Ekaterina Bobrova facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ekaterina Bobrova
Bobrova with Soloviev at the 2018 European Championships
Personal information
Full name	Ekaterina Alexandrovna Bobrova
Country represented	Russia
Born	(1990-03-28) 28 March 1990 (age 35) Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Height	1.66 m
Partner	Dmitri Soloviev
Coach	Alexander Zhulin, Oleg Volkov
Former coach	Elena Kustarova, Svetlana Alexeeva, Olga Riabinina
Choreographer	Alexander Zhulin, Sergei Petukhov
Former choreographer	Elena Kustarova, Tatiana Stepanova, Natalia Ulianova
Skating club	Moskvich
Training locations	Moscow
Began skating	1994
Retired	8 July 2019
ISU personal best scores
Combined total	187.13 2018 Europeans
Short dance:	76.33 2017 Rostelecom Cup
Free dance	112.70 2018 Europeans
Medal record Figure skating: Ice dancing Representing  Olympic Athletes from Russia Olympic Games Silver 2018 Pyeongchang Team Representing  Russia Olympic Games Gold 2014 Sochi Team World Championships Bronze 2013 London Ice dancing World Team Trophy Silver 2017 Tokyo Team World Junior Championships Gold 2007 Oberstdorf Ice dancing Junior Grand Prix Final Bronze 2006–07 Sofia Ice dancing

Ekaterina Alexandrovna Bobrova (Russian: Екатерина Александровна Боброва) is a Russian ice dancer who is now retired. She was born on March 28, 1990. With her skating partner, Dmitri Soloviev, she achieved many amazing things. They won a gold medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics in the team event. They also earned a bronze medal at the 2013 World Figure Skating Championships. In 2013, they became the European champions.

Ekaterina and Dmitri were also the World Junior champions in 2007. They won the Russian national title seven times between 2011 and 2018. They also won four Grand Prix events, which are big international competitions.

About Ekaterina's Life

Ekaterina Bobrova was born in Moscow, Russia. She got married to a pair skater named Andrei Deputat on July 16, 2016. In April 2019, she welcomed her son, Alexandr, into the world.

Ekaterina's Skating Journey

Starting Out in Ice Dancing

Ekaterina Bobrova and Dmitri Soloviev became skating partners in the year 2000. Their first coaches were Elena Kustarova and Svetlana Alexeeva. They quickly became very good. At the World Junior Championships in 2007, they won the gold medal. They were the best in all parts of the competition: the compulsory dance, original dance, and free dance.

Climbing to the Top (2007–2012)

Bobrova and Soloviev first competed at the senior World Championships in 2008. They finished 13th. In the 2009–10 season, they won a silver medal at the Russian Nationals. This allowed them to compete at the European Championships, where they placed 9th. They also went to the Olympics and finished 15th.

The next season, 2010–11, was a big one for them. They won their first medal in the senior Grand Prix series, a silver at the Cup of China. Then, they won their first Grand Prix title at the Cup of Russia. These wins helped them qualify for their first Grand Prix Final, where they placed fourth.

In 2011, they won their first national title at the Russian Championships. They also won a silver medal at the European Championships. At the World Championships, they finished 6th. In the 2011–12 season, they won another Grand Prix gold medal at the Cup of China. They also won their second Russian national title and another European silver medal.

Becoming Champions (2012–2014)

In April 2012, Ekaterina and Dmitri decided to change coaches to Alexander Zhulin and Oleg Volkov. They wanted to learn new techniques and change their skating style. They started the 2012–13 season by winning gold at the 2012 Finlandia Trophy. They also won two silver medals at Grand Prix events, which helped them reach the Grand Prix Final in Sochi, Russia. They won their third national title at the 2013 Russian Championships.

A major highlight was winning the gold medal at the European Championships. This was their first European title! They also won their first World medal, a bronze, at the World Championships in Canada.

In the 2013–14 season, they continued to do well. They won silver at the 2013 Cup of China and gold at the 2013 Rostelecom Cup. They also won their fourth Russian national title.

Olympic Success

In February 2014, Ekaterina and Dmitri competed at the Winter Olympics in Sochi. In the team event, they helped Russia win the gold medal! Ekaterina even decided to sell the car she received as a prize and donate the money to a children's charity. In the individual ice dancing event, they finished fifth.

Challenges and Comebacks (2014–2017)

The 2014–15 season was tough for them because Dmitri had knee surgery. They had to miss the entire season so he could recover.

They came back strong in the 2015–16 season. They won bronze at 2015 Skate Canada International and silver at the 2015 NHK Trophy. They also won their fifth national title at the Russian Championships. In January 2016, they won a bronze medal at the European Championships.

During this time, Ekaterina faced a temporary issue with a substance. However, the World Anti-Doping Agency later clarified the rules, and her suspension was lifted. She was cleared to continue competing.

In the 2016–17 season, they won gold at the 2016 CS Ondrej Nepela Memorial. They also won a bronze medal at 2016 Skate America and a gold medal at the 2016 Rostelecom Cup. They won their sixth national title at the Russian Championships. They also won another bronze medal at the European Championships and placed 5th at the World Championships. Their team won a silver medal at the World Team Trophy.

Final Competitive Season (2017–2018)

The 2017–18 season was their last competitive season. They won gold again at the 2017 CS Ondrej Nepela Trophy. They also won silver at the 2017 Rostelecom Cup and bronze at the 2017 Cup of China. They won their seventh national title at the Russian Championships. In January 2018, they won a silver medal at the European Championships, achieving their highest score ever of 187.13 points.

At the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, they won an Olympic silver medal in the team event. In the individual ice dancing event, they finished 5th. After the Olympics, they decided to withdraw from the World Championships.

Retirement

In July 2019, Ekaterina Bobrova announced on Instagram that she was ending her competitive skating career. She confirmed her retirement in an interview in December 2019.

Skating Programs

Bobrova and Soloviev on the podium at the 2013 World Championships.

The podium at the 2012 European Championships.

Ekaterina and Dmitri performed many different programs throughout their career. Here are some of the music choices they used for their short and free dances:

Competition Results

Bobrova and Soloviev performing their free dance at the 2011 European Championships.

Bobrova and Soloviev at the 2008 Skate Canada International.

Here are some of the main results for Ekaterina Bobrova and Dmitri Soloviev:

See also

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