[HD] Natalia Mishkutenok and Artur Dmitriev - 1992 Albertville Olympic - Free Skating

[@belinhel]

This pair was the most dramatic and beautiful inventive pair to watch ❤

[@lindameador1801]

Yes, and Artur was as interesting to watch as Natalie. He was dramatic and verile.

[@Brissieskater1]

The Japanese Broadcast, 31 years on is such high quality and remarkable clarity - they let the couple perform and the music along with the well deserved applause is phenomenal. More importantly, no interruptions or commercials - this video is pure Olympic skating viewers heaven.

[@kristannestone1748]

I miss these days immensely. The inventiveness and the artistic expression have been diminished in the sport.

[@lindameador1801]

It's about time the rules in figure skating need to be changed again. Skating is an art and the beauty of it has been lost amidst the flurry of packing jumps into a program. I fact, something was lost when they stopped having the figures competition event added to the score.

[@alexsdb9712]

The sport is over. Abused and ruined. Figure skating and other sports have suffered this way too, including gymnastics, basketball, track and field, swimming and tennis. Figure skating now doesn't exist and was stopped or put on pause for maybe the past 10-15 years, some say it stopped once the CoP system was implemented in 2005. It's time to do either of these things: bring back the 6.0 system, reinstate the compulsory figures round with CoP or with the 6.0 system (but 6.0 is best), placing limits on the amount of jumps so that if for example a skater missed 2 out of 5 jumps, then that's it - they have missed those two and can't re-do them again. This includes the quads, maybe 1 or 2 only. Stricter age requirements - that is what the junior circuit is there for. Also revert to no use of vocals in programs. If they want to use vocals then the skater could go turn professional and join the pro circuit, and then I like this one too - more strict in coaching team being from the skater's country so that it will show their true level of ability and coaching level. Good luck to the sport of FIGURE skating, or in French, Patinage ARTISTIQUE (ARTISTIC Skating).

[@xose2863]

My favorite pairs and free skate of all time. An exquisite balance of athleticism and artistry.

[@AlineDo]

Mine too!

[@jutjubow]

Yes!

[@Brissieskater1]

It's hard to believe that this routine was performed 31 years ago! A performance of such ilk has never aged and the Japanese Broadcast quality makes it seem like yesterday.

[@ЕкатеринаМельникова-т5к]

Даже через 30 лет номер выглядит невероятно нежным, одухотворённым, изящным.

[@tinamaria514]

They were so inventive with their moves, and Natalia was incredibly flexible and they used her flexibility to their advantage in the best ways. Loved their artistry and originality

[@spottedreptile2671]

Apart from all the amazing elements I love the emotional tone of this performance. Dramatic but not over the top, felt so in touch with the music. Brings tears to my eyes every time.

[@lindameador1801]

Could watch it over and over again.

[@Brissieskater1]

The quality of the Japanese Broadcast dating back 29 years is still crystal clear and the choice of the music is truly heaven sent.

[@np7378]

Боже мой!!!Какая красота!!!Жаль ,что такое фигурное катание ушло в историю!!!

[@caroleann_2142]

Watching since a child, I never saw or have seen anyone perform more Beautifully. The best ever, I cried my heart out. So much emotion & Artistry, we will never see again.

[@FfFf-qi8ze]

Да это бесспорно явление в фигурном катании им ничего объяснять не надо было они оба гении все чувствовали интуитивно

[@FfFf-qi8ze]

Оба богом поцеловснные

[@ancamg]

Wow, that was so beautiful...the ending was mesmerizing. What an amazing pair!

[@barbaradaniels8283]

Total perfection. He is Exquisitely FLAWLESS!

[@s.s.8029]

Remember watching this like it was yesterday! One of my favorite performances of all time!

[@melodyp]

It was like a dream....unrealistically smooth and artistic.

[@whitetiger7273]

Greatest performance I’ve ever seen! They were magical and phenomenal!! I will always love them!!🌹❤️

[@CEKCooking]

I would never forget how I felt the first time I saw them floating on ice in the world championship of 1992. No other ice skating pair can be compared to them.

[@achilles190]

Yes...I have this performances as one of the most beautiful sights that I have witnessed in my life.

