The stage of the Russian Grand Prix in Figure Skating will be held in Magnitogorsk

On October 22-26, Magnitogorsk, Chelyabinsk Region, will host junior figure skating competitions and the Grand Prix of the Russian Federation "Stars of Magnitogorsk". The Metallurg Ice Arena will host a tournament of this level for the third time.

IA " <url>", with reference to the city administration, clarifies that from October 22 to 23, junior skating will be held, and then figure skating fans will have the opportunity to see the best Russian athletes of the main Russian national team on the ice of Magnitogorsk. Competitions among adult athletes will be held from October 24 to October 26.

The skaters will compete in men's and women's single skating, pair skating and ice dancing. The Magnitogorsk stage is the first of five in the Grand Prix season. Tournaments will also be held in Omsk, Kazan and Moscow.

Earlier, on July 16, it was reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived on a working trip to Magnitogorsk, Chelyabinsk region. During the visit, Putin visited Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works, where the Russian leader inspected coke battery No. 12, which was commissioned in 2024.

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