Evgeni Platov
Russian figure skater
Evgeni Arkadievich Platov (Ukrainian to English: Ev'heni Arkadievich Platov) (Russian: Евгений Аркадьевич Платов; born August 7, 1967; Ukrainian: Євген Аркадійович Платов) is a Russian former competitive ice dancer. He is best known for his partnership with Oksana Grishuk from 1989 to 1998. With Grishuk, he is a two-time Olympic champion (1994, 1998), four-time World champion (1994–1997), and three-time European champion (1996–1998).
With previous partner Elena Krykanova, he was a three-time World Junior champion (1984–1986). During his career, he represented the Soviet Union, the Unified Team, and Russia. Since retiring from competition, he works as a figure skating coach and choreographer.
Personal life
Platov was born on August 7, 1967, in Odesa, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union. He lived in Odesa until his move to Moscow, Russian SFSR, in 1982. He married Maria Anikanova, a Russian figure skater and later actress, but they eventually divorced.
Platov settled in New Jersey in 1998.
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