This and That: 2021 World Championships Pairs' Recap (Mishina and Galliamov, Sui and Han)

[@BrentWolgamott]

Jesus, Elena is a FANTASTIC guest. WOW. I am so happy to listen to her. BLESS!!!

[@TheSkatingLesson]

She is AMAZING!

[@Never2Late2Dream]

Dave and Jonathan - you have interviewed many smart people, but Elena is not only smart, but also WISE. This is a very wise individual with the most reality-based perspective that you two have interviewed. She should work with former Olympic athletes to “life-coach”them through the transition. And, when she critiques skaters, she’s never mean nor flippant, she is empathetic, but realistic. She could be as good a coach as Tamara!

[@TheSkatingLesson]

Elena is fantastic!

[@Ian.D.]

What a great guest! She talked probably for 1h20min and I loved every single second of it! Very business like, insightful and respectful at the same time. She's a rare breed.

[@TheSkatingLesson]

❤️🔥❤️

[@chocolateperfume752]

Elena's your best guest so far... actually insightful

[@TheSkatingLesson]

Actually? I think many guests have offered insight and I am thankful to all of them who generously give their time and perspective. Elena is fantastic.

[@chocolateperfume752]

@@TheSkatingLesson yes they did, but some of them have been body shaming and undermining certain skaters

[@courtneysokal6590]

@@chocolateperfume752 They have had many awesome guests. Elena is delightful!

[@skaterboy-cz9wj]

@@TheSkatingLesson So diplomatic and smart :) Want to keep that door open to have back superstars on TSL. :) Work it boys!

[@wearingspacesuits]

@@chocolateperfume752 Literally this. Oriashev was sexist and racist.

[@etherealtb6021]

Omg. This is so interesting! Can we have Elena back, even just to tell stories? I'm learning so much about Russian skating behind the scenes!

[@paulinakotuniak4073]

I agree !

[@TheSkatingLesson]

Absolutely. She did a great CYA Live interview. It is in the archive!

[@etherealtb6021]

@@TheSkatingLesson really?!? I miss so many of those, as I don't get off of work until 5:30 and by the time I get out my personal computer, it is almost over! :(

[@smithricardomarx1]

This is my first time watching elena bechke talking about skating. She is amazing! And i agree completely with everything she said about training with the competition, about moskvina's coaching methods and about the situation with the 2 pairs teams. I just hope that B/K will be smart and focus on the important things. M/G have improved a lot since last year and one thing i noticed about this team is that i prefer to watch him skate, i find him more elegant, charismatic and better interpreting the music.

[@TheSkatingLesson]

Elena is so great!!

[@scriabina]

IMHO, Galliamov is a far superior performer and jumper than Kozlovsky. I much prefer watching G over K.

[@hannahland7863]

Elena is delightful, I love getting her inside perspective on Moskvina and the teams. Super excited for the recaps from all four events!

[@TheSkatingLesson]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@marywestmacott2290]

Thank you, Dave and Jonathan! Elena is the exact person we needed to hear. A perfect commentary!

[@TheSkatingLesson]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@troyroepke6071]

I feel so fortunate to have listened to Elena's educated and experienced take on pairs skating. Thanks so much for this insider's interview.

[@TheSkatingLesson]

You’re welcome!

[@RED-cy7ig]

Really enjoyed this insightful interview. Hearing a former pair girl give her educated view on what is really going on with these pairs.

[@TheSkatingLesson]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jensofficehours]

This might be my favorite featuring video you've ever done- LOVED hearing what Elena had to say about the event and skating in general!

