Tatiana Volosozhar facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tatiana Volosozhar
Personal information
Full name	Tatiana Andreyеvna Volosozhar
Country represented	Russia
Former country(ies) represented	Ukraine
Born	(1986-05-22) 22 May 1986 (age 39) Dnipropetrovsk, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union (now, Dnipro, Ukraine)
Residence	Moscow, Russia
Height	1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)
Partner	Maxim Trankov
Former partner	Stanislav Morozov, Petr Kharchenko
Coach	Nina Mozer, Stanislav Morozov
Former coach	Ingo Steuer, Galina Kukhar, Nikolai Morozov
Choreographer	Nikolai Morozov
Former choreographer	Alla Kapranova, Alexander Zhulin
Skating club	Vorobyovy Gory
Training locations	Moscow
Former training locations	Chemnitz Kyiv Dnipropetrovsk
Began skating	1991
World standing	Pairs with Trankov 38 (2017–18) 24 (2016–17) 7 (2015–16) 2 (2014–15) 1 (2013–14) 1 (2012–13) 2 (2011–12) 25 (2010–11) Pairs with Morozov 6 (2009–10) 7 (2008–09) 13 (2007–08) 19 (2006–07) * (2005–06) 37 (2004–05) Pairs with Kharchenko 12 (2003–04)
Season's bests	2 (2015–16) 1 (2013–14) 1 (2012–13) 2 (2011–12) 2 (2010–11) 7 (2009–10) 7 (2008–09)
ISU personal best scores
Combined total	237.71 2013 Skate America
Short program	84.17 (WR) 2014 Winter Olympics
Free skate	154.66 2013 Skate America
Medal record Representing  Russia Pairs' Figure skating Olympic Games Gold 2014 Sochi Pairs Gold 2014 Sochi Team World Championships Gold 2013 London Pairs Silver 2011 Moscow Pairs Silver 2012 Nice Pairs European Championships Gold 2012 Sheffield Pairs Gold 2013 Zagreb Pairs Gold 2014 Budapest Pairs Gold 2016 Bratislava Pairs Grand Prix Final Gold 2012–2013 Sochi Pairs Silver 2011–2012 Quebec Pairs MedalSilver

|- ! colspan="3" style="text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;background-color:#cccccc;" | Russian Championships

|- align=center valign=middle bgcolor=white |bgcolor=gold| Gold|| 2011 Saransk|| Pairs

|- align=center valign=middle bgcolor=white |bgcolor=gold| Gold|| 2013 Sochi|| Pairs

|- align=center valign=middle bgcolor=white |bgcolor=gold| Gold|| 2016 Yekaterinburg|| Pairs

|- align=center valign=middle bgcolor="#eeeeee" |colspan ="3"| Representing  Ukraine

|- ! colspan="3" style="text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;background-color:#eeeeee;" | Pairs' Figure skating

|- ! colspan="3" style="text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;background-color:#cccccc;" | Winter Universiade

|- align=center valign=middle bgcolor=white |bgcolor=silver| Silver|| 2005 Innsbruck || Pairs

|- align=center valign=middle bgcolor=white |bgcolor=silver| Silver|| 2007 Turin || Pairs }} Tatiana Volosozhar is a famous figure skater who was born in Ukraine and later competed for Russia. She is best known for her amazing performances with her skating partner, Maxim Trankov. Together, they won two gold medals at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. They were champions in both the pairs event and the new team event.

Tatiana and Maxim also won the World Championship in 2013. They became European champions four times (in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2016). They also won the Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in 2012 and were three-time Russian national champions. Before teaming up with Maxim, Tatiana skated for Ukraine with Petr Kharchenko and then with Stanislav Morozov.

Tatiana's Early Skating Journey

Tatiana started skating when she was just four years old. At first, some coaches thought she was too heavy. But they gave her a chance, and she quickly showed her talent. When she was 14, she switched from single skating to pair skating, even though her dad wasn't happy about it.

As a junior skater, Tatiana skated with Petr Kharchenko for four years. They trained in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, where conditions were tough. In 2003, they moved to Kyiv to train with coach Galina Kukhar. Tatiana and Petr won several medals in junior competitions. They were also Ukrainian national champions in 2004. After that season, they decided to skate with different partners.

Skating with Stanislav Morozov

Volosozhar with Morozov at the 2007 European Championships

Tatiana then teamed up with Stanislav Morozov for the 2004–05 season. Their coach was Galina Kukhar. In their first year, they won a silver medal at the Winter Universiade and placed fifth at the European Championships. They also competed at the 2006 Winter Olympics, finishing 12th.

In the 2006–07 season, they placed fifth at the European Championships again. They also achieved a great fourth place at the World Championships. Later, they moved to Germany to train with coach Ingo Steuer. This move helped them win their first Grand Prix medals. They earned silver at the 2008 Cup of China and bronze at the 2008 Cup of Russia. They even made it to the Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final, where they finished fourth.

Tatiana and Stanislav continued to do well, placing fourth at the 2009 European Championships and sixth at the 2009 World Championships. In their last season together (2009–10), they won more Grand Prix medals. They finished eighth at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Stanislav retired from skating after that, but Tatiana wanted to keep competing.

Teaming Up with Maxim Trankov

Starting a New Partnership

Tatiana decided to find a new partner. In March 2010, people started talking about her possibly skating with Maxim Trankov. Maxim had been interested in skating with Tatiana for a long time. Ukraine's skating officials agreed that Tatiana could skate for Russia. This was because there were no high-level partners for her in Ukraine.

