Russian figure skaters who supported the war were not allowed to the Olympics: details.

According to inkorr.com: Russian figure skaters Alexander Stepanova and Ivan Bukin will perform at an ice show in Italy. According to the website Artistico.skatepower, the show titled Bol on Ice will take place on January 10, 2026, in Bologna. It was also revealed that four Russian figure skaters made it to the Olympics: Petr Gumenik, Adelia Petrosyan, Vladislav Dikidji, and Alina Gorbachova.

However, Russians who supported the war and were written about by 'Glavkom' missed their chance to go to the Olympics. Among them were Alexander Stepanova and Ivan Bukin, who were registered for ice dancing.

Recently, Ivan Bukin and Alexander Stepanova attended an annual event in Russia, where dictator Putin was also present.

Achievements of the figure skaters

Ivan Bukin and Alexander Stepanova have many sports achievements: they are two-time vice champions of Europe, three-time bronze medalists of European championships, four-time champions and vice champions of Russia, and also won bronze twice at national championships.

Although some of their colleagues will not be able to participate in the Olympics due to supporting the war, Alexander Stepanova and Ivan Bukin are preparing for the ice show in Italy. We will follow their performances and further achievements in sports.

Events in the sports world, particularly in figure skating, continue to attract attention as they often reflect broader social and political processes. The performances of Ukrainian and Russian athletes under international sports sanctions raise interest, as their participation in competitions becomes a symbolic gesture in the context of current events in the world. It is essential to monitor further developments in this area and their impact on international relations.