Alexander Petrov

Alexander Petrov ( Russian: Александр Дмитриевич Петров ) is a 14 year old boy who has appeared internationally since 9 years old,
coached previously by Mishin's wife Mishina but is now a full time student of Alexei Mishin,
a young Ilia Kulik in the making.

Russian Bio: http://www.fskate.ru/skaters/1000.html
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Petrov_(figure_skater)

Petrov's first international win at the 2008 Vilinus Cup ( 9 years old ): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWQkiCboMio

2014 Junior Worlds ( 4th Place ):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucBbz5kiijs&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mhGSqJSvC0

May 2015 Update

ISU bio
http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00014092.htm

Another Russian biography
http://fsrussia.ru/biografiya/77-petrov-alexander.html

Icenetwork bio
http://web.icenetwork.com/skaters/profile/alexander_petrov

Wikipedia
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Petrov_(figure_skater)

Tracings entry
http://tracings.net/petr-alex.html

Social media

Alexander's VK
http://vk.com/id169190817

Programs

2014-15
SP El Conquistador by Maxime Rodriguez
FS Antonio Vivaldi medley

2015 Junior Worlds SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASAijuDNAg8
2015 Junior Worlds FS
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2ixlkx

2015. Russian Junior Nationals SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggvvPgOWlqY
2015. Russian Junior Nationals FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZKoAJ1MEdE

2014-15 Russian Nationals SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkntwCaxXdo
2014-15 Russian Nationals FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s-bvtbK8fs

2014 JGPF SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV8WzQTOWaQ
2014 JGPF FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3bd-D9I1dY

Alexander clinched silver in the 2014-15 Challenger Series with his performance at Warsaw Cup!

2014 Warsaw Cup SP Personal best SP 75.74
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbaT8ovCJao
2014 Warsaw Cup.FS Personal best FS 155.79. and best total 231.53
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nbaT8ovCJao

2014 Finlandia SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN-mBKxRDoM
2014 Finlandia FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu_icdcXhrM

2014 Coupe de Nice SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cyn7rP0z1u4
2014 Coupe de Nice FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iy04WO5Uzdk

2014 JGP Ljubljana SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-uyCmsdHFk
2014 JGP Ljubljana FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uIm7J6cpWk

2014 JGP Tallinn SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4pqexKUzhk
2014 JGP Tallinn FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJfxV_pYoVc

2014 Russian Cup First Stage September FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0HTr1lAMPI

2013-14
SP The Godfather soundtrack by Nino Rota
FS Once Upon a Time in America by Ennio Morricone soundtrack

2014 Junior Worlds SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mhGSqJSvC0
2014 Junior Worlds FS Season Best Score FS 140.31 and Total. 210.03
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucBbz5kiijs

2014 Russian Junior Nationals SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRWsbHWeFag
2014 Russian Junior Nationals FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHrbcf-jlCY

2014 Russian Nationals SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HR9Pwu84LA
2014 Russian Nationals FS
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x18u93m_rn-2014-alexander-petrov-fs_sport

2013 JGPF SP Season Best SP 70.92
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x180plu_jgpf-2013-alexander-petrov-sp_sport
2013 JGPF FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2Zfl6u51YY

2013 Volvo Cup SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVGVtso7Dzg
2013 Volvo Cup FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdTGySakN5k

2013 Baltic Cup SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ9SIHy5T3Y
2013 JGP Baltic Cup FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWTmlSt7wiQ

2013 JGP Czech Skate SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7qh_vfUtbg
2013 JGP Czech Skate FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuO8O1FvK64

2012-13
SP Fugue by Johann Sebastian Bach
FS Once Upon a Time in America by Ennio Morricone; choreo. by Edvald Smirnov

2013 Russian Junior Nationals SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EKtd04RrJA
2013 Russian Junior Nationals FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkqZqr8i1g0

2012 Russian Cup Fifth Stage Moscow November SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALyrRAbzdTQ
2012 Russian Cup Fifth Stage Moscow November FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wanc3-fd9do

2012 Russian Cup Fourth Stage Kazan November FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ql_bM9qfOLY

2012 JGP Bosphorus (Istanbul ) SP. Season best SP. 60.28
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LU0xkFF2ZY
2012 JGP Bosphorus (Istanbul) FS Season best FS 114.17 and Total 174.45
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IRtOKICzdM

2012 JGP Courchevel SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0xX1vMzffo
2012 JGP Courchevel FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy9iY1EpNU0


2011-12
SP Summer by David Garrett
FS Blood Diamond soundtrack

2011 November NRW Trophy SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFSnGjkShOU
2011 November NRW Trophy FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oi1qauOgmM

2011 December MMR Panin Memorial FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d02akBByzSU

2012 April "Crystal Skate" FS
Blood Diamonds soundtrack
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZGO3yHAWtE

2010-11
SP Summer by David Garrett
FS Kalinka, Cossack Patrol

2010 December MMR Panin Memorial Russian Cup Stage V SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg7tfSYCcvk
2010 December MMR Panin Memorial Russian Cup Stage V FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJRe2ISVwao

