Figure skaters Diana Davis and Smolkin moved to the ice dance academy in Montreal
Former Russian figure skater Diana Davis, who together with Gleb Smolkin represents Georgia in ice dancing, has changed training academy. This became known on the website X The Skating Lesson.
The daughter of the honored coach of Russia Eteri Tutberidze, together with her partner, the son of actor Boris Smolkin, moved to the ice dance academy in Montreal. Before this, the couple trained under the guidance of Alexey Kilyakov.
Davis and Smolkin have represented Georgia since the 2023/2024 season. The change of citizenship was approved by the executive committee of the Russian Figure Skating Federation on May 5 last year.
Davis and Smolkin made their debuts in the senior Russian national team in the 2021/2022 season. They finished eighth at the European Championships and took 14th place at the Beijing Olympics. Athletes living in the USA missed the 2022/2023 season.
Source: Lenta
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