The 2009 Russian Figure Skating Championships (Russian: Чемпионат России по фигурному катанию на коньках 2009) were the figure skating national championship to determine the national champions of Russia for the 2008–2009 season. Skaters competed at the senior level in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. The Juniors event was held separately.
The competition was held from December 24 to December 28, 2008 in Kazan. The winners were the 2009 Russian Champions.
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