Olga Sharutenko - Feature Artist 
As a young girl, Olga Sharutenko wanted to follow in her mother’s footsteps and become a figure skater and began her training at the age of six. She and her skating partner joined the Russian National Junior team and in 1995 became Junior World Champions. After this success, they were invited to join the Russian Senior National team and were to enjoy great success in their sports, winning numerous competitions around the world.
In 1999 she joined the theatrical skating troupe Russian Ice Stars and performed in Peter Pan On Ice, The Phantom of the Opera on Ice, Barnum On Ice and also performed in the UK and Australian tour of Nutcracker on Ice, where she performed the lead role of Clara.
Olga wowed audiences when she joined the Imperial Ice Stars production of Sleeping Beauty on Ice, playing the role of the Lilac Fairy and looks forward to playing Odette in 2006/2007 Worldwide tour of Swan Lake on Ice.
1993 Blue Swords Trophy, Germany 1st
1994 Blue Swords Trophy, Germany 1st
1995 Nebelhorn Trophy, Germany 1st
1995 World Championships (J), Hungary 1st
1995 Alps Cup, Germany 1st
1996 Memorial K Shaffer, Austria 1st
1996 Che Skate, Ostrava 2nd
1996 Lysiane Lauret Challenge, France 3rd
1996 Russian Skating Championships, Russia 1st
1997 Skate Israel, Israel 3rd
1997 Russian Skating Championships, Russia 1st
1998 Russian Skating Championships, Russia 1st
1998 Winter Universiade, Slovenia 1st
1999 Winter Universiade, Sth Korea 1st
1999 Skate Canada, Canada 6th
1999 Galzerkirkhin Cup, Germany 6th
2004 Cup of Siberia 1st
In addition, Olga has won a further 15 Gold, 4 Silver and 11 Bronze Medals.
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Olena Pyatash - Feature Artist 
Olena Pyatash began to skate at the age of five in her home town of Kharkov, Ukraine, where she trained as an Ice Dancer. She took part in numerous ice skating competitions around the world and enjoyed a notable sports career.
She joined the Bobrin Ice Theatre in Moscow in 1996 and in 1997 joined the Russian Ice Stars performing in productions of Sleeping Beauty, Barnum, Sensational Ice and the Australia and New Zealand tour of Nutcracker On Ice.
Elena was delighted to join the Imperial Ice Stars in their 2004/2005 tour of Sleeping Beauty on Ice. The most important thing in her life is her young son, Devid.
1992 Ukrainian National Championships, Ukraine 1st
1992 Republican Junior Games, Ukraine 2nd
1993 Polish Figure Skating Championships, Poland 2nd
1993 Ukrainian National Championships, Ukraine 1st
1993 USSR Junior Winter Games, USSR 1st
1993 Junior Cup of Ukraine 1st
1993 Junior European Olympics, Spain 1st
1994 Winter Games, Russia 3rd
1994 Cup of Germany, Germany 3rd
1994 Universiade, Italy 3rd
1994 Ukrainian National Championships, Ukraine 1st
1995 Ukrainian National Championships, Ukraine 1st
1995 Blue Swords Trophy, Germany 2nd
1996 World Championships, Hungary
1996 Universiade, Spain 3rd
Vadim Yarkov – Feature Artist 
Vadim was born in Kazakhstan and started to skate at the age of six. At 15 he moved to the city of Sverdlorsk and began to skate as a pair skater. He was a member of the USSR national team from 1991 to 1995 and won a total of 16 gold medals, 20 silver medals and 9 bronze medals. He also became a Master of Sport, International Degree.
In 1995, Vadim joined the ice company founded by Tatiana Tarasova and in 1996 he joined the Moscow on Ice Company and performed in California, USA. In 1997, he joined the Russian Ice Stars, and appeared for them for seven years, performing leading roles in all productions. IN 2004 Vadim joined the Imperial Ice Stars, playing the role of the Prince in the worldwide tour of Sleeping Beauty on Ice.
When he has time to relax, he enjoys listening to music, watching movies and riding motor scooters.
Anton Klykov - Feature Artist 
Anton Klykov was born in Moscow and began to skate when four years old. At the age of 14 he won a place in the Russian national ice skating team and since 1998 has won many national & international skating competitions.