[@TheSkatingLesson]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@olgavrubel5321]

Mishina and Galliamov are the only pair where I’m glued to HIM instead of HER through pretty much the whole performance. Even on the lifts, where I’m supposed to admire a female skater perched up gracefully in the air, I’m staring at Galliamov thinking, ‘Damn it, how can you look so effortlessly sexy, ahem, x-factor, while lifting a fifty kilo woman on one hand? I’ve heard Anastasia’s previous skating partner abandoned her four years ago because he considered her too heavy. Just imagine, the girl must have been broken-hearted at that time. Little she knew that she was about to get Sasha Galliamov all to herself. God works in mysterious ways in figure skating

[@Victrola66]

When I heard about how Nastya’s previous partner left her... makes me root for her even more))

[@S80-r1o]

I agree, how is he even real omggg

[@Victrola66]

Also I wanted to add how much I was impressed by the final lift they did in the free. I can not begin to understand how Alexander had the strength to make it work right at the end of such a difficult performance... That was the moment I thought it was a golden performance!

[@stsin7]

Well said!!!

[@Elena-ef7dk]

Alexander Galliamov is very plastic, his mother is a ballerina, he has excellent genes 😍❤️

[@GraceGold]

Elena is one of your most fantastic guests...perfect combo of expertise and spilling the tea.

[@TheSkatingLesson]

Glad you enjoyed Elena! She is fantastic!!!

[@user-vh1ki1zo1g]

Это были самые классные полтора часа, проведенные в ютуб))) Елена, спасибо огромное за эту беседу!!! Настолько было интересно слушать Вас!!!

[@kellymoran7001]

Elena is such a wonderful guest, I could listen to her all day! Loved hearing her insights about Moskvina's camp, it's amazing to hear about from someone who actually trained from her and knows what it's like. I have been a huge M/G fan ever since they debuted their Queen free skate, and I love that Moskvina decided to use the real song with the lyrics because she of all people DESERVES to feel cocky about her skaters and their fabulous work. Such a thrilling pairs event, the Olympics are going to be a bloodbath next year! Thank you for such an entertaining and educational episode!

[@TheSkatingLesson]

❤️❤️❤️

[@meltemeski]

Omg! We're on a roll ~ I just finished ladies recap and I'm diving in to pairs recap. What a great evening! ☺️

[@TheSkatingLesson]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@tarafinger8982]

I can listen to her all day. Not only does she discuss the technicalities of skating, but the totality of the journey. People forget skaters are human. Her journey is so wonderful because any athlete listening to her is saying "Yes, I remember feeling just like that!"

[@TheSkatingLesson]

[@elizabethlangefeld73]

This conversation was such an absolute treat, probably more than this year’s Worlds! Thank you so much. We don’t get to hear often enough from Elena, so please thank her for her time!

[@TheSkatingLesson]

[@tonyayoungblood387]

This was one of the very best recaps you have ever done because of the whole discussion rapport between the two of you and Elena Beche. She was wonderful. So so informative about skating , skaters, choreographers and coaches currently and the great nuggets from her experience competing. Amazing.

[@TheSkatingLesson]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@ddjr6673]

Just loved this re-cap. David and Jonathan - really enjoyed the way you just let Elena talk. What an intelligent, articulate, wise, insightful person. She is respectful, realistic, and honest. If I was a pair team in the USA I would be fighting to train with her, based on this video alone. Thank you so much.

[@TheSkatingLesson]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@embeth446]

Really enjoying all your guests! Elena is honest and not worried about being politically correct, yet still respectful. Loved all the stories as well! I agree with her about Aljona and Bruno. They shouldn’t come back. I want to forever remember that magical last skate. There’s just no way to top it.

[@TheSkatingLesson]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MartychM]

Great insight from Bechke, thanks for this recap!

[@TheSkatingLesson]

You are so welcome!

[@oceanle]

Elena spoke sooooo much and I loved it! So much I learned about Russian skating.

[@TheSkatingLesson]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@benbailey159bb]

So so so happy that Mishina and Galiamov won they're my favourites!!!

[@TheSkatingLesson]

They are lovely!

[@maryloureiff6489]

7 min into it..and loving elena's honesty..

[@TheSkatingLesson]

I adore her!

[@vladG30]

@@TheSkatingLesson wonder if you'd trade Galina for Elena if she was available. there could be more benefit

[@judithengle7875]

This was a WOW! I was riveted. Elena is direct, informed, and mind-blowingly articulate! TSL often has great guests, but this was really a unique perspective.

