Alexander Smirnov (figure Skater)

Alexander Smirnov (figure Skater)

Alexander Viktorovich Smirnov (Russian: Александр Викторович Смирнов, born October 11, 1984 in Tver) is a Russian pair skater. Smirnov teamed up with Yuko Kavaguti in May of 2006. They are the 2010 European champions, 2009 and 2010 World bronze medalists, 2011 Grand Prix Final bronze medalists, and 2008–2010 Russian Champions. They have won a total of four European medals. On the Grand Prix series, they have won thirteen medals, including gold medals at 2008 Skate Canada International, 2010 Cup of Russia, 2011 Cup of China, 2011 NHK Trophy and the 2012 Trophee Eric Bompard