In 2004 Anton joined the Imperial Ice Stars tour of Sleeping Beauty on Ice. In his spare time, his interests are football, hockey and karate.
1997 Grand Prix of Russia 3rd
1998 Russian Army Championship 3rd
1998 Grand Prix of Russia 2nd
1999 Russian Army Championship 1st
1999 Grand Prix of Russia 3rd
2000 Cup of Russia 3rd
2000 Obefsdorft, Germany 1st
2001 Cup of BSK (championship) 1st
2001 Cup of Minsk (championship) 1st
Andrei Penkine - Feature Artist 
Andrei, who has been skating since the age of three, was born in St. Petersburg. His career began as a single skater competing in many European competitions; he won Bronze medals at the Baltika Cup and Championship of St. Petersburg.
Andrei turned professional in 1998 and joined the Russian Ice Stars; he has appeared in Cinderella, Peter Pan, The Phantom of the Opera, Barnum, Nutcracker on Ice and Ice Spectacular.
Andrei joined the Imperial Ice Stars in 2004, touring Worldwide in Sleeping Beauty on Ice. In his spare time Andrei enjoys all types of sports including tennis and watching his hometown football team Zenit; he is an avid supporter of Manchester United.
1991 Baltic Trophy, Finland 2nd
1991 Leningrad Trophy, Russia 3rd
1992 Helsinki Trophy, Finland 3rd
1992 Leningrad Trophy, Russia 3rd
1992 Baltic Trophy, Finland 2nd
1993 Leningrad Trophy, Russia 2nd
1993 Baltic Trophy, Finland 2nd
1994 Leningrad Trophy, Russia 2nd
1994 Baltic Trophy, Finland 2nd
Andrei Averkine
Andrei Averkine was born in Moscow and began his skating training at five; at the age of eight he won his first competition, the Moscow Cup. He finished his sports skating career at the age of 17 and joined the Big Moscow Circus on Ice for three years.
Andrei joined The Imperial Ice Stars in 2004 when he appeared in Sleeping Beauty on Ice. Andrei likes to collect the currencies of foreign countries in his spare time.
1991 Moscow Cup (Junior) 1st
1997 Russian Army Championships 1st
1999 Russian Cup 3rd
1999 Russian Army Championships 3rd.
Maxim Beliakov
Maxim Beliakov began his career in ice skating in 1986, in his home town of Nizhniy Novgorod. After taking part in numerous Ice Skating Competitions as a single skater, he turned professional in 2001 and began performing in Ice Shows. He is a graduate of the University of Physical Culture in Nizhniy Novgorod. He enjoys reading in his spare time and also likes to play billiards and football.
Elena Bogospassaeva
At the age of seven, Elena Bogosposaeva was taken by her father to a figure skating school and it was here that she fell in love with Ice Skating. At the age of 12, she began to skate in sports pairs and, with her partner, took part in many international skating competitions.
She joined the Russian Ice Stars in 2001 and took part in the UK and European tours of Barnum on Ice and Nutcracker on Ice. She
performed during the Nutcracker on Ice
Australian and New Zealand tour in 2003.
In 2004 she joined the Imperial Ice Stars, touring Worldwide in Sleeping Beauty on Ice. She is currently studying at the Institute of Physical Education in St. Petersburg.
1997 Skate Israel 1st
1998 Trophy of Hungary (ISU Grand Prix) 1st
1998 Ukrainian Grand Prix 2nd
1996 Cup of Russia 3rd
1997 Cup of Russia 2nd
1998 Cup of Russia 3rd
Olga Boguslavska
Olga was born and grew up in Latvia. She began figure skating at the age of four. Soon after her birth her father bought her skates. By the age of seven years, she was the best in her class, and ranked first at numerous contests. Already at that age, she realised it would be very hard for her to exist without figure skating. At the age of 13 she started to skate with a partner. In 1996 she made her debut with her partner at the World Championship in Brisbane (Australia). It was an unforgettable experience.
During the same year, they performed at the European Championships in Sofia (Bulgaria), and at the World Championships in Edmonton (Canada). They were the youngest participants in the contest. From 1998-2003, Olga started single skating training under the supervision of Olga Markova in Novogorsk (Russia), also training in France with Surayia Bonaly. From 2002 she skated in partnership with Andrei Brovenko, in Latvia, and trained in Riga and St Petersburg under the supervision of Ludmila Velikova, participating in many World and European Championships.