[@singsongeric]

Elena is such a gem! This was the most enjoyable interview ever, I loved hearing all of her unfiltered insights.

[@yohanes2034]

This is the first this and that episode that I listen to without checking the time bar thingy. She is so informative, delightful, honest, and wise. I hope she is back for another pair commentary/ recap. Thanks TSL

[@TheSkatingLesson]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ColonelGreen]

The potential bad vibes in the Moskvina camp will be interesting to watch going forward, because Boikova/Kozlovskii (especially Boikova) were looking pretty put out by this turn of events. I've been a fan of Mishina ever since her previous partner ditched her because he thought she was too fat, so this is sweet revenge.

[@TheSkatingLesson]

It will be very interesting to watch and cover.

[@alisatsaava8454]

Actually, both girls were shamed for their weight which is ridiculous. Anastasiya and Alexandra both look fit and healthy.

[@BrentWolgamott]

Alesksandr Galliamov is THE REASON why I love that pair. I mean, she’s fantastic, but HE is just sublime. The way he throws himself into the lunge before the 3T. Also, IMO they are unbeatable as long as they are clean and have that triple/triple. It’s such a huge points getter.

[@grisgris6908]

He is such a special pair man, he brings equal if not more attention, performance, expression in their skate. I love their energy and uniqueness

[@TheSkatingLesson]

I think they are both truly great. Her leg extension is unreal. Watch the dance lift at the end.

[@zytolda]

@@TheSkatingLesson and also leg extension in twist

[@S80-r1o]

@@TheSkatingLesson her posture and extention is so underrated

[@Plaspos]

I loved Mishina/Galliamov for 3 seasons now, but I think Sui/Han can definitely beat them. Sui/Han beat them in every element but lost 10 points to them in the SBS jumps, if Sui rotates those jumps they'll win. Their PCS can go higher too (3 points higher last worlds). And they'll be in Beijing next year so the judges will help them. but after 2022 when Sui/Han retire, yes I think M/G can dominate. Boikoiva/Kozlovskii tried the 3S+1Eu+3S at the cup final and 3T+3T here but if they can't stabilize it won't do much good

[@maryschreck2557]

Omg I’m obsessed with this interview/recap. I love Elena! Shout-outs to her former teammates and Stars on Ice buddies! Great perspectives, great insights. She’s a gem.

[@TheSkatingLesson]

[@MyKombucha]

Another tour de force! These guests are my favorites. The ones from a fs Golden Age: a time rich with stories but no coverage. Good of TSL giving them a voice for insights into that time and their take on the current state of fs. Elena Bechke was one of the best and can certainly comment on the best.

[@TheSkatingLesson]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@freeradical3592]

Elena was awesome. Objective, thoughtful and direct. And too funny, ask her one question and she's good for 10 mins ahahah. So willing to share. An easy person to interview for sure. Loved her!

[@corgeousgeorge]

Elena's English is INCREDIBLE. You'd think she came here when she was 7 years old or something.

[@TheSkatingLesson]

[@walterwyte01]

Within 5 minutes Elena said more than Alex Ouriashev said during the whole 1-hour previous recap

[@МаринаРадовелюк]

@@walterwyte01 👍🤣

[@yohanes2034]

yeah I wonder about that. Elena came to the US when she's already an adult. Alex was living in the US too right? Maybe certain people learn new language more easily. 1 and half hour passed by easily while listening to the other episode was a struggle.

[@FK_loving]

That’s what people usually can’t understand or believe. It doesn’t matter if you live in the country of your target language or not, more important how hard you learn. Lena cared not only about grammar but phonetics of course.

[@gmstjs]

I love her so much! Thank you for having her on your show. What a great perspective.

[@TheSkatingLesson]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@elizabethm08]

Thank you for this wonderful recap, I am blown away by Elena’s openness and knowledge! Wow! Thank you Dave and Jonathan!

[@TheSkatingLesson]

You are so welcome!

