The Russian Grand Prix series continues to showcase rising talents in Samara, where figure skater Ksenia Sinitsyna delivered a standout performance at the fifth stage, known as the Volga Pirouette. Competing under the guidance of coaches Svetlana Panova, Tatyana Moiseeva and Ilona Protaseni, Sinitsyna accumulated a total of 216.08 points from the short program and free skate, securing a clear lead over the next closest competitor by more than five points.
In a strong showing, Ksenia Gushchina claimed bronze with 197.92 points. Close behind, Lyudmila Fursova posted just over 184 points to finish fourth, while Maya Khromykh, another student under the Tutberidze coaching umbrella, earned fifth place with a score of 182.7.
Fans could follow the action via online coverage and broadcasts associated with the Volga Pirouette stage, with viewer commentary noting the event’s momentum and the performances of emerging skaters. (Source attribution: socialbites.ca)
It is worth noting the broader context surrounding international competition. In late February 2022, the International Olympic Committee recommended that international sports federations restrict participation by athletes from Russia and Belarus due to regional conflicts in Ukraine. On October 12, the IOC announced the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee pending further developments, alongside organizational changes in the region. These decisions affected the eligibility landscape for athletes within Russian federation programs and the wider skating community. (Context attribution: IOC communications)
Earlier in the season, Russian figure skater Pyotr Gumennik set a national benchmark, highlighting the depth and talent evolving within Russia’s competitive circuit. The sustained performance across events underscores the ongoing strength of the national program and the depth of young skaters developing under renowned coaches.