The media will break down specific elements from the figure skaters' performances. The difficulty level of the jumps and spins is determined (analysis of performed step sequences, complex turns, and features within these elements), the execution technique of the jumps is analyzed, bonuses for specific elements are examined, as are potential errors. This will help viewers understand how the overall score for a particular element in a specific performance is calculated.

Special attention is paid to controversial elements or programs that are actively discussed on social media where the assessments raise questions among viewers.

ISUOfficial rules and athlete data.Communication No. 2788 (2026/27 season) — element difficulty levels, GOE scoring criteria, and changes to PCS evaluation. Key points to note during analysis include new choreographic elements (single skating — choreographic spin; pairs skating — choreographic spin and choreographic lift), stricter GOE standards (for instance, for a «poor takeoff, ” GOE is capped at +2, with reductions ranging from -2 to -4). Revision of positive enhancement requirements (+4/+5).Communication No. 2786 (2026/27 season) — Scale of Values, basic value table. This covers the basic value for all jumps, spins, and step sequences.Technical Panel Handbook — describes the technical panel procedures for element and level determination. It regulates the technical identification of jumps, spins, levels, and error symbols (q, <, ≪, e, ! , V).Media Usage: All statements regarding „rules“ and „base value“ must be based on these documents.Limitations: The ISU does not provide video; media must process the video materials independently.

Channel One Website (1tv.ru)Video footage and broadcasts of Russian domestic competitions.The Grand Prix of Russia season 2026/27, the Russian Figure Skating Championship, and the Russian Championship are broadcast live on the Channel One website. The website also provides schedules and video archives.Media Use: Acquiring source video footage for analyzing the performances of Russian figure skaters at domestic competitions. When using clips on TikTok/Telegram, the source must be cited.Restrictions: 1tv.ru is the official broadcaster and holds the rights to the video material; media outlets may only use excerpts.

OkkoVideo materials from international competitions; the official broadcaster of ISU in Russia.The platform also provides live streams and recordings of adult Grand Prix events, European Championships, World Championships, and other ISU tournaments (by paid subscription).Usage in media: obtaining video materials from international competitions, especially for frame-by-frame analysis of element details.Restrictions: Only short clips are recommended for technical analysis.

Russian Figure Skating Federation (fsrussia.ru) — organizational information.

It publishes the calendar of all-Russian competitions, competition protocols, and national team rosters. A competition calendar for synchronized skating is also published.

Use in media: providing context for analyzing «controversial performances» at internal tournaments.

Limitations: the site primarily contains organizational information and technical protocols (judge scores, GOE).

Moscow Figure Skating Federation (ffkm.ru) — information regarding city-level competitions and judging events.It publishes a calendar of Moscow-level competitions (such as the «E. Medvedeva Russian Youth Sports School Prize Tournament,» «Snezhkokupok,» «Moscow Championship,» etc.), competition protocols, and team rosters.Usage in Media: As a supplementary resource when analyzing performances by Moscow figure skaters in city competitions or when needing to reference decisions from the Moscow judging panel. It can also be used to track announcements for judging seminars.Limitations: This resource covers only Moscow-level competitions and does not include nationwide or international tournaments.

Social MediaTik Tok, Reddit, Telegram groups—these are used to identify «controversial» elements and ratings that concern viewers, serving as a source of topics for discussion.Usage in Media: Monitoring results are submitted to the editorial office as a «topic list,» and the editor makes the decision on which topics to analyze.Limitations: This is not a source of facts and is not used to confirm any statements regarding rules or ratings.