Alexander Samarin

Alexander Samarin
Full name	Alexander Vladimirovich Samarin
Born	(1998-06-15) June 15, 1998 Moscow, Russia
Hometown	Moscow, Russia
Figure skating career
Country	Russia
Coach	Inna Goncharenko
Skating club	CSKA Moscow

Alexander "Sasha" Vladimirovich Samarin (Template:Lang-ru; born June 15, 1998 in Moscow) is a Russian figure skater. He is the 2012 JGP Slovenia bronze medalist.

Career

Samarin is coached by Inna Goncharenko since his childhood. He trains at CSKA Moscow with his teammates including Elena Radionova.

In the 2009–2010 season, Samarin competed in the novice event at the 2010 NRW Trophy in Dortmund, Germany, winning the gold medal. He also won the silver medal at the International Crystal Skate 2010 in Odintsovo, Russia. In 2011-2012 season, he withdrew from the 2012 Russian Junior Championships due to illness.

In 2012-2013, Samarin competed in his first ISU Junior Grand Prix event, winning the bronze medal at the 2012 JGP Slovenia.

Programs

Season	Short program	Free skating	Exhibition
2012–2013	Mahogany Suite (orchestral version of the movie soundtrack)	Admiral (film)
2011–2012	Mahogany Suite (orchestral version of the movie soundtrack)	Admiral (film)	You Are So Beautiful by Joe Cocker
2010–2011	?	Reflection (song) from Mulan (soundtrack)

Competitive highlights

International
Event	2010–11	2011–12	2012–13
JGP Slovenia			3rd
NRW Trophy	1st N.
Crystal Skate	2nd J.
National
Russian Jr. Champ.	12th	WD
N. = Novice; J. = Junior JGP = Junior Grand Prix; WD = Withdrew

External links

• Alexander Samarin at the International Skating Union