[@whitecat3923]

Так элегантно и завораживающе!..Наташина пластичность позволяла им исполнять неповторимые элементы!👌🏼 Молодцы!!👍🏼 Браво!!! 💐💐

[@viola-y3n]

Прочитала статью про Мишкутенок, решила посмотреть программу. Я в восторге! Это шедевр!

[@thedavises9420]

I remember seeing this at the time and here it is over 40 years later and I am able to see it again. It is one of only a few that have stayed in my memory.

[@romantickeys2822]

I absolutely agree. this is the best pairs performance ever ! Fantastic! I never forget their performance , always have to watch over and over again.

[@kristennoelle9447]

The greatest pairs skaters of all time in my opinion!!🙏💜goosebumps😉

[@lindameador1801]

As much as I loved Gordiava and Grinkov, this couple edged them out I believe.

[@olgalitvinenko4589]

Неповторимое катание, непохожие ни на кого. Талантливые спортсмены. Браво.

[@whitecat3923]

Ни у кого больше не бало таких пластичных партнёрш!) 😉

[@ОксанаГливка-р9е]

Так чудова пара!!! Браво!!! Техніка катання заворожує!!! Вони дійсно не повторні, та талановиті...шкода що це недооцінили...

[@paul-zx5du]

Perfection. Amazing choreography and strength. Best pair ever. 💜

[@ГалинаТитова-т1б]

Благодарю Вас Дай Бог Вам Здоровья и Удачи во всем Счастья Любви Радости вам всего доброго и хорошего в жизни. Огромное спасибо Вам за прекрасное видео и Танцы Шедевр. Всего самого наилучшего вам в новом году жизни. Берегите себя.

[@liudmilazimina2105]

Глаз от Артура Дмитриева оторвать нельзя!!! Только он так мог аристократично кататься ,будто бы снисходя со своего "трона"! Впечатление,что это для него без усилий! Великое мастерство!!!

[@ЗауленКарабекова-у4п]

Я смотрела эту программу 32 г.назад и просто рада была за ребят,что прокатали без видимых ошибок и победили,но сейчас смотрю и восхищаюсь ими,как изящно,красиво,настоящее парное катание,какое талантище их тренер Москвина!!!А когда Артур катался уже с другой партнершей,такого красивого катания уже не было,хоть и стали олимп.чемпионами.

[@rlcpiano8766]

Still the most beautiful pairs free skate ever.

[@historylover1679]

When ice dancing was just that! Love this!

[@bjl301]

The most beautiful spirals and throws ever

[@Irinasky]

Потрясающие элементы. Красиво, элегантно.

[@СветикСветлая-л4ъ]

Спасибо вам.даже сейчас ваше исскустчо восхищает

[@dckrn]

Artur is an athlete and artist so rare, he achieved greatness with Natalia and later with Kazakova, true champion !

[@whitecat3923]

Yes, twice Olympic champion with 2 different partners!..No one has reached this neither before, no after him..

[@selenesimonson9930]

@@whitecat3923 he was an exquisite skater; a perfect match for Natalia’s athleticism.

[@annaamericanaccent9184]

I find it very appealing that Artur draws your attention as much as Natalia does (similar to Anissina & Peizerat in icedance) - it makes for a complete performance where you almost can't look at everything at the same time and you just come back for more and more.

[@beataylorsdeeppinkecstasy9013]

​@@whitecat3923Well, no man had. Irina Rodnina won Olympic gold in 1972 & four world titles with then partner Alex Ulanov. With her second partner and then husband Alexandre Zeitsev she won the 1976 AND 1980 Olympic gold medal & six more world titles.

[@user-ub9cm2xf2c]

А Наталья, по вашему, не настоящая чемпионка? Две медали на олимпиадах! Артур с Натальей выглядят , как пара. А с Оксаной, как дядя с девочкой, еа мой взгляд.

[@piznoctsauo8141]

The most exciting and unique figure skating couple ever! Greats M&D!

[@AKAWizKid]

Thank you for posting this. My all time favorite pairs program!!!

[@janetwilliams7665]

Simply beautiful.

[@lillieherold7943]

They have consistently beaten the DULL Programs Of G&G, Yet Their Scores, Except For This Skate, Have Been Lower. JUDGES HAVE BEEN UNFAIR TO THIS COUPLE IN FAVOR OF G&G.

