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Konstantin Menshov (Russian: Константин Александрович Меньшов) born 23 February 1983, in Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union, is a Russian figure skater. He is the 2014 European bronze medalist, a two-time (2010, 2012) Nebelhorn Trophy silver medalist, a two-time (2007, 2012) NRW Trophy champion, and the 2011 Russian national champion. Menshov is one of the few skaters to have landed two quad jumps in a short program.
Contents
Personal life
Career
Programs
Competitive highlights
References
External links
Personal life Edit
Between Sergei Voronov, Evgeni Plushenko, and Konstantin, 2015-16 may be the year of the Russian Silver Foxes. Konstantin turned 32 on February 23, and like his fellow 32-year-old Plushy, he's still not ready to retire.
Here is a recent video of Konstantin skating to Rachmaninoff, as performed live by pianist Luka Safronov in Elena Berezhnaya's Ice Theatre.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH0UM4yx-m8
Incredible collection of some of his quad attempts:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fx3GnlX4TlY
A video interview with Konstantin
http://www.figureskating-online.com/konstantin-menshov.html
Cute childhood photo of Kostya and Plushy in St. Petersburg:
http://cfile215.uf.daum.net/image/1473553850DF93A3265449
His ISU bio
http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00006781.htm
His icenetwork bio
http://web.icenetwork.com/skaters/profile/konstantin_menshov
His wikipedia page
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konstantin_Menshov
Russian biography entry
http://fsrussia.ru/biografiya/45-menshov-konstantin.html
His tracings.net entry:
http://tracings.net/mens-kons.html
Konstantin's personal VK page:
https://vk.com/id236848
Konstantin's Instagram
https://instagram.com/menshovkonstantin/
His facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/konstantin.menshov
Website listed for him on his ISU bio
http://menshov-skate.ru
Fan page on VK:
https://vk.com/konstantinmenshov
Kostya skated his best ever SP this season at TEB! He is still improving at 32!!
2015-16
SP Rotting Romance by Marc Terenzi
FS Mad World by Gary Jules, Radioactive by Lindsey Stirling and Pentatnix (Imagine Dragons Cover)
2015 Finlandia Trophy SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=611A9HuBOOU
2015 Finlandia Trophy FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7hs1h4Xnx8
2015 Nebelhorn Trophy SP
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3...ens-short-program-nebelhorn-trophy-2015_sport
2015 Nebelhorn Trophy FS
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3...-rus-free-skating-nebelhorn-trophy-2015_sport
2015 Cup of St. Petersburg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqAizeJA5TM
2014-15
SP Rotting Romance by Marc Terenzi
FS Tango en Silencio by Ara Malikian
2015 Russian Nationals SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIC7iCq5sJM
2015 Russian Nationals FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g38JdL5G72U
2014 Skate Canada SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODRHcjbtbpY
2014 Skate Canada FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRsvirCgZgE
2014 TEB SP. Personal Best!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XdMEiHHxig
2014 TEB FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A1PrdK_enU
2013-14
SP Coultergeist by Phil Coulter
FS Allegro, Rose and Night Run by Rene Aubry
2014 Europeans SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsFybISK_f0
2014 Europeans FS. Personal Best
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0V8IFZmjS-o
2013 NHK Trophy SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8ShSseo7LY
2013 NHK Trophy FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwNJ4AxForo
2013 Rostelecom Cup SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54Ia0oakrxQ
2013 Rostelecom Cup FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcI-91Eyj2E
2012-13
SP Lillies of the Valley from the Pina soundtrack by Jun Miyake
FS Allegro, Rose and Night Run by Rene Aubry
2013 World Team Trophy - his stellar SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo9YDEcBO_g
2013 World Team Trophy Injury
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sCuZxlpYPc
2013 World Team Trophy KnC after Kostya withdraws
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbnGhnmA6eg
2013 Russian Nationals SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9I4edK5e1E
2013 Russian Nationals FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulHOTXe54Ng
2012 NRW Trophy SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzAhV0cfdd0
2012 NRW Trophy FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LbL85HBqp0
2012 Rostelecom Cup SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUao0YIGuLY
2012 Skate America SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsiBi9Fg8pE
2012 Skate America FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE26VRWjWqY
2012 Nebelhorn Trophy FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY3oHWe8xfk
2011-12
SP Dead Silence by Charlie Clouser and music from the Men in Black II soundtrack) by Danny Elfman
FS The Race by Yellow, Battle Without Honour or Humanity from the Kill Bill soundtrack by Tomoyasu Hotei and Clair de Lune by Claude Debussy
2012 Val Gardena FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQE_f2WmIa8
2012 Russian Nationals SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sR7lJrkfEY
2012 Russian Nationals FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZnf0OuNPho
2011 NHK Trophy SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8SoFsLJBKg
2011 NHK Trophy FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=md9uHjbBpxo
