Skaters Milana Kuzmina /Dmitry Studenikin practicing ice dancing, said in an interview with that they were satisfied with their results during the completed season.
Last season, Kuzmina and Studenikin took 3rd place in the Russian Grand Prix final and finished fourth in the Russian Championship.
— Are you satisfied with your performances last season?
Dmitri: Overall satisfied. At the first stages of the Grand Prix, there were some minor problems: in Ufa, the rhythmic dance was not presented in the best way, in Samara the free program was what it felt like. We improved in every aspect as the season went on: speed, artistry, skill, execution of elements, components. The coaches were also happy with us.
— How did you motivate yourself for the Grand Prix final, the last start of the season?
Milana: We went to Sochi just to enjoy skiing.
Dmitri: As we prepare for a regular start, we don’t need to spend hours collecting our thoughts to play the last tournament of the season. Yes, we could have performed calmly in three additional competitions!
— What are your plans for the offseason?
Milana: I have exams.
Dmitri: “I am finishing my graduation year at the Olympic reserve school,” the skaters said in an interview with .
The duo trains under the guidance of coaches Irina Zhuk/Alexander Svinin.
Source : MatchTV
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