[@rfleischer1387]

Thank you for this video and many other of your videos - I most appreciate the large format, the quality of video and audio, and either no or low volume commentary by the announcers. So many videos of this type are diminished by the ongoing commentary. I have found yours to be the best for viewing and re-viewing the artistry of the program. Thank you for sharing.

[@susanbuenaventura5513]

the most amazing pairs program ever, repertory, no one has equaled it

[@vickishain9401]

I may not understand the opening language - but finally found a video of this performance without all the critic discussion on every move they make. The American version is simply commentators with their own "oohhhs" and "ahhhs" and "well that was a mistake". Everyone has shut up and the performance can be enjoyed.

[@heidibarrett6400]

This is the Japanese broadcast.

[@romantickeys2822]

I can never forget this program. The best pairs ever.

[@nickwildwood]

I am not really into ice skating and I only watch it during the Olympics but I still remember this program and it's the only one I remember because it was so beautiful. I don't know why they didn't win the gold. It was like ballet on ice. Natalia, I love you!

[@josephtran6117]

they did win gold in 1992 at the olympics according the Wikipedia.

[@elena19-73]

Они выиграли! Дмитриев двукратный чемпион олимпиады с разными партнёршами, 92 и 98 годов, в 94 был второй. Я помню все. Потому что болели за своих. И Википедии нам не нужно.

[@maiomai4500]

agreed - this is the best pairs long program ever. Innovative, graceful, just beautiful. Though I do adore Gordeeva and Grinkov, this just goes to show how important 'marketing' and a 'compelling story' can work in your favor because Mishkutenok and Dmitriev should have gotten gold in 1994 too

[@eurocamp2541]

Agreed. As much as I loved Gordeeva and Grinkov, I thought Mishketenok & Dmitriev were better in Lillehammer as well.

[@Thatgirl1965]

Gordeeva and Grinkov were at their zenith at the 1988 Olympics - no doubt. But, they were basically given the Gold in 1994 (and I feel they know it) due to the nostalgia surrounding their love story, and therefore Mishkutenok and Dmitriev were robbed of their gold and got silver. Poor Grinkov had several big mistakes in their long program. This program ranks amongst my top favorites, along with Torvill and Dean's 1984 Paso Doble, Gordeeva and Grinkov's "Jazzy Piano" number at the 1987 worlds, and Brian Boitano's"battle of the Brian's" gold medal routine in 1988.

[@toxic-low-key-ghost7934]

@@Thatgirl1965 yes I agree, their 88 long program was I think the best program they ever did in terms of technical precision, it was just perfect. However in 94 like you said there were big errors and even in their sp with the out of time spins since grinkov slipped a bit. If there was no media at all at that time, I believe M&D would have had a higher chance of winning, also if they went after G&G. But G&G were smart and marketed themselves, their love story certainly helped and all their positive press did them huge favours. I will never forget this interview ( fluff piece ) that was done on them at the Europeans and they showed pictures of daria and were saying how they have never skated better and they are coming back to this Olympics for daria, then it covered M&D and the reporter said that Natalia had gained weight and suffered from depression and if gordeeva and grinkov are enjoying the goodness of life then Natalia and Artur are not. I was shocked, media does things. Katia even said in her book that Sergei was not satisfied with his performances and wanted to go to the 98 games, as well as this, Katia said she was upset because the crowd cheered louder for M&D. They knew they didn’t deliver their best.

[@annaamericanaccent9184]

M&D’s choreography in their amateur career always was more creative and cohesive without any breaks in music. G&G were magical in some of their professional numbers but not as much in their amateur competitive skating.

[@leraromanova118]

Я бы это назвала Художественное катание, настолько красиво, смотрится как спектакль. Такие плавные красивые движения, оригинальные элементы, синхронность

[@ИринаИрина-м7б]

Очень нравилась мне эта пара! Лёгкость скольжения, кружевное катание. Жаль, что Наташа рано закончила спортивную карьеру.

[@genasztygel2369]

Просто молодцы много раз смотрю супер

[@АккордеонсНуля]

Потрясающая программа и исполнение! Даже сейчас,в далёком от тех лет 2018-м, смотрится на одном дыхании... Вот если бы её усложнить под современные стандарты! И сейчас можно было бы выигрывать с подобной красотой!)

[@whitecat3923]

Да, по сложности эта программа, к сожалению, не потянула бы на призовые места...