[@Roryhereigo]

You can't imagine how much joy you've brought me with this recap! You guys both are wonderful and Elena is so wonderful as well! It was such a pleasure to watch and listen to you three for 1.30h🥰 Thank you so much. So interesting and informative. Ohhh this interview is music to my ears🥰

[@TheSkatingLesson]

Thank you so much!!

[@S80-r1o]

Elena is great! You should invite her every year

[@TheSkatingLesson]

She will be invited back!

[@juliefields5334]

Ah, I really love Elena! Such good insight. Really happy my faves won Worlds! M & G have such a positive, humble energy between them - and that dance lift they put in the end - like wow! 😍😍

[@TheSkatingLesson]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mwa81782]

I was so happy to see Elena on here. It was great to hear her insight and perspective being an Olympic skater from Russia. I used to skate at one of the rinks where she coaches. She can be tough, but she cares and she knows her stuff.

[@TheSkatingLesson]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cherryji2422]

This may be the best interview you have conducted thus far. Not only is Elena's English flawless, she also has incredible insight into pair skating and life in general. Please invite Elena back to TSL!

[@TheSkatingLesson]

She will be invited back!!

[@Elena-ef7dk]

Alexander Galliamov is young, tall, plastic with beautiful hands and a beautiful smile, my new favorite russian figure skater ❤️😍😍😍

[@TheSkatingLesson]

❤️❤️❤️

[@fashionfgurl18]

what you mean plastic ?

[@emilkagorski5915]

@@fashionfgurl18 I assume flexible/has physical flexibility

[@Elena-ef7dk]

@@emilkagorski5915 yes, that's right, thanks

[@seanang1698]

I loooove Elena! Please have her back. Such a fantastic perspective on life and skating.

[@TheSkatingLesson]

She will be invited back!

[@stsin7]

You are unstoppable today! ❤️ Galliamov ❤️

[@TheSkatingLesson]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@suetavakoli]

I want Tamara to be my life coach 😭😭😭

[@TheSkatingLesson]

Me too!

[@lea0262]

I would take Elena as a life coach or mentor! So impressive.

[@corgeousgeorge]

Haven't watched yet but excited to see Elena Beschke as your guest. "my greatest creation", said by Tamara Moskvina!

[@TheSkatingLesson]

❤️❤️

[@innakraemer4311]

The best guest I saw here. I enjoyed this conversation so much. Thank you for inviting Elena.

[@owlishart2335]

Wow, what a brilliant interview! She is such a wise and interesting person - well done on inviting her!

[@mehribandrr200]

What a fab recap to watch and what a delight to listen to Elena's very wise opinions and analysis!! Thank you so much, Dave and Jonathan! Great job!

[@TheSkatingLesson]

❤️❤️

[@mariamrusishvili1724]

My goood she did not allow you two guys to say a word. Was really funny but I loved all she said. Very insightful

[@TheSkatingLesson]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AT-jm4dl]

Elena sounds just like a natural born American. She looks great.

[@TheSkatingLesson]

She is amazing!

[@skaterboy-cz9wj]

@@TheSkatingLesson I love how Elena really didn't hold back - but at the same time I was thinking what Dave and Jonathan said about Elena and 1992 in respect to her crumbling constantly under pressure. Good job in getting such a great person to add to the analysis.

[@L.Spencer]

She's got a New York accent, at least she sounds like my friends from...where are they from...Yonkers? Or is it Jersey? Boy, I'm bad at accents.

[@alisatsaava8454]

@@TheSkatingLesson is she coaching now? I believe her classes would be amazing☺

[@belindatyrrell4604]

She looks just as young as did when she was at the Olympics. She is a great guest

[@scriabina]

Thank you for this interview! Elena is so insightful and inspiring. One of your best and most interesting guests. Love her!

[@specialj67]

This was fantastic! I hope you have Elena on again. She was very informative for me with respect to how things work in Russia for elite skaters. She and Megan Duhamel both have been great guests who should come back at least once a year to impart their expert knowledge.

