Russia girls are amazing!

[Kazan' Tiger 1]

I actually kept statistics... 3:1! I fell thrice on the ice and Alla only once. She was wearing heels, but... She is a former figure skating champion and coach, so well...

I would also like to add the description for "Regional Discussion," in case you were confused--

This Forum is dedicated to discussion on the major regions around the world. Topics of discussion may include travel, moving, what to eat and any other experience you may wish to share or inquire about. Have fun!

OK i hope you have gotten the ignore feature all set up!

back to Russia girls and how they are amazing: I am always amazed at how well they can walk on the ice in heels. I always fall down. Discuss.

[visaveteran1 33]

simple answer for you, seanconneryii--don't read my posts. it's not difficult. you see my name, skip it. VJ even has a feature where you can ignore users if you go into your control panel. Go to "My Controls," "Options," and then "Manage Ignored Users." Type "eekee" in the box. Anyway, if you're that offended over something on the internet, i don't really know what else anyone can do for you.

i also thought that visajourney was a place for people to gather INFORMATION about the process before they file as well, which is something I'm doing right now as I also am waiting for my visa support materials for my 1 year Russian visa. and as i said, there is no sign on the Russia forum that says MEN ONLY. I also don't hate Russian women--that is something you made up in your own head. I just happened to not see Russian women as one-sidedly as you do. Of course you have a very rosy view of them--you're in love with one. I can say that both Russian men and Russian women cheat, and it's not anything new. Thinking of some movies I watched recently--"The Cranes Are Flying," "The Irony of Fate," "Little Vera," "Brother"--all well-known and popular Russian movies that are a part of the cultural dialogue, all featuring women cheating on boyfriends/husbands/fiances. It's a different cultural standard.

All I am saying is that whatever issues you have with American women, I can't really help you there, but don't make me the brunt of all your vitriol. It won't make up for all of the damage that American women have done to you in the past, sorry. If you are that offended by other points of view, use the ignore button. I laid out instructions for how to make use of this feature above.

And face it... you're way more interested in attacking me than I am in attacking you. I don't know why I have become the symbol for "Feminists Who Have Wronged Seanconneryii," but whatever.

Oh, and I don't insult ALL men over 40. Just men over forty named seanconneryii who also insult me and accuse me of being jealous of their wives. When I am addressing "men over forty" in my posts, I really mean you. Because I respect and enjoy reading the posts and experiences of the other men over forty in this forum.

I hope that you make good use of the ignore button like I suggested, because I am really tired of playing this ridiculous game. You hate American women, you think I hate Russian women (although I don't), the end.

I did not, for record, make the "jealousy comment" that was another poster...keep it straight who your insulting. I never got the meaning of that comment anyway but I can't take credit for it. I don't think jealousy is your issue...but you have issues with Russian women and American men and whatever... Anyone call track your posts and see that. Like I said earlier, you're getting your kicks raining on our parade.

I see you're getting way too much fun messing with the men on this forum, and drawing negative attention to yourself as well. Must be a self-esteem issue or maybe you hate men or your dad or whatever. You see, I can do psycho babble too.

You put a lot of energy in replying to all my posts considering you dislike me and suggest I ignore you. Wonder why you don't ignore me? Interesting. I think you're just having a lot of fun messing with us.

[eekee 182]

Maybe ice-skating is the key... Russians seem to ice-skate a lot more than we do. Maybe girls who take figure skating lessons as a child here also do not fall on the ice. I think a comprehensive study needs to be done.

I actually kept statistics... 3:1! I fell thrice on the ice and Alla only once. She was wearing heels, but... She is a former figure skating champion and coach, so well...

I would also like to add the description for "Regional Discussion," in case you were confused--

This Forum is dedicated to discussion on the major regions around the world. Topics of discussion may include travel, moving, what to eat and any other experience you may wish to share or inquire about. Have fun!

OK i hope you have gotten the ignore feature all set up!

back to Russia girls and how they are amazing: I am always amazed at how well they can walk on the ice in heels. I always fall down. Discuss.

[Kazan' Tiger 1]

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.

Maybe ice-skating is the key... Russians seem to ice-skate a lot more than we do. Maybe girls who take figure skating lessons as a child here also do not fall on the ice. I think a comprehensive study needs to be done.

I actually kept statistics... 3:1! I fell thrice on the ice and Alla only once. She was wearing heels, but... She is a former figure skating champion and coach, so well...

I would also like to add the description for "Regional Discussion," in case you were confused--

This Forum is dedicated to discussion on the major regions around the world. Topics of discussion may include travel, moving, what to eat and any other experience you may wish to share or inquire about. Have fun!

OK i hope you have gotten the ignore feature all set up!

back to Russia girls and how they are amazing: I am always amazed at how well they can walk on the ice in heels. I always fall down. Discuss.

[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 14,800]

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 1,534]

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 1,534]

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 ####.")