Ruslan Zhiganshin

Ruslan Zhiganshin

Ilinykh and Zhiganshin at the 2014–15 Grand Prix Final
Personal information
Full name Ruslan Nailevich Zhiganshin
Country represented Russia
Born (1992-09-25) 25 September 1992
Moscow, Russia
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in)
Partner Elena Ilinykh
Former partner Victoria Sinitsina
Coach Elena Kustarova, Svetlana Alexeeva, Olga Riabinina
Choreographer Antonio Najarro, Alexey Arapov
Former choreographer Ilia Averbukh, Elena Kustarova, Olga Riabinina
Skating club Sport School No. 2
Former skating club Blue Bird FSC
Training locations Moscow
Began skating 1996
Season's bests 13 (2013–14)[1]
18 (2012–13)[2]
9 (2011–12)[3]
21 (2010–11)[4]
56 (2009–10)[5]
61 (2008–09)[6]
ISU personal best scores
Combined total 176.70
2015 Mordovian Ornament
Short dance 70.12
2015 Mordovian Ornament
Free dance 106.58
2015 Mordovian Ornament
Medal record
Competitor for  Russia
Figure skating: Ice dancing
Winter Universiade
2013 Trentino Ice dancing
World Junior Championships
2012 Minsk Ice dancing
Junior Grand Prix Final
2011–12 Quebec Ice dancing
2010–11 Beijing Ice dancing

Ruslan Nailevich Zhiganshin (Russian: Руслан Наильевич Жиганшин; born 25 September 1992) is a Russian ice dancer. With partner Elena Ilinykh, he is the 2015 Russian national champion.

With former partner Victoria Sinitsina, he is the 2012 World Junior champion and won bronze medals at the 2013 Winter Universiade, 2012 Rostelecom Cup, and 2014 Russian Championships. They placed seventh at the 2014 World Championships.

Personal life

Ruslan Zhiganshin was born on 25 September 1992 in Moscow. He is the brother of Nelli Zhiganshina, a competitive ice dancer for Germany.[7]

Early years on the ice

Zhiganshin became interested in skating after his mother took him along to his sister's practices.[8][9] Having taken up ice dancing at age nine, he had one partner before becoming partnerless for a year.[8]

Partnership with Sinitsina

Zhiganshin and Victoria Sinitsina met in a group led by Irina Lobacheva and Ilia Averbukh but soon joined Elena Kustarova and Svetlana Alexeeva.[8] They trained mostly in Moscow. From 2010 to 2012, they also went to summer training camps in Ventspils, Latvia.[10]

Junior

Sinitsina/Zhiganshin debuted on the Junior Grand Prix circuit at the 2008 Merano Cup where they finished sixth. The following JGP season, they placed fifth at both of their events.

They won a pair of silver medals during the 2010–11 JGP season and qualified for the JGP Final. At the Final, they won the short dance[11] and placed second in the free dance to take the silver behind Ksenia Monko / Kirill Khaliavin. They withdrew from the 2011 Russian Junior Championships due to Sinitsina's illness.[12]

In the 2011–12 season, Sinitsina/Zhiganshin won gold at the Junior Grand Prix event in Poland, their first JGP title. They won another title in Austria to qualify for their second JGP Final. At the Junior Grand Prix Final, they placed first in both segments and won the title. They then took gold at the 2012 Russian Junior Championships. Sinitsina/Zhiganshin won the 2012 World Junior title.[13] They were first in both the short and free dance and scored their season's best, 153.81 points.

Senior

In the 2012–13 season, Sinitsina/Zhiganshin debuted on the senior Grand Prix series. After finishing 6th at the 2012 Cup of China, they then won their first senior GP medal, bronze, at the 2012 Rostelecom Cup. The duo finished 5th in their senior national debut at the 2013 Russian Championships.