[@TheSkatingLesson]

Both will be invited back!

[@evanchen2560]

Very insightful, respectful, and the right amount of cheeky fun. Would love to see Elena back in the future :)

[@TheSkatingLesson]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@horrormuseksk8r641]

I love this interview/recap! Elena Betchke is an absolute genius!

[@TheSkatingLesson]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@trudylewis452]

This was fantastic! Elena was just awesome in sharing her experience and insight on the current pair’s landscape. These recaps are fabulous! Thank you so much Dave (and Johnathan). So appreciated!😊

[@TheSkatingLesson]

You’re welcome!

[@norinecook844]

Thank you TSL! Another recap 💗

[@TheSkatingLesson]

You are so welcome!

[@annabondaruk4583]

Oh my God... it’s 5 am here and there is another part to watch.. you are killing me, guys

[@TheSkatingLesson]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@S80-r1o]

My faves won, the only event I semi-enjoyed. I’m very worried about sui’s health though... glad she got through both programs and skated well, silver was a great achievement

[@TheSkatingLesson]

I hope Sui’s ankle can be stronger for next season.

[@etherealtb6021]

@@TheSkatingLesson can we pray to the ankle gods?

[@TheSkatingLesson]

@@etherealtb6021 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@eileenbagshaw5949]

I loved hearing her intel. Great insight on pairs skating. Thank you for inviting her.

[@TheSkatingLesson]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marcgalvan9360]

i could listen to elena all day. i was just glued to this one.

[@TheSkatingLesson]

❤️❤️

[@chbutes_8226]

I really loved hearing Elena's point of view and perspective and it was really interesting. But I hope I get to hear more from you guys in a separate video because I love hearing your opinions too!!!!

[@TheSkatingLesson]

We are doing another video after the recaps of the four disciplines.

[@kittyslinxalott7815]

Fantastic insights from Elena especially about within school rivalries and respect.

[@TheSkatingLesson]

[@creynolds20061]

LOVED this wow! Would love for Elena to come back at some point to discuss the Russian Ladies in particular! She seems to have a lot of insight (and empathy). Thanks again guys!

[@TheSkatingLesson]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MargoKms]

+1 on that. I would looove to hear her opinion on the ladies. Such a wonderful, insightful guest

[@debbied2715]

Just echoing everyone else...Elena is a fantastic, very informative and entertaining guest!

[@TheSkatingLesson]

[@B___T985]

I could listen to her talk all day about anything skating or non-skating and I'd love it.

[@TheSkatingLesson]

[@marinabormotina5326]

The best interview yet!!!!!! She is amazing and very informative !❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TheSkatingLesson]

[@S80-r1o]

Tarasova/morozov.... I can’t even muster up disappointment for them, it’s more of the usual : throwing away easy victories for no reason

[@MMG1800]

I watched the mini ceremony of small medals because they won bronze for their long, just before the press conference of the winners, they didn't even look at each other, they took their medals and put them themselves, they are so sick of each other and it shows, such a shame to see them struggling like that

[@vladG30]

@@MMG1800 someone give them some love potion please!

[@patrickneedham3363]

You are so right. I really like these two and for years have been wanting to see them at least once have their moment at the top. But they just never do and the window is closed. Too many good younger teams coming up on them now.

[@jcaslove1]

I'd hardly call this an easy victory. This pairs field is quite good and deep at the top. Yes, they easily could win, but it's a high-stakes competition and you can't force yourself to deliver your best, you have to just let it happen. Easier said than done.

[@LimonMitZukerki]

Skating with your ex probably gives such 'perks' :( I do not enjoy how the 'coach' Trankov and Morozov always blame Evgenia and her psychology. They both definitely contribute to her psychological state, and the whole team needs to work with a therapist, not just Zhenya.

[@82gioccia]

That’s one of the few times I watched the whole video through glued. I didn’t want to miss a thing. Please invite her again!

[@TheSkatingLesson]

Will do!

