Alexander Enbert, a silver medalist from the Pyeongchang Games, spoke about the current Russian pair skating champions, Anastasia Mishina and Alexander Gallyamov, during an interview with Socialbites.ca. The praise highlighted their evolving approach and growing command on the ice.
Enbert noted that Mishina and Gallyamov look exceptionally polished this season. He admires their skating style and the overall harmony of their partnership. The changes in their performance, he explained, come from collaboration with new coaches in contemporary dance, which is helping them broaden their expressive range. While they remain a striking, classic duo, they are also developing and incorporating fresh elements into their program. Enbert emphasized that their progress is not only about trust between partners but also about innovative directions, new imagery, and a renewed interpretation of compelling music. He believes they are presenting a more complete and confident package this season.
Their success at the national level was clear at the Russian Championships, where Mishina and Gallyamov accumulated 244.85 points. They finished well ahead of the silver medalists, Alexandra Boykova and Dmitry Kozlovsky, who scored 236.32. The bronze went to Ekaterina Chikmareva and Matvey Yanchenkov with 227.97 points. These results underscored the depth of talent in Russian pair skating and highlighted Mishina and Gallyamov as a dominant force entering the new season. (Socialbites.ca)
In related commentary, there was discussion about the evolving landscape of coaching and mentorship within the sport, including remarks from Tarasova regarding Tutberidze. The broader conversation reflects how coaching partnerships and stylistic reinventions influence the perceived strength and direction of Russian skating on the world stage. (Socialbites.ca)