Match TV introduced Alexei and his new partner today - Alina Ustimkina, who previously skated in juniors with Nikita Volodin. I am not sure whether their small height difference will be an issue in the long run, but I’m just glad that he found a talented partner & didn’t give up. The state of pairs right now, and Russian pairs in particular...well, I didn’t even feel like posting for ages, it’s so depressing. But I’m excited to see Alexei come back with literally anyone and I’m very curious to see Max as a coach. I guess it’s a transition period...anything is possible! /glass half full
