[@lindaallison5338]

Elena sounds like she's held all these thoughts inside for years and she was bursting to tell someone! I know how she feels!

[@TheSkatingLesson]

❤️

[@thesovgc]

omg *dead*

[@bunnynorway]

Thanks Dave and Jonathan! Great guests and discussion on both uploads today. Appreciate all you do!

[@TheSkatingLesson]

❤️❤️❤️

[@MMG1800]

Elena is so honest, spilling the teaaaa

[@TheSkatingLesson]

She is fantastic.

[@saelind73]

OMG! Elena Bechke, one of my fav. skaters of all time. She was divine, especially as pro. Young people, do yourself a favor and go watch her performances. You will not be disappointed. Luuuurve her. Thank you so much for this TSL.

[@dennisjohnson7653]

at the end when Elena started talking about Paul Wylie and medals on the shelve... Thank you TSL again.

[@TheSkatingLesson]

You’re welcome!

[@82gioccia]

That was a real Skating Lesson! Elena is adorable 🥰

[@TheSkatingLesson]

❤️❤️❤️

[@ilove30rockneverdies]

Coming here right after the Alex Ouriashev video and oh my, it's a pleasure to listen to Elena talk. Ouriashev is great and I know that there is a language barrier, but it was rather difficult to follow him at times.

[@MrJonez96]

I couldn't listen to him for more than 10 minutes and I was so looking forward to the ladies recap. No more of him in the future please.

[@ilove30rockneverdies]

@@MrJonez96 I am afraid I have to agree. Great episode material has basically gone to waste...

[@vladG30]

@@MrJonez96 If it was in russian, he'd sound lot smarter and easy on the ears. I've been in his situation in first few years of learning English. He just doesn't have even a fraction of the English vocabulary compared to what he uses in Russian. And with his age I think he probably forgot a lot of English words that he used to know. 10 years my mom still could hold a conversation in English for an hour or more. Now she really struggles with a few minutes of phone conversation in English. People's memory not the same in old age. Some forget everything and others stay sharp until 90+

[@colleenduffy1139]

@@vladG30 I think you are totally right. For me he talked a lot and I wanted to hear D+J when they tried to get a word in but he would talk over them. I think it's also the difference between "are we interviewing this person where they are expected to give the majority of opinions" vs a three way conversation. Neither is right or wrong, but I think we are used to more of a three way talk.

[@vladG30]

@@colleenduffy1139 well that particular problem would occur often with those whose hearing isn't good anymore. I saw it with many old guys in several languages. They'd often not hear the other person or if they did, they'd keep talking until they made their point. Creates a lot of awkward moments on zoom calls

[@Gracieandjackie]

I loved elana stories. Her perspective on the russian sports machine, the current pairs skaters, and her memories of the pairs skaters of the 90s.

[@TheSkatingLesson]

She is incredible!

[@bunnynorway]

Thanks for this! I loved Elena and Denis back in the day, one of my favorite pair couples.

[@TheSkatingLesson]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Victrola66]

Tarasova and Morozov are so brilliant on paper it is so heartbreaking that they can not make it. But it’s psychological.

[@TheSkatingLesson]

I agree.

[@bekalynn1980]

I want to think someday they might have two great skates. However their Olympic short program is still one of my favorites. Just for the sheer technical prefection (and then we got candyman lol)

[@nvadqs]

it is heartbreaking..... they have that little extra that naturals have....

[@BigBlueSky123]

@@bekalynn1980 oh no, don’t mention the candy man! It was so hard to block it out 😅

[@Victrola66]

@@bekalynn1980 Yes, the short is great and said "we are contenders for gold", the long program said .... "Just kidding!". Broke my heart.

[@xiangnibian8473]

Surprising but exciting podium results. Thanks for this panel discussion.

[@sashafan2]

Elena is the best guest! It was a really interesting and insightful conversation, thank you!

[@TheSkatingLesson]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Emily-lg9cq]

I think that she might be my most favorite guest that you have had so far

[@TheSkatingLesson]

Our pleasure!

