2023 Russian Figure Skating Championships


The 2023 Russian Figure Skating Championships were held from 20 to 25 December 2022 in Krasnoyarsk. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, women's singles, pairs, and ice dance.

Qualifying

In the 2022–23 season, Russian skaters competed in domestic qualifying events and national championships for various age levels. The Russian Cup series, renamed this year as the "Russian Grand Prix" for senior skaters and the "All-Russian competitions" for junior skaters, leads to four events – the Russian Championships, the Russian Junior Championships, the Russian Grand Prix Final and the All-Russian final competitions "Federation Cup".
From March 1, 2022 onwards, the International Skating Union banned all figure skaters and officials from Russia and Belarus from attending any international competitions following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. As a result, all skaters were required to qualify through the Russian Grand Prix and the All-Russian competitions' series.
DateEventTypeLocationDetails
18–24 October 2022Russian Grand Prix
Golden Skate of Moscow		QualifierMoscow
26–31 October 2022Russian Grand Prix
Velvet Season		QualifierSochi, Krasnodar Krai
2–7 November 2022Russian Grand Prix
Idel–2022		QualifierKazan, Tatarstan
8–14 November 2022Russian Grand Prix
Moscow Stars–2022		QualifierMoscow
16–21 November 2022Russian Grand Prix
Volga Pirouette		QualifierSamara, Samara Oblast
23–28 November 2022Russian Grand Prix
For the prizes of the Governor of the Perm Krai		QualifierPerm, Perm Krai
20–25 December 20222023 Russian ChampionshipsFinalKrasnoyarsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai
14–18 February 20232023 Russian Junior ChampionshipsFinalPerm, Perm Krai
1–5 March 20232023 Russian Grand Prix Final
2023 Federation Cup		FinalSaint Petersburg
9–13 March 20232023 Russian Youth Championships – Younger AgeFinalYoshkar-Ola, Mari El
30 March–4 April 20232023 Russian Youth Championships – Elder AgeFinalSaransk, Mordovia

Senior Championships

The 2023 Russian Championships were held in Krasnoyarsk from 20 to 25 December 2022. Qualification is based on Russian Grand Prix series' results. In addition, figure skaters who were included in official pre-season national team roster but were unable to participate at the Russian Grand Prix series due to good reasons, can be included into list of participants by decision of the Executive Committee of the Figure Skating Federation of Russia.

Schedule

Listed in local time.
DayDateStartFinishDisciplineEvent
Day 122 December14:0016:10Ice danceRhythm dance
Day 122 December16:3019:00MenShort program
Day 122 December19:1519:45Opening ceremony
Day 122 December20:0021:55PairsShort program
Day 223 December13:3016:00Ice danceFree dance
Day 223 December16:1519:05MenFree skating
Day 223 December19:2521:55WomenShort program
Day 324 December16:3018:35PairsFree skating
Day 324 December19:0021:55WomenFree skating
Day 425 December13:0013:45Victory ceremonies
Day 425 December14:0016:30Exhibition gala

Preliminary entries

The Figure Skating Federation of Russia published the official list of participants on 14 December 2022.

Results

Women

  • The former silver medalist Kamila Valieva was disqualified for violation of anti-doping rules.

Junior Championships

The 2023 Russian Junior Championships were held in Perm from 14 to 18 February 2023. Qualification was based on results of the All-Russian competitions' series. In addition, figure skaters who were included in the official pre-season national team roster but were unable to participate at the All-Russian competitions' series due to good reasons, were included into list of participants by decision of the Executive Committee of the Figure Skating Federation of Russia.

Schedule

Listed in local time.
DayDateStartFinishDisciplineEvent
Day 115 February14:0016:20MenShort program
Day 115 February16:4017:10Opening ceremony
Day 115 February17:1019:30WomenShort program
Day 115 February19:4521:50Ice danceRhythm dance
Day 216 February13:1515:50MenFree skating
Day 216 February16:0516:15Victory ceremony
Day 216 February16:1518:00PairsShort program
Day 216 February18:1520:50WomenFree skating
Day 216 February21:0021:15Victory ceremony
Day 317 February12:0014:15Ice danceFree dance
Day 317 February14:3014:40Victory ceremony
Day 317 February14:4016:30PairsFree skating
Day 317 February16:4517:00Victory ceremony

International team selections

Winter World University Games

The 2023 Winter World University Games were held in Lake Placid, United States from 12 to 22 January 2023. However, on 12 March 2022, in accordance with a recommendation by the International Olympic Committee, FISU's Steering Committee suspended the participation of Russia from FISU competitions and activities due to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

European Youth Olympic Winter Festival

The 2023 European Youth Olympic Winter Festival was held in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy from 21 to 28 January 2023. However, on 2 March 2022, in accordance with a recommendation by the International Olympic Committee, European Olympic Committees suspended the participation of Russia from European Youth Olympic Festivals due to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

European Championships

The 2023 European Championships were held in Espoo, Finland from 25 to 29 January 2023. However, on 1 March 2022, in accordance with a recommendation by the International Olympic Committee, the International Skating Union banned figure skaters and officials from Russia from attending all international competitions due to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

World Junior Championships

Commonly referred to as "Junior Worlds", the 2023 World Junior Championships were held in Calgary, Canada from 27 February to 5 March 2023. However, on 1 March 2022, in accordance with a recommendation by the International Olympic Committee, the International Skating Union banned figure skaters and officials from Russia from attending all international competitions due to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

World Championships

The 2023 World Championships were held in Saitama, Japan from 20 to 26 March 2023. However, on 1 March 2022, in accordance with a recommendation by the International Olympic Committee, the International Skating Union banned figure skaters and officials from Russia from attending all international competitions due to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

World Team Trophy

The 2023 World Team Trophy was held in Tokyo, Japan from 13 to 16 April 2023. However, on 1 March 2022, in accordance with a recommendation by the International Olympic Committee, the International Skating Union banned figure skaters and officials from Russia from attending all international competitions due to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.