Her leisure time is spent in fitness clubs, doing aerobics and yoga. Olga also enjoys cycling, roller skating, reading and listening to music. She is a fourth year student of St Petersburg’s Institute of Physical Culture.
Stepan Eremin
Born in Moscow 1986, Stepan Eremin started skating at the age of four. Stepan enjoyed his competitive career and went on to gain many medals in Russian national competitions and international grand prix competitions. Stepan’s interests are computers and photography.
Stanislav Evdomikov 
Stanislav was born in the city of Perm, Russia. In 1983, at the age of 5 years old, Stanislav took his first steps on ice. His talent was soon recognised and he was invited to become a member of the Russian national team.
During his competitive career, Stanislav enjoyed a great deal of success, including winning the 2003 ISU Grand Prix and also gaining a silver medal at the Russian Cup in 2002. His appearance as a member of the Imperial Ice Stars, is Stanislav’s first professional venture, a challenge he is looking forward to . In his time away from the ice, Stanislav enjoys to relax by listening to good music.
Yulia Gavrilova 
Yulia Gavrilova was born in St Petersburg in 1982. At the age of four she was taken to the figure skating school by her father. He was her first coach. At the age of 14 she began to skate in pair skating in England. After her time in competition finished, she performed for the St Petersburg Ballet on Ice company. In 2005 she graduated from the Academy of Physcal Education in St Petersburg. She has a two year old son Danila. When she has spare time to relax she enjoys theatre and music.
Artem Ievdokimov
Born in Kiev in 1975, Artem Ievdokimov started both skating and gymnastics at the age of five. He chose at the age of eight to continue his gymnastic career, winning many medals in gymnastic competitions throughout Russia. At the age of 21, Artem decided to combine his love of gymnastics with ice skating and now hopes that the audience will enjoy his unique skills. It comes as no surprise that Artem enjoys Extreme Sport activities which include skydiving.
Anastasia Kapitanova
Anastasia Kapitanova was born in Moscow in 1984. Her first steps on ice were at the age of four. Her competition life brought her a gold medal at The Cup of Moscow in 1999 at also a 4th place at the National Championships of Russia in the same year. Anastasia performed professionally for the Moscow on Ice Company, before joining the Imperial Ice Stars’ world tour of Sleeping Beauty on Ice in 2005. She enjoys computers, her pets and home arrangements when at home in Moscow.
Vladislava Kovalenko
Vladaslava Kovalenko was born in Ekaterinburg and started skating at the very young age of three. After skating for Russia in many international competitions, she achieved a Master of Sport international class qualification. When Vladislava is not skating her spare time is taken up with her beautiful daughter Vaselina.
Konstantin Krasnenkov
Konstantin was born in 1977 in the city of Cherlabynsk. He began his training on ice at the age of 5 years old and was eventually accepted into the Russian National team in the discipline of Sports pairs. As a member of the national squad, Kostia competed in the world championships at junior level, taking 5th place. Kostia also competed internationally at senior level, taking a gold Medal at the Blue Swords Championships.
After turning professional, Kostia performed for the Bobrin Ice Company, the Kremlin Circus on Ice company and more recently as a principal skater for the Disney on Ice company. After touring the world in Arena ice shows, Kostia wished to perform on the theatre stage and was delighted to be accepted into the Imperial Ice Stars troupe. In his spare time, Kostia enjoys playing Ice Hockey and going to the Cinema.
Viktoria Kuzmenko
Viktoria began her skating life at the age of six. She has attained Master of Sports, national level three times and won the Siberian National Cup, her home country’s championship, which she considers to be a great honour. She also took first place in the Russian National Cup and became a member of the Russian National Skating Team.
In 2004 Viktoria joined the Imperial Ice Stars in Sleeping Beauty on Ice. In her spare time, she enjoys participating in all kinds of sport, also listening to music and reading and writing poetry.
1999 Cup of Siberia 1st
2000 Cup of Siberia 1st
2000 International Grand Prix of Novosibirsk 1st
2001 Championship of Russian Army 3rd
2002 Cup of Belovo 1st
2003 Open Championships of Moscow 2nd
2003 Championship of Russian Army 2nd
2004 Cup of Siberia 1st
Svetlana Maskevitch
Svetlana Maskevitch was born in St Petersburg, and began skating at the age of six years old. She finished her sporting career at the age of 14 and joined the St Petersburg Ice Theatre, where she performed as a soloist of the company. Svetlana took part in a number of the Theatre’s tours and performed in such countries as Korea, Israel, France, Finland, Latvia, Estonia and numerous tours of her own country.