2011 March Zhuk Memorial Russian Cup FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A1oNsJA89Q

2011 April St Petersburg Cup Final FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpcEiEEE8Mc

2009-10
SP Bumblebee Boogie
FS Kalinka, Cossack Patrol

2010 March Zhuk Memorial Russian Cup FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eExiRoEKq3U

2009 International figure skating school of Alexei Mishin.Summer Camp.Estonia.Tartu.2009, June 26. SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-sxO5ooFSQ

2008
FS Axel F (from Beverly Hills Cop) by Harold Faltermeyer

May 25, 2008, Silver boys 1998-97, RUS, SPb, Akademia, Vilnius Open Cup 2008, 2 place
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWQkiCboMio

Feb 10, 2008, Silver 1998, RUS, Saint Petersburg, Akademija, Vilnius Winter Cup 2008, 4 place
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_acXyW1AOWg

Competitive history



Baby Pictures!

First medal
May 25, 2008, Silver boys 1998-97, RUS, SPb, Akademia, Vilnius Open Cup 2008, 2 place
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWQkiCboMio

And I had never seen this program before to Bumblebee Boogie
2009 International figure skating school of Alexei Mishin.Summer Camp.Estonia.Tartu.2009, June 26.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-sxO5ooFSQ



Exhibitions

2014 Mishin's Show- March 10, 2014- Mr. Pinstripe Suit by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8PJwkZflnQ

2014 Junior Worlds EX - Mr. Pinstripe Suit by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2YFN4756vw

Golden Skate articles and threads

August 2012 Report on JGP Courchevel
http://www.goldenskate.com/2012/08/2012-jgp-courchevel-recap/

September 2012 Report on JGP Bosphorua
http://www.goldenskate.com/2012/09/2012-jgp-bosphorus/

Other articles and media

March 2015 "Red-hot Uno in full control after excellent short"
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2015...hot-uno-in-full-control-after-excellent-short

2014 Interview with Mishin. He speaks about Alexander.
http://www.allsportinfo.ru/index.php?id=87714
Translation here
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/sh...ander-Petrov&p=1029171&viewfull=1#post1029171

Sep 2014 Reports on Alexander's first JGP win, JGP Tallinn 2014
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2014...v-wins-first-career-jgp-gold-medal-in-estonia
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2014...-takes-lead-in-two-disciplines-at-jgp-estonia

August 2014-Report on JGP Slovenia 2014, where Alexander. won silver
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2014/08/29/92057038/jin-erases-petrovs-lead-to-take-gold-in-slovenia

Mar 2014-Report on Junior Worlds 2014
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2014/03/13/69244116/nguyen-jumps-ahead-in-competitive-mens-short

I was going to start a thread for Alexander, but then I noticed we have one already...maybe it will be a bit more active now.

He won his first gold in a senior competition today, beating his countryman (and fellow Mishin student) Artur Dmitriev Jr. by more than 30 points.

http://nice-baie-des-anges.fr/images/stories/docs-coupe/resultats2014/html/CAT005RS.HTM

I like him a lot, but I'm ready to see some different kinds of programs from him...wonder what he will do in the gala tomorrow?

I like him a lot too
His exhibition from last season: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8PJwkZflnQ

Oh, I love him - so yay, a thread! I was actually wondering about starting one, but I'm really bad about finding out news and such things, so... I had no idea either that one already existed.

I actually love his SP - seeing that for the first time at his first JGP this season was what made him a Favourite of mine. When it ended I found myself thinking - to my surprise - "You know what? I really loved that!" And I've rewatched it countless times, and enjoyed it even more each time.

LRK said:

I actually love his SP - seeing that for the first time at his first JGP this season was what made him a Favourite of mine. When it ended I found myself thinking - to my surprise - "You know what? I really loved that!" And I've rewatched it countless times, and enjoyed it even more each time.

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Yes, me too. The SP was a big transition from last season. Very mature & charismatic. No longer the feel of a junior skater.

Petrov surely matrues very quickly. :yay:

I love him, too.

His LP at Nice Cup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdeLKLWGhug

I was thinking of reviving this thread, but I guess y'all beat me to the punch. Congratulations to Petrov for winning his first senior competition. May the triple axel be with him for JGPF.

Sandpiper said:

I was thinking of reviving this thread, but I guess y'all beat me to the punch. Congratulations to Petrov for winning his first senior competition. May the triple axel be with him for JGPF.

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I will laugh all the way untill Junior Worlds if Petrov wins JGPF.

There is a poll on Petrov's vk fan-club that asks "do you think Alexander will try the quad this year" (correct me if I'm wrong, i used google to translate). If you click on the "Да" (yes) option right at the top, it will show you the vk IDs of the people who voted yes and one of them is Petrov himself. lol
http://vk.com/club43280817?w=poll-43280817_500
So maybe he might add the quad into his LP later in the season. But much will depend on whether Mishin thinks he is ready I suppose.

