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| Full name | Fedor Vladimirovich Andreev |
| Country represented |  Russia (2010–11) Canada (1998–2009) |
| Born | March 2, 1982 Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Home town | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Began skating | 1990 |
| Retired | September 27, 2011 |
Fedor Vladimirovich Andreev (Russian: Фёдор Владимирович Андреев, born March 2, 1982) is a talented former figure skater with dual Russian and Canadian citizenship. He was a champion in single skating, winning the Canadian junior national title in 1999. He also earned a bronze medal at the Canadian championships in 2003. Later in his career, in 2010, he switched to ice dancing and competed for Russia with his partner Jana Khokhlova for one season.
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About Fedor's Life
Fedor Andreev was born in Moscow, which is the capital city of Russia, in 1982. When he was seven years old, his family moved to Canada. His mother, Marina Zueva, is a well-known coach and choreographer in ice dance. His stepfather, Alexei Tchetverukhin, also coached him for a while.
Besides skating, Fedor has many other interests! He enjoys car racing, especially a style called drifting. He even worked as a model for a famous clothing brand and appeared in commercials. In 2017, he got engaged to American ice dancer Meryl Davis, and they got married in France in 2019. As of 2017, he was working at Boston Consulting Group.
Fedor's Single Skating Career
Fedor started his skating journey at the Minto Skating Club in Ottawa, Canada. He quickly showed his talent, becoming the Canadian junior national champion in 1999. The next year, he won several medals in junior international competitions.
In 2000, Fedor moved to Michigan with his mother. He began competing at the senior level in 2001. His best results included a bronze medal at the Nebelhorn Trophy in 2002. He also earned a 3rd-place finish at the 2003 Canadian national championships.
Challenges and Comebacks
After 2003, Fedor faced some challenges. He thought about trying pair skating with Jennifer Kirk, but it didn't work out. He also had several injuries, especially to his back, which forced him to stop skating in 2005. He did not compete for two full seasons.
Fedor made a comeback in the 2007-2008 season. He placed 8th at the 2008 Canadian Championships. In the 2008-2009 season, he placed 9th at the 2009 Canadian Championships.
Later that season, Fedor tried to change his country to Azerbaijan to compete at the 2009 World Championships. However, his paperwork was not ready in time. He also hoped to qualify for the 2010 Olympics, but again, paperwork issues prevented him from competing.
Switching to Ice Dancing
In May 2010, Fedor decided to try a new skating style: ice dancing. He teamed up with Jana Khokhlova to represent Russia. Fedor said he had always been interested in ice dancing. He had even helped coach other ice dance couples, so he knew a lot about the rules.
Khokhlova and Andreev started training together in July 2010. They practiced many hours a day in Michigan with Fedor's mother, Marina Zueva, and coach Igor Shpilband.
Ice Dance Competitions and Retirement
They made their first appearance at the Golden Spin of Zagreb in December 2010. They then competed at the 2011 Russian Nationals. There, they finished fifth in the short dance and third in the free dance, placing fourth overall.
Unfortunately, in June 2011, Fedor injured his knee in a bad fall. Because of this injury, he decided to retire from skating on September 27, 2011. This meant the partnership with Jana Khokhlova also ended.