In 1999, she graduated from the St. Petersburg Academy of Physical Culture. In 2001 she performed in the European Tours of Barnum on Ice and Nutcracker on Ice And in 2004 joined the Imperial Ice Stars worldwide tour of Sleeping Beauty on Ice.
1986 All Union Championships of Russia 2nd
1986 St Petersburg Championships 1st
1985 Championship of Latvia 1st
1987 All Union Championships of Russia 2nd
1988 Estonian Open Championship 2nd
1998 St Petersburg Open Championships 1st
1989 Grand Prix of Stockholm 1st
1990 St Petersburg Open Championships 1st
Alexei Minin
Alexei was born in the grand city of Moscow in 1975. At the age of 4 , he was admitted to the figure skating school “AZLK” in Moscow, his first coach being Olga Gavrilova. In 1990, he began his tuition with Sergei Dobroskokov, who began to train him in the discipline of sports pair skating and finally in 1996 he joined the “CSKA” skating group, under the coaching of Nina Mozer.
Alexei became a member of the Russian National team and skated for the national team until 1999; during this time he received the award of ‘Master of Sports’. In 1996, Alexei also graduated from the sport academy of Russia, on the speciality of Figure Skating with an honours degree.
1999 saw Alexei turn professional and join the Bobrin Ice Theatre, performing alongside two of Russia’s legendary skaters, Natalia Bestimyanova and Andrei Bukin and also the former champion skater, Igor Bobrin, and performing in America, Italy, France and Korea.
Alexei joined the Imperial Ice Stars in 2004 for their worldwide tour of Sleeping Beauty on Ice. Alexei’s interests away from the ice centre around summer and winter fishing. He also enjoys Formula One racing, his idol being Jacques Villeneuve.
Svetlana Nalimova
Born in Ekaterinburg, Svetlana Nalimova started skating at the age of five. Her first steps on the ice were taken with her mum. In 1984 Svetlana won The Cup of Russia and was also a member of National Team of Russia, competing and being the medal winner in many international competitions. Svetlana enjoys photography and choreography.
Roman Poleshchuk
Born 1984 in Moscow, Roman Poleshchuk started skating at the age of six. In 1997-1998 he competed in the Championship of Moscow taking 1st Place, and then Joined the National Team of Russia. He enjoys travel, skiing and ice hockey.
Alexei Pozdnyakov 
Alexei Pozdnyakov was born in 1977 and took to the ice in 1981. At the age of 14 he won his first competition, The Junior Cup of Moscow. After that, he also enjoyed success as a two time winner of The Cup of Russia in 1998 and 1999 as well as a bronze medal at the championship of Russia in 1993. Alexei performed for Moscow Circus on ice for two years before working with Tony Mercer for the first time on the Australian tour of Nutcracker on Ice. He was delighted to join up with Tony again and join the Imperial Ice Stars for their performances of Sleeping Beauty on Ice. Reading, history, computers, cars and all forms of sports keep Alexei occupied when he is at home.
Maxim Sosnin
Born in Ekaterinburg in 1979, Maxim Sosnin started skating at the age of four. Maxim has skated in national and international competitions for the Russian national figure skating team and obtained his degree in Master of Sport. His interests include deep sea diving, travel and the odd game of tennis.
Ekaterina Stelmakova
Ekaterina first tied skates to her feet at the tender age of 3 years old and has never parted with the ice since that day. Famous specialists Maleva, Kudriavtsev and Tchaikovskaya were among her coaches. At fourteen years old, she won the Gold medal at the Red Army Cup championship, but this young lady didn’t dream about a career in sport, she longed for the world of theatrical performance.
At seventeen, Ekaterina was admitted to ‘colorice’, a vanguard modern show on ice troupe. For three years she performed in solo and pairs and enjoyed performing in a number of roles. Kate studies at the Moscow academy of sport and wants to become a coach in figure skating. She wants to find her place in the Art and try other possibilities. She is enthralled to be a member of the prestigious Imperial Ice Stars.