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Alexei began skating at the age of 6 and was invited to
join the Olympic reserve team in 1981. Over his career,
Alexei has been a member of the USSR National Ice Dance
team and holds many Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. A graduate
of Odessa State University, Ruslan has a degree in Physical
Education and Ice Skating Coaching.
At the age of
only 6, Natalia started skating and went on to become
International Junior Champion. Many Gold, Silver and Bronze
medals followed and in 1993 Natalia took second place
in the Russian Cup competition and in the same year became
top graduate of the Olympic Reserve High School in Ekaterinburg
with a degree in Ice Skating Coaching.
In 1993, Natalia and Alexei began
skating together professionally in the world famous 'Russian
All Stars' ice theatre. They married the following year.
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Natalia
and Alexei have performed around the world in many major
ice dance productions and have consistently wowed audiences
and media alike for their powerful, passionate and skilled
performances. They perform regularly in the famous Blackpool
skating show 'Hot Ice'.
Natalia partnered goalkeeper David Seaman
in 'Dancing on Ice' in 2006 and newsreader Phil Gayle
in 2007. Alexei won the Spanish version with his skating
partner Almudena Cid.
We're delighted that this talented couple
are joining us at Blackpool this year.
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