Alexander Enbert, a Russian figure skater, has praised the programs of Mark Kondratyuk during the test skates. Enbert expressed his admiration for Kondratyuk's fresh and well-executed performances. He considers them to be the highlight of the test skates.
Enbert shared his overall impressions of the test skates, highlighting the excellent execution of Kondratyuk's two programs. He commended the freshness and quality of the performances. Enbert believes that the competition in men's singles skating this season will be strong and exciting.
Enbert also mentioned other pairs who have shown promising programs and improvements in their elements. He expressed his anticipation for the upcoming Russian Championship, where he expects a closer battle for the top positions.
In women's singles skating, Enbert praised Ksenia Sinitsyna's performance on the first day and Adelia Petrozian's performance on the second day. He believes that these skaters, along with others, will showcase interesting programs throughout the season.
Enbert's positive comments were echoed by Inna Goncharenko, who admires Kondratyuk's energetic and uplifting programs. Goncharenko appreciates his dance style, which brings joy to the audience.
While discussing the potential return of Russian figure skaters, Enbert and Tatiana Tarasova expressed optimism about the upcoming season. They believe that skaters like Alexandra Trusova, who is currently competing with her husband, will make a strong impact.
The article also mentions the Lombardia Trophy competition, where Italian skaters Giannar and Fabri won the ice dance event, and Russian skaters Alekseeva and Galiamov finished in third place. It also highlights the progress of Sofya Fedchenko, who returned to the ice after a injury, and the successful performances of Alexander Boikova and Dmitry Kozlovsky.
The article concludes by mentioning upcoming competitions, including the Grand Prix of Russia, where Oshkina and Gribyanov will compete, and the plans of skaters such as Dmitry Evgenyev and Sofia Tyutyunina for the season.
