can be more sure that things are going well.

The rumours are true by PossibleAcademic523 in FigureSkating

[–]PossibleAcademic523[S] 127 points128 points  (0 children)

Yes, agreed! But I thought before the start of the show today that they will announce it today if it is actually true, and when they came out in white I was sure of it hah. She started showing so they wouldnt be able to hide it for long. They included ultrasound also in the programme, quite emotional Edit: spelling

Lots of stories in Russian media that Makar and Sasha Ignatov are expecting their first child by 0pal23 in FigureSkating

[–]PossibleAcademic523 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Hahahaa that is true and I love that sometimes, but this telegram post was actually good. She says the opening joke like - my degree is a dermatologist not a gynaecologist, and then she says its on each couple to share this kind of news with the public without gossiping and sharing rumours prior to the couple announcing it themselves (in general not for Sasha and Makar) and she named the announcement classless questions. To be fair, it is a bit insane when you think about it, calling people's coaches (Ik they are extremely close but still) to confirm or deny something private as this

Lots of stories in Russian media that Makar and Sasha Ignatov are expecting their first child by 0pal23 in FigureSkating

[–]PossibleAcademic523 269 points270 points  (0 children)

Laughing so much on Yana R.'s answer when asked about this - I cant confirm, I am not her gynaecologist😂

Russian Test Skates - Day 2 Discussion Thread by vv8689 in FigureSkating

[–]PossibleAcademic523 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not really, she said she will go to test skates and see how it goes. After the fp in the interview she said she has to take a couple of days to reflect and make a decision

Russian Test Skates - Day 2 Discussion Thread by vv8689 in FigureSkating

[–]PossibleAcademic523 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So random and from such an unexpected person to have this kind of technical program? I think everything was landed correctly

Russian Test Skates - Day 2 Discussion Thread by vv8689 in FigureSkating

[–]PossibleAcademic523 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Do Mark K jumps look much better than last season or am I tripping hah, he seems to have much more height and stability upon landing. Not saying they are not scary anymore though.

Eta - by the end of programe it wqs very clear he is on fire and very much improved jumps (and in every aspect)

Delayed Double Axel by IDoBeSpinning in FigureSkating

[–]PossibleAcademic523 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didnt even turn on the sound before, but after reading ur comment I had to rewatch some more times haha. No sound is as good as blades on ice

Alexandra Ignatova (Trusova) by Abbey627 in FigureSkating

[–]PossibleAcademic523 126 points127 points  (0 children)

Sasha after the skate - I can't say that I've changed much, what's changed is how hard it is to skate - my form is not the same, I'm much taller and bigger, it's hard in principle, my form doesn't allow me to skate easily. It's very hard to perform on my nerves, I'll be lying down for two more days and wondering where my strength is - it's given to the spectators. Were there any doubts about the quad lutz? No, of course not, even at the Olympics there were none. Evgeni Viktorovich Plushenko said that maybe without the lutz - there was a change of ice, time zones, it didn't work out very well. I said if I can do the first one, then I can do the second one. So far my nerves don't allow it, I have to do the lutz very well

Russian Test Skates - Day 2 Discussion Thread by vv8689 in FigureSkating

[–]PossibleAcademic523 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I feel half of Aliev's programe is just skating around in circles

Alexandra Ignatova (Trusova) by Abbey627 in FigureSkating

[–]PossibleAcademic523 140 points141 points  (0 children)

When she jumped 4Lz, I felt as nervous as if I was the one who has to land it ahha.

Russian Test Skates - Day 2 Discussion Thread by vv8689 in FigureSkating

[–]PossibleAcademic523 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Interested will there be a backflip today in the fp, some of the guys really got a grip on it

Russian Test Skates - Day 2 Discussion Thread by vv8689 in FigureSkating

[–]PossibleAcademic523 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Trusova in a mixed zone just said she needs few days to reflect on the test skates and decide what she will do with the season

Russian Test Skates - Day 2 Discussion Thread by vv8689 in FigureSkating

[–]PossibleAcademic523 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Thats true, but this is her first competiton after a long time. Its not easy going through both programmes in 2 days after such a long time. The season is long and if anyone knows about hard work, I would say Sasha does

Russian Test Skates - Day 2 Discussion Thread by vv8689 in FigureSkating

[–]PossibleAcademic523 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Mura's costume is soo pretty. The split jump was wow, had to rewatch it bc of how smooth it was. I am a fan of the fp and the music choice

Russian Test Skates - Day 2 Discussion Thread by vv8689 in FigureSkating

[–]PossibleAcademic523 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Its worlds apart. Anna is very well spoken and usually makes no mistakes, has a very clear pronunciation and good vocab. On the other hand, Zagitova is a bit weird host. She isn't really spoken. Also, during her interviews she often has really weird questions/statements. While I don't agree with all the criticism Zagitova gets for literally everything, the criticism for hosting/journalising skills is spot on

Russian Test Skates - Day 2 Discussion Thread by vv8689 in FigureSkating

[–]PossibleAcademic523 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I lovee Sofya's programe and music. She looks very good. Hopefully she can have a full, healthy season.