2025 Russian Figure Skating Championships: St. Petersburg Winners

The men's singles category at the 2025 Russian Figure Skating Championships in St. Petersburg delivered high-stakes competition, with athletes excelling in both the short program and free skate segments.

Petr Gumennik secured the gold medal with an impressive total of 304.95 points. His performance included a short program score of 103.77 and a free skate mark of 201.18, demonstrating consistency and technical prowess.

Following closely, Evgeny Semenenko earned silver with 296.80 points overall. Semenenko's scores were 100.99 in the short program and 195.81 in the free skate, highlighting his strong execution under pressure.

Mark Kondratyuk rounded out the podium in third place with 281.08 points. His tally consisted of 86.06 from the short program and 195.02 from the free skate, securing a solid bronze finish.

1. Petr Gumennik: 304.95 (103.77 + 201.18)
2. Evgeny Semenenko: 296.80 (100.99 + 195.81)
3. Mark Kondratyuk: 281.08 (86.06 + 195.02)

These results reflect the competitive depth in Russian men's figure skating, where narrow margins separated the top contenders.

In the women's singles event, skaters from across Russia converged in St. Petersburg for the national championships, focusing on precision in the short program and artistic expression in the free skate.

Adelia Petrosian dominated to win gold with a total score of 235.95 points. She achieved 86.52 in the short program and 149.43 in the free skate, marking her as the standout performer.

Silver went to Alisa Dvoeglazova, who scored 227.40 points in total. Her segments included 74.59 for the short program and a strong 152.81 in the free skate, showcasing resilience.

Maria Zakharova claimed bronze with 217.73 points. Zakharova's scores were 71.37 in the short and 146.36 in the free skate, earning her a place on the podium.

1. Adelia Petrosian: 235.95 (86.52 + 149.43)
2. Alisa Dvoeglazova: 227.40 (74.59 + 152.81)
3. Maria Zakharova: 217.73 (71.37 + 146.36)

The women's field exhibited remarkable technical skill, with scores emphasizing the evolution of jumps and spins in the discipline.

Overview of the Competition

The pairs skating division at the championships in St. Petersburg featured synchronized elements and lifts that captivated audiences, with teams competing in short and free programs.

Alexandra Boikova and Dmitry Kozlovsky took the top spot with 224.29 points. Their short program earned 77.42, complemented by a free skate score of 146.87, securing their victory.

In a close contest, Anastasia Mishina and Aleksandr Galliamov finished second at 223.63 points. They scored 79.03 in the short program and 144.60 in the free, just behind the leaders.

Ekaterina Chikmaryova and Matvey Yanchevkov earned bronze with 215.95 points. Their performance included 70.02 for the short and 145.93 for the free skate.

1. Alexandra Boikova & Dmitry Kozlovsky: 224.29 (77.42 + 146.87)
2. Anastasia Mishina & Aleksandr Galliamov: 223.63 (79.03 + 144.60)
3. Ekaterina Chikmaryova & Matvey Yanchevkov: 215.95 (70.02 + 145.93)

The narrow gap between first and second underscored the high level of synchronization and difficulty in pairs skating.

Rhythm and Free Dance Highlights

Ice dance at the 2025 Russian Figure Skating Championships emphasized musical interpretation and intricate footwork, divided into rhythm dance and free dance segments.

Alexandra Stepanova and Ivan Bukin won gold with 216.94 points. They excelled with 87.45 in the rhythm dance and 129.49 in the free dance.

Silver medalists Vasilisa Kaganovskaya and Maksim Nekrasov scored 211.44 points total. Their rhythm dance was 84.82, followed by 126.62 in the free dance.

Elizaveta Pasechnik and Dario Cirisan took bronze at 200.63 points, with 79.37 in the rhythm dance and 121.26 in the free dance.

1. Alexandra Stepanova & Ivan Bukin: 216.94 (87.45 + 129.49)
2. Vasilisa Kaganovskaya & Maksim Nekrasov: 211.44 (84.82 + 126.62)
3. Elizaveta Pasechnik & Dario Cirisan: 200.63 (79.37 + 121.26)

These outcomes highlight the artistic and technical demands of ice dance within Russian skating.

The 2025 Russian Figure Skating Championships in St. Petersburg concluded with a showcase of national talent across all disciplines. From Petr Gumennik's commanding men's performance to the synchronized excellence in pairs and the nuanced artistry in ice dance, the event affirmed Russia's position in the sport.

Key achievements included tight races in pairs, where margins under one point separated gold and silver, and consistent high scores in singles that reflected rigorous training standards. The championships served as a vital platform for athletes preparing for international competitions.

Overall, the results from December 21 demonstrate the ongoing strength and evolution of figure skating in Russia, with podium finishers setting benchmarks for the season ahead. Mercy News will continue to follow these athletes' journeys.