Tatiana moved to Moscow to train with Maxim in May 2010. Their main coach was Nina Mozer. Stanislav Morozov, Tatiana's former partner, became their assistant coach. They worked hard to combine their different skating styles. Tatiana had to change how she entered twists and held throw jumps. Maxim had to adjust his jumps to match her.

First Season: 2010–2011

Tatiana and Maxim first competed in Russian events. In December 2010, they won the 2011 Russian Championships. This was a big win, as they beat the current national champions. Tatiana couldn't compete internationally for a year because of rules about changing countries. This meant they missed many big events.

However, she became eligible in February 2011. They quickly competed in a smaller event to qualify for the World Championships. They won easily. The World Championships were first planned for Tokyo, Japan. But after a big earthquake, they were moved to Moscow. At the 2011 World Championships, Tatiana and Maxim won a silver medal. This was a huge achievement for their first season together. People were very impressed by how quickly they improved.

Success in 2011–2012

Volosozhar and Trankov at the 2011 Trophée Bompard

Volosozhar and Trankov at the 2012 World Championships.

For the 2011–12 season, Tatiana and Maxim trained in Russia and the United States. Maxim had a shoulder injury, so they had to be careful with lifts. They started the season strong, winning two competitions in September. On the Grand Prix series, they won Skate Canada and the 2011 Trophée Eric Bompard. This qualified them for the Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final.

At the Grand Prix Final, they won the short program. They finished second overall, earning a silver medal. They decided to skip the Russian Nationals to recover from injuries. At the 2012 European Championships, they won their first European title. They placed first in both parts of the competition. At the 2012 World Championships, they had a fall in the short program. But they came back strong in the free skate, winning that part of the competition. They earned their second World silver medal.

Becoming World Champions in 2012–2013

Volosozhar and Trankov at the 2013 World Championships podium.

Tatiana and Maxim spent time training in the U.S. and Italy for the 2012–13 season. They won both of their Grand Prix events, 2012 Skate America and the 2012 Cup of Russia. This qualified them for the Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Sochi, Russia. They won the gold medal there. Then, they won their second Russian national title.

Just before the 2013 European Championships, Maxim's father passed away. Despite this sad news, they decided to compete. They won the gold medal, showing incredible strength. In March, they competed at the 2013 World Championships. They won their first World title, placing first in both programs. They set new world records for the free skate and total score. They were Russia's first pairs gold medalists since 2005.

Olympic Glory in 2013–2014

Volosozhar at the awarding ceremony for Russian athletes with President Vladimir Putin

For the 2013–14 season, Tatiana and Maxim trained in several locations. They started by winning the 2013 Nebelhorn Trophy, breaking their own world records. They also won their two Grand Prix events, 2013 Skate America and 2013 NHK Trophy. At Skate America, they broke their world records again, setting new highest scores. They then won the gold medal at the 2014 European Championships.

The biggest event was the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Tatiana and Maxim competed in the new team event. They placed first in their part, helping Team Russia win the gold medal. In the individual pairs event, they broke their world record again in the short program. They also won the free skate, earning their second Olympic gold medal. They were the first figure skaters to win two gold medals at the same Olympics! After their Olympic success, they received a special award from Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Later Seasons and Family Life

Tatiana and Maxim planned to compete in the 2014–15 season. However, Maxim had a shoulder injury that needed surgery. So, they decided to take the whole season off for him to recover.

They returned for the 2015–16 season. They won the 2015 Nebelhorn Trophy. They also competed at the 2015 Trophée Éric Bompard, where they were first in the short program. They had to withdraw from another event due to Tatiana's injury. But they came back to win their third Russian national title in December 2015. In January 2016, they won their fourth European title in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Tatiana and Maxim decided to skip the 2016–17 season. They announced that they were expecting their first child.

Personal Life

Tatiana was born in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine. Her parents are of Russian background. Her first language is Russian, and she also understands Ukrainian well. She can communicate in English too. In December 2010, she became a Russian citizen.

Tatiana and Maxim Trankov, her skating partner, got engaged in February 2015. They were married on August 18, 2015. On February 16, 2017, Tatiana gave birth to their daughter, Angelica. On May 27, 2021, they welcomed their second child, a son named Theodore.

Records and Achievements

Tatiana and Maxim Trankov set many world records during their career. They were known for their high scores.

World Record Scores by Volosozhar and Trankov

Volosozhar and Trankov at the 2012 Rostelecom Cup.

They were the first pair to score over 230 points in total. They also became the first pair to score over 80 points in the short program and over 150 points in the free skate. Their short program score of 84.17 at the 2014 Winter Olympics was a world record until 2018.

Skating Programs

Tatiana Volosozhar & Maxim Trankov in Art on Ice 2014

Volosozhar and Trankov at the 2012 World Championships

Figure skaters perform different programs each season. These programs have music and choreography. Here are some of the programs Tatiana performed with her partners.

With Maxim Trankov

With Stanislav Morozov

Volosozhar and Morozov compete at the 2010 European Championships.

With Petr Kharchenko

Images for kids

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  Volosozhar and Trankov at the 2013 Skate America

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  Volosozhar and Trankov at the 2012 Nebelhorn Trophy

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  Volosozhar and Morozov compete at the 2008 Grand Prix Final.

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  Volosozhar and Kharchenko compete at the 2003 NHK Trophy.

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  Volosozhar and Trankov at the 2013 Nebelhorn Trophy

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  Volosozhar and Trankov at the 2012–13 Grand Prix Final

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  Volosozhar and Trankov at the 2011 World Championships

See also

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