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Russian Figure Skaters’ Return: A New Era or deja Vu for the “Eteri Girls”?
Russian Figure Skaters’ Return: A New Era or Deja Vu for the “Eteri Girls”?
By ArchySports.com Staff | September 24, 2025
The ice is buzzing again with the return of Russian figure skaters to the international circuit. after a prolonged absence spanning over three seasons, these athletes are once again gracing competitions, albeit under a new banner: “neutral” athletes. This significant shift, observed in both men’s and women’s disciplines, raises compelling questions about the future landscape of figure skating and the enduring legacy of its most dominant training group.
For years, the “Eteri Girls,” a cohort of skaters trained under the tutelage
Aiko Tanaka
Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.
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