Valery Spiridonov

Valery Fydorovich Spiridonov is a former pair skater who competed for the Soviet Union. With Inna Volyanskaya, he won six international medals, including gold at the 1982 Nebelhorn Trophy.

Career

Early in his career, Spiridonov skated with Zoya Akinfieva. By 1979, he was competing with Inna Volyanskaya.
Volyanskaya/Spiridonov won silver at the 1980 St. Ivel International, gold at the 1980 Blue Swords, silver at the 1981 Prague Skate, gold at the 1982 Grand Prix International St. Gervais, and gold at the 1982 Nebelhorn Trophy. After retiring from competition, they skated together in ice shows, including Torvill & Dean, and the Russian Allstars.
Spiridonov coaches in Moscow.

Spiridonov was born in 1957. He was formerly married to Volyanskaya. He later married Soviet ice dancer Elena Garanina. Their son, Anton Spiridonov, has competed in ice dancing for Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Following the 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision, Spiridonov was initially suspected of having been on board the PSA Airlines aircraft involved in the collision but confirmed on 30 January 2025 that he had not been on the flight.

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