Adelia Petrosyan emerged victorious in the second stage of the Russian Figure Skating Grand Prix held in Omsk, delivering a standout performance across both programs. The day showcased a strong field and highlighted Petrosyan as a rising competitor with precise technique and a growing stage presence. The free program scored Adelia 164.83 points, pushing her total to 236.31 for the event. Alina Gorbachova claimed second place with 205.71 points, while Maria Agayeva secured the bronze with a total of 202.29. After the short program, Petrosyan stood in second place, four points behind Gorbachova, setting up a dramatic finish in the free skate.
Matvey Vetlugin celebrated the men’s victory, underscoring the depth of talent at the event and the early-season momentum carried by several skaters.
On October 15, the Russian Grand Prix circuit moved to Ufa, where Petrosyan once again stepped onto the podium, taking first place ahead of Anna Frolova and Elizaveta Kulikova. Each performance in Ufa underscored her growing consistency and the ability to deliver under pressure in back-to-back competitions.
Petrosyan’s rising profile was already evident at the 2022 Russian Championship, where she earned a bronze medal behind the dominant pair of Anna Shcherbakova and Alexandra Trusova. Her journey marked a historic note in the sport as she became the first skater to attempt two quadruple loops in a single program, a bold display of technical ambition that drew attention from fans and coaches alike.
In March 2023, during the Russian Grand Prix final in St. Petersburg, Adelia Petrosyan delivered a confident victory with a total of 255.01 points. Her routine included two quadruple toe loops and a triple flip, demonstrating a high level of technical execution, even as she faced a triple axel that did not land cleanly. The performance reinforced her status as one of the most exciting young talents in Russian ladies’ skating at the time.
The broader context of the sport also included discussions about the careers of veteran skaters, including statements from former competitors like Tuktamysheva, who clarified the reasons behind her retirement from competitive skating. The exchanges around retirement decisions reflected the demanding nature of the sport and the ongoing evolution of a field that balances youth breakthroughs with the experience of seasoned athletes.