Alexander Smirnov with partner Kawaguchi at the 2009 World Championships Gala.
Alexander Smirnov is a Russian Pair skater. Smirnov partnered with Yuko Kawaguchi in the spring of 2006. They are the 2008 & 2009 Russian Champions, the 2009 European silver medalists, and the 2009 World Bronze Medalists.
He previously competed with partners Alexandra Danilova and Ekaterina Vasileva. Vasileva & Smirnov placed sixth at the 2006 World Junior Figure Skating Championships.
Programs[]
| Season | Short Program | Free Skating |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-2009 | The Swan by Camille Saint-Saëns |
I Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo |
| 2007-2008 | Introduction and Rondo capriccioso by Camille Saint-Saëns |
Love Story Soundtrack by Francis Lai |
| 2006-2007 | Introduction and Rondo capriccioso by Camille Saint-Saëns |
Piano Concerto by Camille Saint-Saëns Bachianas Brasileiras by Heitor Villa-Lobos Van Helsing Soundtrack by Alan Silvestri |
Competitive highlights[]
(with Kawaguchi)
| Event | 2006-2007 | 2007-2008 | 2008-2009 |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | 9th | 4th | 3rd |
| European silver medalists | 3rd | 2nd | |
| Russia | 1st | 1st | |
| Grand Prix Final | 5th | 5th | |
| Cup of Russia | 3rd | 3rd | 2nd |
| Skate Canada | 3rd | 1st | |
| Coupe International Nice | 1st | 1st |
(with Vasilieva)
| Event | 2005-2006 |
|---|---|
| World Junior Championships | 6th |
| Russia | 6th |
| Junior Grand Prix, Poland | 2nd |