figure skating

Georgian figure skater becomes European champion

Georgian figure skater becomes European champion

Former Russian citizen Anastasia Gubanova competed at the European Figure Skating Championships and won. Today, Georgian citizen Anastasia Gubanova took first place at the European Figure Skating Championships in Espoo (Finland), …

Ice skating rings in Moscow (photo report)

Ice skating rings in Moscow (photo report)

Open ice skating rinks have been operating in Moscow since November. No matter what weather is, they delight with smooth ice, as well as with spectacular design, bright illumination and a variety of events - from children's parties to complex …

Tutberidze students become figure skating champions of Russia

Tutberidze students become figure skating champions of Russia

Sofia Akatieva won gold at the Russian Figure Skating Championship in Krasnoyarsk. In the sum of the short and free programs, she scored 249.74 (85.59 + 164.15) points. Kamila Valieva became the second. She was fourth after the short …

Averbukh congratulates Medvedeva on her birthday

Averbukh congratulates Medvedeva on her birthday

Olympic silver medalist in figure skating, choreographer, and producer of ice shows Ilya Averbukh wished the two-time world champion in ladies’ singles Evgenia Medvedeva the fulfilment of her dreams and the realization of her ideas. …

IOC admit challenges of younger athletes

IOC admit challenges of younger athletes

This morning it became known that the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) did not satisfy the appeals of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Skating Union (ISU) and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in the case of …

Russian figure skaters win Olympic silver in ice dancing

Russian figure skaters win Olympic silver in ice dancing

Team ROC figure skaters Victoria Sinitsina and Nikita Katsalapov won silver medals in ice dancing at the Beijing Olympics. Team ROC couple scored 220.51 points for rhythmic and free dance (88.85 + 131.66). French athletes Gabriella …

Tutberidze congratulates fans on New Year

Tutberidze congratulates fans on New Year

Figure skating coach Eteri Tutberidze posted a congratulatory message on Instagram. "Happy 2021! Health to everyone," the coach wrote. She added that celebrated the holiday in the company of her daughter Diana Davis …

Zagitova admitted to RANEPA

Zagitova admitted to RANEPA

Russian figure skater, Olympic champion Alina Zagitova was admitted to the journalism department of the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA). She will study Producing and Cultural Policy course. The relevant …

Ilya Averbukh comments on Kostornaya's decision  

Ilya Averbukh comments on Kostornaya's decision  

The famous Russian figure skating coach, Ilya Averbukh, condemned figure skater Alena Kostornaya’s decision to leave the Olympic champions’ team headed by Eteri Tutberidze for Evgeni Plushenko. He commented on the decision …

Alena Kostornaya best newcomer at ISU Skating Awards

Alena Kostornaya best newcomer at ISU Skating Awards

Russian figure skater Alena Kostornaya won the ISU Skating Award in the Best Newcomer category. This year the prize is awarded for the first time, the award ceremony is held in an online format. “I always try to show the …

Tutberidze best coach at ISU Skating Awards

Tutberidze best coach at ISU Skating Awards

Eteri Tutberidze, working with Russian skaters, became the winner of the ISU Skating Awards in the nomination "Best Coach". American Rafael Arutyunyan and Canadian Brian Orser were also nominated in this category. …

Tutberidze’s skaters meet with gymnasts in Novogorsk

Tutberidze’s skaters meet with gymnasts in Novogorsk

Russian figure skaters from Eteri Tutberidze’s group talked with representatives of the rhythmic gymnastics team. Their photos were posted on Instagram. Athletes are now in the first training camp after self-isolation in …

Angels of Plushenko train in Kislovodsk

Angels of Plushenko train in Kislovodsk

A group of two-time Olympic figure skating champion Evgeni Plushenko began training in Kislovodsk (Stavropol Territory). The trainer posted the relevant video on Instagram. "The work is already in full swing in Kislovodsk! The …

Zagitova to resume practice on ice later than her teammates

Zagitova to resume practice on ice later than her teammates

Eteri Tutberidze’s mentee, Olympic champion in figure skating Alina Zagitova will join the practice in Novogorsk (Moscow region) later than her teammates,  RIA Novosti informs citing a source familiar with the situation. …

Zagitova shows her dog on self-isolation

Zagitova shows her dog on self-isolation

Olympic champion, Russian figure skater Alina Zagitova showed fans how self-isolation impacted her dog Masaru. The athlete posted the photo on Instagram. In the picture, her Shiba Inu dog is sadly sitting in front of the closed entrance …