Vasili Blagov facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Vasili Blagov |
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Blagov (right) in 1970
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| Full name | Vasili Vyacheslavovich Blagov |
| Country represented |  Soviet Union |
| Born | 29 October 1954 Moscow |
| Died | 9 May 2019 (aged 64) |
| Former partner | Irina Cherniaeva Natalia Dongauzer |
Vasili Vyacheslavovich Blagov (Russian: Василий Вячеславович Благов) was a talented figure skater from Russia. He was born on October 29, 1954, in Moscow. Vasili was known for his skills as a pair skater, which means he skated with a partner. He competed for the Soviet Union, which was a country that included Russia at the time. Vasili Blagov passed away on May 9, 2019.
Skating Career and Achievements
Vasili Blagov had two main partners during his career as a pair skater.
With Irina Cherniaeva
His first partner was Irina Cherniaeva. Together, they represented the Soviet Union at the 1972 Winter Olympics. They placed 6th in the pairs competition, which was a great achievement!
Vasili and Irina also competed in other big events:
- They placed 6th at the World Figure Skating Championships in 1972.
- They earned 5th place at the European Figure Skating Championships in 1973.
- They won the gold medal at the Soviet Figure Skating Championships in 1972.
- They won the silver medal at the Soviet Championships in 1973.
With Natalia Dongauzer
After skating with Irina, Vasili Blagov teamed up with Natalia Dongauzer (Pavlova). With Natalia, he continued to compete at a high level.
- They won the silver medal at the 1973 Prize of Moscow News competition.
Vasili Blagov's career showed his dedication and skill in figure skating, earning him top spots in national and international competitions.
