Russia girls are amazing!

[eekee 182]

I've skated a few times before, and I used to be really into street hockey as a kid. I learned how to skate using hockey ice skates, and when i went to Russia and skated with figure skates I was informed that I skated boy-style, like you do when you wear hockey skates. I didn't even know there were boy and girl skating styles. maybe if i learned girl-skating, I could walk like a Russian on ice.

I've also noticed most girls grab the arm of either a female friend, their mom, or their man while they walk around as well... I'm sure that helps their balance too.

Alla had skates on probably before she could walk. We rented a rink to ourselves once. I had never skated prior. She promised she could teach me in 30 minutes. I replied, no way! She insisted that, as a successful coach, if I listened to her, I would skate unassisted. I was shocked as she was right! I could make an entire loop without falling. I'm sure it has a lot to do with that nimble footing on the ice.

Edited April 29, 2008 by eekee

[Ilya R. 0]

I started skating when i was 5, most of people in my class did as well. It was something to do during winter. There was always few open ice rinks in cities, it was awesome. Even though I was shafted with figure skates lol

[akdiver 3]

Russian men are AMAZING!!

[Ban Hammer 12,880]

Russian men are AMAZING!!

[groovlstk 0]

I've skated a few times before, and I used to be really into street hockey as a kid. I learned how to skate using hockey ice skates, and when i went to Russia and skated with figure skates I was informed that I skated boy-style, like you do when you wear hockey skates. I didn't even know there were boy and girl skating styles. maybe if i learned girl-skating, I could walk like a Russian on ice.

I've played ice hockey for more than 30 years, although since my wife arrived I haven't had the proper time to devote to it (and most likely never will...).

One of the highlights of my hockey days was playing with Slava Fetisov during summers when he was part of the NJ Devils team and wanted to stretch his legs before training camp began. He was mostly past his prime when he left the Red Army team to play in the NHL, but all the players who followed him in later years should kiss his feet for blazing the trail.

[Ilya R. 0]

I've skated a few times before, and I used to be really into street hockey as a kid. I learned how to skate using hockey ice skates, and when i went to Russia and skated with figure skates I was informed that I skated boy-style, like you do when you wear hockey skates. I didn't even know there were boy and girl skating styles. maybe if i learned girl-skating, I could walk like a Russian on ice.

I've played ice hockey for more than 30 years, although since my wife arrived I haven't had the proper time to devote to it (and most likely never will...).

One of the highlights of my hockey days was playing with Slava Fetisov during summers when he was part of the NJ Devils team and wanted to stretch his legs before training camp began. He was mostly past his prime when he left the Red Army team to play in the NHL, but all the players who followed him in later years should kiss his feet for blazing the trail.

Fetisov is awesome, I've played with Kasatonov who also was part of devils when Fetisov played. I have few pics with Fetisov which I treasure dearly!

[slim 1,514]

I learned how to skate using hockey ice skates, and when i went to Russia and skated with figure skates

"Toe pick!"

[eekee 182]

yes, i can never walk more than two feet carrying something heavy without a man offering to carry it for me. in america they do sometimes, but it's not guaranteed like in Russia.

Russian men are AMAZING!!

[groovlstk 0]

Fetisov is awesome, I've played with Kasatonov who also was part of devils when Fetisov played. I have few pics with Fetisov which I treasure dearly!

You know then that Fetisov and Kasatonov had a big falling out before coming to the US? When they both played for the NJ Devils, they refused to speak or acknowledge each other to the point where it drove their teammates crazy. The team would have to split into two separate groups when going out to restaurants, etc. because they refused to go out together. I'd always hoped that they'd reconcile someday...

Kasatonov was the better player at that point in their careers but Fetisov had the stones to rebel against the Soviet system without defecting. I remember reading about how much he hated the successful Red Army coach, Viktor Tikhanov, because he felt he was responsible for the death of a friend and teammate (I believe his name was Valeri Kharlamov). Tikhanov controlled every aspect of his players' lives, including how often they saw their wives and children. At one point Kharlamov was in Tikhanov's doghouse and when he asked that repairs be made to his car's brakes, Tikhanov refused. Soon after Kharlmov died in an auto accident when his brakes failed.

[Ilya R. 0]

Fetisov is awesome, I've played with Kasatonov who also was part of devils when Fetisov played. I have few pics with Fetisov which I treasure dearly!