In 2013–14, Sinitsina/Zhiganshin started their season at the Ice Star in Minsk, Belarus, winning the silver medal behind Bobrova/Soloviev. At their sole Grand Prix assignment, the 2013 NHK Trophy, they had a bad fall while practicing a lift.[9] They finished eighth at the event. After taking the bronze medal at the 2013 Winter Universiade in Trentino, Italy, they stepped onto the senior national podium for the first time at the 2014 Russian Championships. Competing against Riazanova/Tkachenko for Russia's third Olympic spot, Sinitsina/Zhiganshin finished ahead at nationals and then at the 2014 European Championships in Budapest. They came in fourth at the latter event, their senior ISU Championship debut.

Along with Ilinykh/Katsalapov and Bobrova/Soloviev, Sinitsina/Zhiganshin were selected to represent Russia at the Winter Olympics, held in February 2014 in Sochi. They finished 16th at the Olympics, behind a number of teams they had surpassed at Europeans, but rebounded the next month at the 2014 World Championships. They placed eighth in both segments and finished seventh overall in Saitama, Japan. In early April 2014, Sinitsina left to skate with Nikita Katsalapov.[14]

Partnership with Ilinykh

Soon after, in early April 2014, Zhiganshin's coaches invited Katsalapov's former partner, Elena Ilinykh, to try out with their student.[15][14] Coached by Elena Kustarova in Moscow, Ilinykh/Zhiganshin began training together in an unofficial partnership — the Russian federation having decided to give Ilinykh/Katsalapov time to reconcile — and received approval at the end of May.[16]

2014–15 season

For the 2014–15 Grand Prix season, Ilinykh/Zhiganshin were assigned to Cup of China and Rostelecom Cup.[17] Making their international debut, they placed fourth at Cup of China and then won the silver medal behind Americans Madison Chock / Evan Bates at Rostelecom Cup. They qualified for the Grand Prix Final in their first season as a team.[15] At the GPF in Barcelona, they placed sixth in the short dance, fourth in the free dance, and sixth overall. At the 2015 Russian Championships, Ilinykh/Ziganshin won their first national title.

2015–16 season

Ilinykh/Zhiganshin began their season at the Mordovian Ornament, which they won with new personal bests in all segments. For the 2015–16 Grand Prix season, they were once again assigned to Cup of China and Rostelecom Cup. They won the bronze at Cup of China behind Italians Anna Cappellini / Luca Lanotte and Americans Madison Chock / Evan Bates. Their next competition they finished 5th at the 2015 Rostelecom Cup. On December 24-27, Ilinykh/Zhiganshin competed at the 2016 Russian Championships, where they finished 4th behind Alexandra Stepanova / Ivan Bukin after placing fourth in the short dance and second in the free dance.

Ilinykh/Zhiganshin decided to fly to Michigan on 27 February 2016 to work with Igor Shpilband.[18]

Programs

With Ilinykh

Season Short dance Free dance Exhibition
2015–2016
[19][20][21][22]		 Waltz: Queen medley
2014–2015
[7][16]		 Pasodoble: Carmen Suite

With Sinitsina

Sinitsina and Zhiganshin, gold medalists at the 2012 World Junior Championships
Season Short dance Free dance Exhibition
2013–2014
[23][24]
  • Quickstep: Let the Good Times Roll
  • Swing: Swing Baby
2012–2013
[25]
2011–2012
[26]
2010–2011
[27]
Original dance
2009–2010

    Competitive highlights

    GP: Grand Prix; CS: Challenger Series; JGP: Junior Grand Prix

    With Ilinykh

    International[28]
    Event 2014–15 2015–16
    Worlds 7th
    Europeans 4th
    GP Final 6th
    GP Rostelecom Cup 2nd 5th
    GP Cup of China 4th 3rd
    CS Mordovian Ornament 1st
    National[29]
    Russian Champ. 1st 4th
    Team events
    World Team Trophy 2nd T
    (4th P)
    TBD = Assigned; WD = Withdrew
    T = Team result; P = Personal result;
    Medals awarded for team result only.

