This past weekend in Saint Petersburg, the Russian national figure skating team held open test skates at the Yubileyny Sports Complex. The skaters showcased their programs as they prepare for the new competitive season.
Silver medalists from the Russian Grand Prix Final, Elizaveta Pasechnik and Dario Cirisano, selected music from the opera “Thaïs” by French composer Jules Massenet for their free dance. After their performance, Elizaveta and Dario shared their thoughts in the mixed zone.
Elizaveta:
Not everything went perfectly, but we were ready for it (smiles). We really tried our hardest to give it our all.
Dario:
We’re still far from our peak form; after all, it’s just the beginning of the season.
Elizaveta:
But it’s a solid start.
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