You know then that Fetisov and Kasatonov had a big falling out before coming to the US? When they both played for the NJ Devils, they refused to speak or acknowledge each other to the point where it drove their teammates crazy. The team would have to split into two separate groups when going out to restaurants, etc. because they refused to go out together. I'd always hoped that they'd reconcile someday...

Kasatonov was the better player at that point in their careers but Fetisov had the stones to rebel against the Soviet system without defecting. I remember reading about how much he hated the successful Red Army coach, Viktor Tikhanov, because he felt he was responsible for the death of a friend and teammate (I believe his name was Valeri Kharlamov). Tikhanov controlled every aspect of his players' lives, including how often they saw their wives and children. At one point Kharlamov was in Tikhanov's doghouse and when he asked that repairs be made to his car's brakes, Tikhanov refused. Soon after Kharlmov died in an auto accident when his brakes failed.

Wow, I knew about Tikhonov and other cis players, but didnt know about Kasatonov Fetisov fallout. What a shame

[slim 1,514]

yes, i can never walk more than two feet carrying something heavy without a man offering to carry it for me. in america they do sometimes, but it's not guaranteed like in Russia.

Russian men are AMAZING!!

In Russia men will help you carry stuff because it's nice and it's a man's place to help a woman carry something. In the U.S., men well offer to help you carry stuff because they want your phone number. (Chris Rock does a wonderful bit about this. "Lemme help you with those bags.... lemme help you with some ####.")

[Ilya R. 0]

yes, i can never walk more than two feet carrying something heavy without a man offering to carry it for me. in america they do sometimes, but it's not guaranteed like in Russia.

Russian men are AMAZING!!

In Russia men will help you carry stuff because it's nice and it's a man's place to help a woman carry something. In the U.S., men well offer to help you carry stuff because they want your phone number. (Chris Rock does a wonderful bit about this. "Lemme help you with those bags.... lemme help you with some ####.")

haha, great stuff

[Kazan' Tiger 1]

Very true. By only problem is when this courtesy becomes a mandate with regards to children. This is one of the few things that Alla & I disagree on. Whenever we returned home with a weeks worth of groceries, it was my sole responsibility to carry all the bags. It was "not right" to ask her children to each take a small bag or two to lightened my load. I asked her, What do you do when I am not here. "We divide bags." was her answer. My retort was then , Why can't we do that now? To which she responded with the obvious, "Because you are here!" I pointed out that I expect my own children to help me when we go to the grocery store. To which was returned the predicted, "This not America!" Personally, I see nothing wrong with children helping in this capacity, in America or Россия!

yes, i can never walk more than two feet carrying something heavy without a man offering to carry it for me. in america they do sometimes, but it's not guaranteed like in Russia.

[Ilya R. 0]

Very true. By only problem is when this courtesy becomes a mandate with regards to children. This is one of the few things that Alla & I disagree on. Whenever we returned home with a weeks worth of groceries, it was my sole responsibility to carry all the bags. It was "not right" to ask her children to each take a small bag or two to lightened my load. I asked her, What do you do when I am not here. "We divide bags." was her answer. My retort was then , Why can't we do that now? To which she responded with the obvious, "Because you are here!" I pointed out that I expect my own children to help me when we go to the grocery store. To which was returned the predicted, "This not America!" Personally, I see nothing wrong with children helping in this capacity, in America or Россия!

yes, i can never walk more than two feet carrying something heavy without a man offering to carry it for me. in america they do sometimes, but it's not guaranteed like in Russia.

Thats not russian thing, Russians make their kids do everything. Especially boys. It looks like an individual agenda not clash of cultures.

[dxt7339 1]

I agree this is not a clash of cultures. My wife expects her daughter to help with the groceries and other things.

Very true. By only problem is when this courtesy becomes a mandate with regards to children. This is one of the few things that Alla & I disagree on. Whenever we returned home with a weeks worth of groceries, it was my sole responsibility to carry all the bags. It was "not right" to ask her children to each take a small bag or two to lightened my load. I asked her, What do you do when I am not here. "We divide bags." was her answer. My retort was then , Why can't we do that now? To which she responded with the obvious, "Because you are here!" I pointed out that I expect my own children to help me when we go to the grocery store. To which was returned the predicted, "This not America!" Personally, I see nothing wrong with children helping in this capacity, in America or Россия!

yes, i can never walk more than two feet carrying something heavy without a man offering to carry it for me. in america they do sometimes, but it's not guaranteed like in Russia.

Thats not russian thing, Russians make their kids do everything. Especially boys. It looks like an individual agenda not clash of cultures.