    With Sinitsina

    International[30]
    Event 07–08 08–09 09–10 10–11 11–12 12–13 13–14
    Olympics 16th
    Worlds 7th
    Europeans 4th
    GP Cup of China 6th
    GP NHK Trophy 8th
    GP Rostelecom Cup 3rd
    Winter Universiade 3rd
    Volvo Open Cup 1st
    Ice Star 2nd
    International: Junior[30]
    Junior Worlds 1st
    JGP Final 2nd 1st
    JGP Austria 2nd 1st
    JGP Croatia 5th
    JGP Italy 6th
    JGP Poland 1st
    JGP U.K. 2nd
    JGP U.S. 5th
    NRW Trophy 2nd J.
    National[29]
    Russian Champ. 5th 3rd
    Russian Junior 12th 7th 6th WD 1st
    J. = Junior level; WD = Withdrew

    Detailed results

    Small medals for short and free programs awarded only at ISU Championships.

    With Ilinykh

    Ilinykh/Zhiganshin at the 2014–15 Grand Prix Final
    2015–16 season
    Date Event SD FD Total
    23–27 December 2015 2016 Russian Championships 4
    66.75    		 2
    102.97    		 4
    169.72
    20–22 November 2015 2015 Rostelecom Cup 6
    54.46    		 4
    98.55    		 5
    153.01
    5–8 November 2015 2015 Cup of China 3
    63.54    		 3
    95.46    		 3
    159.00
    15–18 October 2015 2015 Mordovian Ornament 1
    70.12    		 1
    106.58    		 1
    176.70
    2014–15 season
    Date Event SD FD Total
    16-19 April 2015 2015 World Team Trophy 4
    63.09    		 4
    95.10    		 2T/4P
    158.19
    23-29 March 2015 2015 World Championships 5
    69.46    		 9
    95.38    		 7
    164.84
    26 Jan. - 1 Feb. 2015 2015 European Championships 2
    69.94    		 8
    89.89    		 4
    159.83
    25–28 December 2014 2015 Russian Championships 1
    70.35    		 2
    101.06    		 1
    171.41
    11–14 December 2014 2014 Grand Prix Final 6
    60.25    		 4
    96.21    		 6
    156.46
    14–16 November 2014 2014 Rostelecom Cup 2
    64.12    		 3
    96.31    		 2
    160.43
    7–9 November 2014 2014 Cup of China 4
    60.48    		 4
    84.22    		 4
    144.70

