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We are delighted to announce that on January 2nd 2011, Oksana Domnina and Roman Kostomarov
welcomed daughter Anastasia into this world! Our wholehearted congratulations to the new parents, and best wishes to the new mom and baby daughter!
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Date: 03 Jan 2011
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 The last and final round of Ice and Fire took place on Sunday, December 26th. The participants were once again given the chance to pick their own music. Ekaterina Vilkova and Maxim Shabalin chose to perform their number to "Sadness" from the soundtrack of TV film "Satisfaktsiya". This was Ekaterina's first movie, and played a symbolic role in her career. The composer, Igor Kamensky, is also a dear friend of the actress. The lyrical, delicate dance, and the pair's amazing acting skills captured the audience and judges alike. The performance earned Ekaterina and Maxim the highest score, and words of praise from Tatiana Tarasova and Farukh Ruzimatov. Ekateria Vilkova and Maxim Shabalin came 6th in the Final Standings with a total of 47.76 points. All is up to the viewers now. The winners will be announced later, during a special episode of "Ice and Fire", which will air on Sunday, January 2nd.
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Date: 31 Dec 2010
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penultimate installment of Ice and Fire aired last Sunday, December
19th. There was no set theme for this final competition on the dance floor, and
the contenders were given the freedom to choose their own music. Ekaterina Vilkova and Maxim Shabalin's choice fell on "Sailor", by "Children of Picasso". "The dance turned out to be absolutely original and fascinating. The
judging panel appreciated the choice of the number and its
interpretation, and for the first time in the project, rewarded the pair
with the highest score of 12 points. As a result, the duo gained one position, as they moved from 9th to 8th place in the current standings. Congratulations to Ekaterina and Maxim on their first 12, and best of luck for an equally successful performance next week! Watch the videos on Channel One:
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Date: 23 Dec 2010
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 On Sunday, December 12th, the second part of the final round of TV project "Ice and Fire." aired on Channel One. This time the contenders were on the ice to perform their numbers to the sound of "World Hits". Еkaterina Vilkova and Maxim Shabalin performed their dance to George Michael's cover of They Won't Go When I Go, by Stevie Wonder. The result was once again in the traditional style of the couple: a brilliant and somewhat visceral dance, with philosophical overtones. The
judges' verdict was unanimous: all 6.0's for artistic merit and 5.9's for
the technical score, as Max once again won the praise of Tatiana Tarasova. After scoring an overall 23.76 points for both competitions, Ekaterina and Maxim are currently standing in ninth place. As by the TV project's rules, the viewers will have the chance to make a difference on who will eventually be on the podium , as the final result will not only depend on
the judges' evaluation, but also on the number of viewers' votes. For more information on rules and regulations on how to vote please check Channel One's website.
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Date: 14 Dec 2010
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 The final stage of "Ice and Fire" started last Sunday with the contenders back on the dance floor one more time. As this late stage of the contest kicks off, the rules change and eliminations will no longer tаke place. However, no one will be allowed to relax, as the overall score of the last four competitive days will determine the winners of the project. Тhe theme for the first of the remaining shows wаs "Musicals", and Ekaterina Vilkova and Maxim Shabalin performed their number to "Le Bien Qui Fait Mal", from French rock opera "Mozart". The emotional and sharp dance managed to convey the complicated theme of Mozart and his muses, and was awarded with a total score of 11.86 points. Watch the videos on Channel One:
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Date: 10 Dec 2010
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 The fifth round of "Ice and Fire" ended last Sunday, November 28th. This time, the contestants were back on the ice to perform to Twentieth Century Russian songs featured in the final of TV show "Property of the Republic". Ekaterina Vilkova and Maxim Shabalin performed to Alexandr Malinin's romance "Vain Words". The pair dedicated the dance to the fate of poet and Decembrist Kondraty Fedorovich Ryleyev and his wife Natalya. The key theme is Ryleyev's hanging, which failed at a first attempt and had to be repeated a second time. The poet's words can be heard at the beginning of the performance "It is with joy that I die twice for my fatherland". Unfortunately, the technical execution of the dance presented some flaws, and evaluation from the judging panel amounted to just 11.78 points. Only the high scores previously obtained on the dance floor, allowed Ekaterina and Maxim to avoid the nominatation to leave the show.
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Date: 30 Nov 2010
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 A few days ago Oksana Domnina received the prize for the 2010 "Russian FSO Awards". The prizes are traditionally handed out every year during the Rostelecom Cup, in Moscow. Oksana and Maxim won the 2009-10 Award for "Best Russian Dance Couple" and "Best Sport Personality".Maxim Shabalin will be handed out the award at a later date.  
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Date: 28 Nov 2010
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 Last Sunday was "21st Century Hits" night on "Ice and Fire". Once again back on the dance floor, Ekaterina and Maxim performed a very minimalist styled dance to the music of "Love Lockdown" by Kanye West. The
original glowing neon cube inside and around
which the action takes place, helped to accurately convey the idea of
love isolation in the 21st century. The
judges gave the dance 11.96 points, and praised the originality and creativity of the production, as well as the dynamic and sharp
execution. After the first day of this fifth round, the pair is standing in seventh place.
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Date: 22 Nov 2010
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 Maxim Shabalin and Irina Grineva celebrated their wedding on Saturday, November 20th, in Moscow. Congratulations to the newlywed, and best wishes to them both for a happy, healthy and prosperous life together!
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Date: 21 Nov 2010
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 The fourth round of «Ice and Fire» ended on Sunday, November 14th. Maxim Shabalin and Ekaterina Vilkova presented the audience with a
wonderful, delicate dance about the helplessness of mankind in the
face of terrorism, to the music of "Cryin' Time", performed by Barbra
Streisand and Ray Charles. The judges awarded the dance with 11.86 points, and Tatiana A. Tarasova commented on the unique talent of Maxim, as well as on the progress of the pair. With an overall score of 23.78 points, Ekaterina Vilkova and Maxim Shabalin are currently standing in ninth place. Watch the videos on Channel One:
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Date: 15 Nov 2010
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