[@ЯнаВласова-о1л]

Ну, поддержки надо было бы усложнить однозначно

[@166Bertje]

Its was unbelievable, again tears in my eyes

[@vintagedaisy8834]

Never get tired of watching this.

[@starempress3246]

Потрясающе ...⛸⛸❄️💙💙💙💙💙🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺💎💎💎❄️

[@ЕленаМолоткова-ъ8о]

И для 2018 года программа и исполнение великолепны Браво!!!

[@grease52]

Un altro oro olimpico meritatissimo,lui uno dei più grandi di sempre :-))

[@scook5599]

Beautiful.

[@НатальяМалая-б1и]

Это был настоящий триумф Москвиной!

[@nataliyakravchenko4994]

По сравнению с современными программами это выглядит очень оригинально! "Новые" правила обязывают спортсменов слишком много прыгать. Сейчас даже тодесов таких красивых и разнообразных не увидишь на соревнованиях. Увы((

[@whitecat3923]

У этой пары и поддержки, к сожалению, не самого высокого уровня, к сожалению!..Красивые тодесы ещё не всё.. Ну а как же быть с теми, кто хорошо прыгает?! Именно в этом направлении идёт развитие в фигурном катании..

[@nataliyakravchenko4994]

@@whitecat3923 Дело в том, что я не различаю тройные и четверные прыжки. Они для меня выглядят одинаково. А вот эстетику тодесов и поддержек я в состоянии рассмотреть. Кстати, в 2019 году на чемпионате Европы победила французская пара Джеймс - Сипре. У них были очень оригинальные поддержки и хорошие прыжки. Их выступление мне понравилось. Проблема современных соревнований в том, что выступления всех спортсменов выглядят одинаково, меняется только музыка и качество исполнения элементов.

[@whitecat3923]

@@nataliyakravchenko4994 Ванесса Джеймс вообще очень элегантная фигуристка!👌🏼Ведь одни и те же элементы в исполнении разных фигуристов выглядят по-разному..Мне тоже было радостно за эту французскую пару!) А насчёт прыжков и каскадов...здесь можно просто слушать комментаторов и реакцию зрителей: 4ные обычно сопровождаются овациями..

[@yorokobiyos2729]

Pure poetry. Nothing can match the beauty of that.

[@lindajamison4863]

Beautiful program

[@ぼんてん丸-w4f]

なんだかんだ言って、フィギュアはペアもシングルもこの時代が一番いいな😮

[@stephentooth]

Stunning❤

[@КаламкасДелегеева-г8н]

Красота,изящество, очень сложно

[@lasirene2618]

Sublime !!!! ❤️🧜🏼‍♀️

[@saraken9718]

Классные 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@СветланаПолушина-э1й]

Замечательная пара была.Очень красивая,романтичная.

[@НатальяЖиркова-п5е]

сейчас таких пар у нас нету. валова васильев гордеева гриньков мишкутенок дмитриев супер!!!!!!!

[@ТатьянаРысева-и9у]

Ещё добавить к этим выдающимся парам Бережную-Сихарулидзе,

[@FfFf-qi8ze]

Слов нет таких

[@galinalykova2854]

Класс!

[@НатальяМалая-б1и]

Историческое выступление.

[@bananaramamark]

Natalia is so pretty. Once in a lifetime talent.

[@karenstewart1265]

Yes! They are absolutely gorgeous to watch. What power and grace. I just love the two of them. Simply Breathtaking!!!!

[@whitecat3923]

No one woman-partner had such a great flexibility like Natalia!..

[@2Kira61]

Супер!

[@CEKCooking]

The best pair of all time. Their speed is something people would easily ignore. Their speed is tremendous and combines their movement so well.

[@FourSeasons04]

As beautiful as this performance is, their 1991 World performance was even better. I don't believe I have ever witnessed a better pairs LP.

[@fitgraphisva]

Four Seasons...I agree. Sadly, Natalia muffed her 3T and 2A in this program, while she nailed them perfectly at 91 Worlds (which was the first time I ever saw them skate and was marveled by them). Luckily for all of us, they returned in 94 and she had that perfect Olympic skate, and a well-deserved silver medal.

[@AlineDo]

The very best!

[@marykrueger6039]

Simply àmazing 😮😮

[@TheLkell00]

I always wondered why their costumes didn't match. Natalia got superstitious and went back to the old costume. Artur stayed with the new. How much do I love them!