    With Sinitsina

    Sinitsina/Zhiganshin at the 2012 Rostelecom Cup
    Sinitsina/Zhiganshin at the 2010–11 JGP Final
    Sinitsina/Zhiganshin at the 2009 JGP Lake Placid
    2013–14 season
    Date Event Level SD FD Total
    24–30 March 2014 2014 World Championships Senior 8
    62.11    		 8
    93.24    		 7
    155.35
    16–17 February 2014 2014 Winter Olympics Senior 16
    58.01    		 17
    82.65    		 16
    140.66
    15–19 January 2014 2014 European Championships Senior 4
    60.63    		 4
    93.10    		 4
    153.73
    24–25 December 2013 2014 Russian Championships Senior 3
    67.08    		 3
    98.52    		 3
    165.60
    13–14 December 2013 2013 Winter Universiade Senior 2
    57.05    		 5
    85.45    		 3
    142.50
    8–10 November 2013 2013 NHK Trophy Senior 8
    44.34    		 7
    79.89    		 8
    124.23
    18–20 October 2013 2013 Ice Star Senior 2
    63.05    		 2
    97.17    		 2
    160.22
    2012–13 season
    Date Event Level SD FD Total
    10–13 January 2013 2013 Volvo Open Cup Senior 1
    64.67    		 1
    97.77    		 1
    162.44
    25–28 December 2012 2013 Russian Championships Senior 4
    60.03    		 4
    93.94    		 5
    153.97
    9–10 November 2012 2012 Rostelecom Cup Senior 3
    60.85    		 4
    84.23    		 3
    145.08
    2–3 November 2012 2012 Cup of China Senior 6
    55.09    		 5
    82.37    		 6
    137.46
    2011–12 season
    Date Event Level SD FD Total
    27 Feb. – 4 March 2012 2012 World Junior Championships Junior 1
    63.78    		 1
    90.03    		 1
    153.81
    5–7 February 2012 2012 Russian Junior Championships Junior 1
    66.28    		 1
    91.95    		 1
    158.23
    8–11 December 2011 2011–12 JGP Final Junior 1
    60.47    		 1
    87.06    		 1
    147.53
    15–17 September 2011 2011 JGP Poland Junior 1
    56.83    		 1
    83.48    		 1
    140.31
    8–10 September 2011 2011 JGP Austria Junior 1
    61.74    		 1
    89.36    		 1
    151.10
    2010–11 season
    Date Event Level SD FD Total
    9–12 December 2010 2010–11 JGP Final Junior 1
    55.58    		 2
    79.04    		 2
    134.62
    1–2 October 2010 2010 JGP Great Britain Junior 2
    53.52    		 2
    80.34    		 2
    133.86
    15–19 September 2010 2010 JGP Austria Junior 2
    50.46    		 2
    76.16    		 2
    126.62
    2009–10 season
    Date Event Level CD OD FD Total
    3–6 February 2010 2010 Russian Junior Championships Junior 7
    31.25    		 5
    52.14    		 5
    77.12    		 6
    160.51
    7–11 October 2009 2009 JGP Croatia Junior 4
    29.41    		 4
    45.38    		 5
    68.00    		 5
    142.79
    2–6 September 2009 2009 JGP United States Junior 3
    29.87    		 7
    43.50     		5
    69.03    		 5
    142.40
    2008–09 season
    Date Event Level CD OD FD Total
    28–31 January 2009 2009 Russian Junior Championships Junior 7
    –    		 7
    –    		 7
    –    		 7
    147.35
    31 Oct. – 2 Nov. 2008 2008 NRW Trophy Junior 2
    –    		 2
    –    		 1
    –    		 2
    146.93
    3–7 September 2008 2008 JGP Italy Junior 7
    25.39    		 5
    43.74    		 6
    66.04    		 6
    135.17
    2007–08 season
    Date Event Level CD OD FD Total
    30 Jan. – 2 Feb. 2008 2008 Russian Junior Championships Junior 12
    –    		 12
    –    		 12
    –    		 12
    126.93

    References

    1. ↑ "ISU Judging System – Season Bests Total Scores 2013/2014: Ice Dance". International Skating Union. 17 January 2014. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
    2. ↑ "ISU Judging System – Season Bests Total Scores 2012/2013: Ice Dance". International Skating Union. 13 April 2013. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
    3. ↑ "ISU Judging System – Season Bests Total Scores 2011/2012: Ice Dance". International Skating Union. 21 April 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
    4. ↑ "ISU Judging System – Season Bests Total Scores 2010/2011: Ice Dance". International Skating Union. 30 April 2011. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
    5. ↑ "ISU Judging System – Season Bests Total Scores 2009/2010: Ice Dance". International Skating Union. 26 March 2010. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
    6. ↑ "ISU Judging System – Season Bests Total Scores 2008/2009: Ice Dance". International Skating Union. 18 April 2009. Retrieved 20 June 2011.
    7. 1 2 "Elena ILINYKH / Ruslan ZHIGANSHIN: 2014/2015". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 20 May 2015.
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    9. 1 2 Vaytsekhovskaya, Elena (28 January 2014). Виктория Синицына и Руслан Жиганшин: "Наша задача – кататься чисто, не думая о результате" [Victoria Sinitsina and Ruslan Zhiganshin: "We have to skate clean, not thinking about the result"] (in Russian). Sport Express.
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    14. 1 2 Sharafutdinov, Rustam (7 April 2014). Тренер: решение о совместном выступлении фигуристов Ильиных и Жиганшина пока не принято [Coach says decision on Ilinykh and Zhiganshin not yet made]. ITAR-TASS (in Russian).
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    28. ↑ "Competition Results: Elena ILINYKH / Ruslan ZHIGANSHIN". International Skating Union.
    29. 1 2 "Руслан Наильевич Жиганшин" [Ruslan Nailyevich Zhiganshin] (in Russian). fskate.ru.
    30. 1 2 "Competition Results: Victoria SINITSINA / Ruslan ZHIGANSHIN". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014.

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