[@goldik8362]

Thank you. One of the best interview. She was awesome and very engaging.

[@TheSkatingLesson]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pandaz1993himick]

I really don’t enjoy pairs but this has totally turned me! The drama! Awesome video, well done!

[@TheSkatingLesson]

Thank you!

[@20cardmg]

Elena best guest ever!!!!!

[@TheSkatingLesson]

I love Elena!!

[@dashap3121]

She is great and I hope finally could make clear the difference between Russian and American/European approach instead of simply hating Eteri and Russian skaters

[@TheSkatingLesson]

[@angelalaurent2324]

Oooh! This was a treat! I love Elena! Thank you, TSL!!

[@TheSkatingLesson]

You are so welcome!

[@shumlina]

I could listen to Elena all day

[@TheSkatingLesson]

Me too!

[@ТатьянаДумнова-п4и]

Elena is a great guest! And clearly Tamara Moskvina is the best person in the figure skating world and should be protected on all cost!!! :)

[@thisissuchamess8673]

I wonder how many times Savchenko had been told by her coaches that it was her time to retire and let other people win before she took her gold.

[@TheSkatingLesson]

Likely many!

[@AT-jm4dl]

I think it depends on the coach. I don't think the guys coaching Savchenko had the balls to tell her to retire, LOL.

[@joejoematic8206]

Her coaches did not told but many others did

[@rywilk]

Elena is a fantastic guest; so many great insights.

[@liceous]

She’s so awesome! Super interesting to hear from her

[@Patrick-vj1qu]

Double upload 🙃👍😘 love this guest!

[@TheSkatingLesson]

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[@kennydreadfuls861]

Um, where is the petition to get Elena the position of Director of US Pairs Development?

[@TheSkatingLesson]

[@vanessafreitas1000]

Another fantastic guest. Loved her stories and analysis ❤️

[@TheSkatingLesson]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@benbailey159bb]

I went off Boikova/Kovloski when he was all arogant and rude towards Mishina/Galiomov earlier in the season but I thought her attitude was aweful. I don't know why she was so stroppy with ber partner when it was her that fell on the side by side jump. Seemed like a right Diva!

[@fashionfgurl18]

they are both divas with strong personalities, they are jealous of M/G too

[@alisatsaava8454]

She is...the situation at the Kiss&Cry was disappointing

[@FK_loving]

Well her attitude towards Moskvina was worse. I felt so sorry for Tamara Nikolaevna whose the only fault was taking BK from nowhere to the World podium. I also felt sorry for her quite mean phrase to Nastya and Sasha when she said to them at the beginning of the press-conference "Will you finally speak?"

[@arthurtheaardvark13]

@@FK_loving she said that?! That is so rude! Am I missing some context here? (Regarding the press conference)

[@FK_loving]

@@arthurtheaardvark13 The first journalist asked her question. Sasha Gallyamov was drinking water and Nastya was looking around trying to understand if they had to answer first. And that time Sasha Boikova said - I think it can be translated literally - "So you speak already" "Speak finally". May be in some non-official context and with a friendly manner in her voice it would be perfectly ok. But her tone and those words said in an offical enviroment sounded quite unpleasant and even rude. I was not alone who noticed that.

[@ideas_inkwell]

You are spoiling us today! Thank you.

[@TheSkatingLesson]

You’re welcome!

[@themangochannel]

It's fantastic how candid she is about her own faults back in the day. Really enjoy the little anecdotes. Didn't realise Boikova had been rude. Tsk tsk! As Elena said, it's hardly Tamara's fault!

[@paulinakotuniak4073]

I love it ! More Elena Bechke !!

[@TheSkatingLesson]

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[@S80-r1o]

19:40 yeah, there are rumours that last year there was trouble at velikovs rink, and they looked so miserable and over it last season, so perhaps there is some truth to those rumours... The best thing they could do was move to moskvina

[@olya_kiim]

Such an amazing guest, thank you guys for this content

[@TheSkatingLesson]

You are so welcome!