Backward Strokes in Ice Skating

on 2/21/2009 Most of the comments that have been posted to Mr. Olympiev's videos are deeply concerning. It confirms the belief we have here in Australia that America is a nation of predjudiced, intolerant and egotistical people.

Perhaps if you weren't all so full of yourselves and paid attention to what people from other countries can offer, you might just learn something - it's called basic human decency.

on 9/23/2008 I am really annoyed by skatingpro and others(maybe just one person like someone suggested) who made the rude comments. You really need to learn how to respect others. I wish the web host can remove his comments. I find these videos are very helpful for my learning process in ice skating. I appreciate their good work.

on 8/2/2008 What the heck is this moron trying to teach? I'm not a skater, but even this does not look like skating to me. Could any skaters out there advise me. Does skating backwards really look this ridiculous?

on 8/2/2008 Why you are saying that this guy is no good?! First of all, before judging his English, you should have at least some intelligence and don't say: "this guy", because "this guy" has a name, and his name is Mr. Olympiev. Secondly, you can't judge this coach just by looking at these video clips. All these video clips helped my cousin, and helped a lot, even her coach were so surprised. I want to thank you Mr. Olympiev for sharing these lessons with other people, and your English is excellent, you explaining very clear and very professional. Thank you so much!

on 8/2/2008 I just wanted to say a few things about the negative comments to your videos. I've posted this same comment under all of your videos since the haters have done the same thing, too. The negative comments seem to be coming from a small group of people--in fact, I say it's coming from just one person posting under different screen names. I would probably pay attention to the criticism if it were actually objective, coherent or constructive--but it's none of these things. Its only purpose is to slander you. Whoever is trying to paint you as a bad guy has done quite the opposite. He/she is full of vindictiveness and pettiness and clearly has a personal grudge against you. Whatever you've done to warrant this kind of treatment, whether you deserve it or not, is completely irrelevant and is none of my business. All that really matters is if your videos are useful and helpful or not. In my humble opinion, your videos have been a great help to me and I applaud you for that.