Well, actually I think he can wait for another year to try out the quad. He might have landed it now in practice already, I guess. But I don't think you must put it in junior. I think junior you should stay as clean as you want, don't push too much.
He is just 15 while Boyang and Shoma are almost 17 (and both don't have reliable 3A like Petrov).

I don't think he needs to bring the quad to juniors. In fact, I don't care much if he wins JGPF or Junior Worlds. I want him and his team to do what's best for the long haul. (Now, what exactly that is, I don't know. Should he start the quad early so he can keep the good technique forever? Or should he wait until after he's done growing, to avoid injuries?)

Lol, if he brings the quad, do you think he has any chance at Russian Nationals? I mean, he came close to beating Voronov in the SP.

I wonder if he goes by Sasha or Alexander in his everyday life? Sasha is so much easier to type.

He's definitely come a long way in just half a year. I thought he was cute at Junior Worlds...good, but not extraordinary. I do like his current programs, apart from the somewhat distorted-sounding recording on the LP (someone asked him about it in an interview, so I know it's not just me, but he said he was used to it & didn't notice). As for the quad, I think Mishin is a master of strategy and will bring it in as soon as he thinks the time is right. I guess Sasha could probably medal at Nationals, but it would be tough without any quad. I'm almost more excited for that competition than the Grand Prix, to be honest. :yes:

Currently he is practicing 4T and 4L (August interview), of which he said he personally prefers 4L but will most probably add 4T first. I agree that a clean skate is more important than adding a quad. Nice Cup was the first clean LP in a couple of seasons. But I also see great rewards if he lands a quad. It will boost his reputation among the judges and he will move up the pecking order in RusFed's estimation. Might he try it out at the Volvo Open, where there is less pressure? I have no idea. It is still a big risk to take. I can only trust Mishin's judgment.

As for Nationals, IF there is a quad, I think quad+ clean skate will guarantee him a podium position. Sadly, I don't think anyone will beat Kovtun unless he falls more than once. That's how held-up I think Kovtun is.

IMO, the person he needs to beat is really Pitkeev. Eteri might still send Pitkeev to Junior Nationals and Junior Worlds, so there's a possibility of 3 showdowns between the two. Last season he lost to Pitkeev by less than 2pts at Junior Nationals and then at Junior Worlds he led Pitkeev after the SP, only to be overtaken after a messy LP. I see these two as the future of Russian mens skating, and also world skating. To get a one-up on your main rival while you are still a junior and he is technically a senior now, will be a big help down the road. Huge confidence boost and also like I mentioned, moves him ahead in the pecking order.

I think Petrov is more expressive than Pitkeev, and he has better command on ice IMO. But in term of being better competitor, maybe he still has quite a way to go. Mishin has done a great job with him I am glad to see him growing up like this. As for the quad I think he might try it at JGPF, or at Junior World.

I hope the boys will be fierce rivals and push each other to become better...if they become the new Plushy & Yagudin, my prayers will be answered.

gallavich said:

I wonder if he goes by Sasha or Alexander in his everyday life? Sasha is so much easier to type.

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On his social media accounts, he uses "Alex" often in his ID. Whether his friends call him that or "Sasha", I dunno.


About Pitkeev, yes I agree. Very strong competitor, atm more so than Petrov, but can sometimes be too clinical/cold. Sasha more expressive and therefore to me at least, more appealing/charismatic.

Honestly, since Plushy went into semi-retirement, I have been so bored with Russian mens skating (and mens skating in general).. until this year.

adelia said:

There is a poll on Petrov's vk fan-club that asks "do you think Alexander will try the quad this year" (correct me if I'm wrong, i used google to translate). If you click on the "Да" (yes) option right at the top, it will show you the vk IDs of the people who voted yes and one of them is Petrov himself. lol
http://vk.com/club43280817?w=poll-43280817_500
So maybe he might add the quad into his LP later in the season. But much will depend on whether Mishin thinks he is ready I suppose.

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Love that! I wonder if that is a hint?

My guess would be that he'll have the quad by next year at the very least - and I think Mr Mishin will have it in there when it is consistent. By the way, did he have the 3A last year? I think I only saw one performance of his last year - and I don't think he did then? But I may be misremembering.

It's funny that you say he used to have messy LPs - as now he just seem solidity personified to me. I mean, there may be mistakes, yes, but... it's difficult for me to envision him as a splatterer. But then, what a difference a year may make.

And I'm with you, adelia - I've not had a favourite Russian man after Plushy.... I've liked some of them well enough, but not more than that. Until now.

LRK said:

By the way, did he have the 3A last year? I think I only saw one performance of his last year - and I don't think he did then? But I may be misremembering.

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Yes, he did have the 3a last year.