[@liisawinklergirl]

Russian skaters have a phenomenal grace no American can ever acquire!!! LOL

[@ns2110theonly]

Thank you so much!! I NEVER Thought I'd see either this or the 1994 Gordeeva & Grinkov Moonlight Sonata in such perfect quality. It's like these were filmed yesterday. May I ask you, do you by any chance happen to have, from this Albertville '92 Olympics, any Hough & Ladret (CAN, Pairs) hopefully the SP? I've just discovered your channel and I am enjoying it so much. I should be sleeping studying etc. and instead I'm spending hours watching these classic skaters. In my opinion today's skaters cannot touch this. Even the best of them. With the exception perhaps of Virtue & Moir. Many thanks again!

[@НатальяРозанова-ф9ю]

супер

[@mariahenriquesoarescaldas9317]

Atuação maravilhosa !

[@svetlananikolova3532]

super

[@boa585]

WOW!!!

[@crisbradley9387]

Lucky for me, her daughter goes to my school. :)

[@crisbradley9387]

Aaand she is in my class and is my age.

[@gracewilliams338]

@@crisbradley9387 How old were you then.

[@gumieis7202]

Es war wunderschönen ~~^^

[@whitecat3923]

..und unvergleichlich!!👌🏼 Natalia's Flexibilität erlaubte ihnen zu zeigen die einzigartigen Elemente, die zu ihren Markenzeichen wurden...

[@ВалентинаИшкова-ж1к]

32 года прошло,а никто так не катался

[@jimjim655]

КРУТО!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheSienna29]

I can see my high school French teacher in the stands!

[@Avrora1602]

Наташа очень красивая, мягкая, лиричная, Артур сильный, фактурный и надежный партнер!

[@leraromanova118]

Сколько же раньше было интересных элементов в ФК, сейчас как то все стандартно

[@etibarmamedov9130]

Великолепно! Браво!

[@gabrielaperez3589]

Fascinante

[@rafearcher7882]

No 6.0 in the second set of marks, she must have been thinking: Fuck you, judges x'D

[@lauracento9649]

Tante storie per Savchenko Massot, ma questo è mille volte meglio

[@user5.2003]

😊

[@Bogumia-nq7sd]

❤❤❤

[@nicolaholgate7]

The whole way through that I was thinking “ Jeez that woman is flexible!”😮🤭👏🏻

[@annawarner1078]

Wow! I thin they were much better than G&G.

[@TUAWTHA]

💜🎀🎈

[@kimwaddell4577]

Wow

[@lisadurieux3572]

The Tchaikovsky, my favorite

[@Avrora1602]

Они стали олимп. чемпионами?

[@gracewilliams338]

They make G & G somewhat boring. Very beautiful

[@whitecat3923]

No! This is just your opinion..

[@barbara8756]

What???no

[@whitetiger7273]

Yep! 👍👍

[@gunillajohnson9727]

I agree. I had never heard of G&G when they skated in Lillehammer (kind of missed out of the 1980s), and I was bored by the program, never want to watch again. I had seen this program in 1992 and was just mesmerized. M&D's 1994 performance was so much more interesting and had fewer mistakes. I know you can almost not say that because of the love story and the tragedy of G&G, but I really love the more creative professional programs they did, like the Rhodin number and the gala number of 1994. There they match artistry with their superior connection and general skating quality.

[@ГалинаБерезникова-с8щ]

Они бы и теперь получили бы хорошие оценки. Катались, опережая время

[@jutjubow]

Enthralling

[@lauracento9649]

poteva essere più affettuosa con quel bimbo.

[@grease52]

Lui decisamente uno dei più grandi :-))

[@signorinakitty]

Quanta morbidezza lei....

[@jjsmith4829]

seeing this after almost thirty years this performance is showing its age. this pair does not have the flow and beautiful lines that G&G have. this couple does not have great finesse: no great extension, fluidity, or detail to pointing toes to complete each and every position. there is an over emphasis on her flexibility which leads to ungainly positions. the throws and lifts are not world beating either.

[@toxic-low-key-ghost7934]

Ok? Then go watch G&G, why are you watching this and comparing them to G&G

[@barbara8756]

G/G the best 😍👑

[@whitetiger7273]

@@barbara8756 👎🏼👎🏼🙈🙈

[@AlineDo]

Sorry I do not agree. Great artistry here and sublime skill.