2011 Rostelecom Cup.SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Qp1HriT30A
2010-11
SP Silver Guitar by Tomas Balazs
FS Smooth Criminal by David Garrett and Michael Jackson
2011 Russian Nationals SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0Sx9W1Xxpc
2011 Russian Cup Final SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5KqpCv_SN0
2011 Russian Cup Final FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYXsryJDBMs
2009-10
SP Sway by Michael Buble
FS the Saw II soundtrack by Charlie Clouser
2010 Russian Nationals SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFrPHDl75Jo
2010 Russian Nationals FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlZn9uFJISA
2008-09
SP Rise by Safri Duo
FS the Saw II soundtrack by Charlie Clouser
2009 Russian Nationals SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KFSXSh-eXI
2009 Russian Nationals FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_9nGFhQcG4l
2007-08
2008 Russian Nationals SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2m4FKKKd3s
2008 Russian Nationals FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5T7k6HFBjE
2006-07
2007 Russian Nationals SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKmJs-HSH0s
2007 Russian Nationals FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rykQBgbibg
2015 - Here is a recent video of Konstantin skating to Rachmaninoff, as performed live by pianist Luka Safronov in Elena Berezhnaya's Ice Theatre.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH0UM4yx-m8
2015 Russian Nationals - "Shape of My Heart" by Sting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmpB71Mvxyc
2014 TEB - "Shape of My Heart" by Sting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvcn4y05yOQ
2014 Europeans - James Bond theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMN3q4qBn2Q
2014 Russian Nationals" - a cover version of "Thrift Shop" originally by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8cFoRq6vm0
2013 Rostelecom Cup - a cover version of "Thrift Shop" originally by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Uu5mJb6qoQ
2013 Russian Nationals - "Shape of My Heart" by Sting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgsa627V1a8
2012 Rostelecom Cup- "Shape of My Heart" by Sting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drPo4ffWf-M
2012 Skate America- "Shape of My Heart" by Sting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdyeOmnCFhs
2011 Russian Nationals - James Bond theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlHURCMZl-c
2010 Nebelhorn- James Bond theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0v_KEKHWOA
Articles
Threads
Feb. 2013 "Menshov Snubbed For Worlds"
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?40249-Menshov-Snubbed-for-Worlds&highlight=Menshov
Contents
Personal life
Career
Programs
Competitive highlights
References
External links
Personal life Edit
Between Sergei Voronov, Evgeni Plushenko, and Konstantin, 2015-16 may be the year of the Russian Silver Foxes. Konstantin turned 32 on February 23, and like his fellow 32-year-old Plushy, he's still not ready to retire.
Here is a recent video of Konstantin skating to Rachmaninoff, as performed live by pianist Luka Safronov in Elena Berezhnaya's Ice Theatre.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH0UM4yx-m8
Incredible collection of some of his quad attempts:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fx3GnlX4TlY
A video interview with Konstantin
http://www.figureskating-online.com/konstantin-menshov.html
Cute childhood photo of Kostya and Plushy in St. Petersburg:
http://cfile215.uf.daum.net/image/1473553850DF93A3265449
Biographical Information
His ISU bio
http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00006781.htm
His icenetwork bio
http://web.icenetwork.com/skaters/profile/konstantin_menshov
His wikipedia page
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konstantin_Menshov
Russian biography entry
http://fsrussia.ru/biografiya/45-menshov-konstantin.html
His tracings.net entry:
http://tracings.net/mens-kons.html
Social media
Konstantin's personal VK page:
https://vk.com/id236848
Konstantin's Instagram
https://instagram.com/menshovkonstantin/
His facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/konstantin.menshov
Website listed for him on his ISU bio
http://menshov-skate.ru
Fan page on VK:
https://vk.com/konstantinmenshov
UPDATE JULY 2015
Kostya skated his best ever SP this season at TEB! He is still improving at 32!!
Personal Best Total Score | 237.24 | ISU European Championships 2014 | |
Personal Best Score Short Program | 87.47 | ISU GP Trophee Bompard 2014 | |
Personal Best Score Free Skating | 165.12 | ISU European Championships 2014 |
PROGRAMS
2015-16
SP Rotting Romance by Marc Terenzi
FS Mad World by Gary Jules, Radioactive by Lindsey Stirling and Pentatnix (Imagine Dragons Cover)
2015 Finlandia Trophy SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=611A9HuBOOU
2015 Finlandia Trophy FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7hs1h4Xnx8
2015 Nebelhorn Trophy SP
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3...ens-short-program-nebelhorn-trophy-2015_sport
2015 Nebelhorn Trophy FS
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3...-rus-free-skating-nebelhorn-trophy-2015_sport
2015 Cup of St. Petersburg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqAizeJA5TM
2014-15
SP Rotting Romance by Marc Terenzi
FS Tango en Silencio by Ara Malikian
2015 Russian Nationals SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIC7iCq5sJM
2015 Russian Nationals FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g38JdL5G72U
2014 Skate Canada SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODRHcjbtbpY
2014 Skate Canada FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRsvirCgZgE
2014 TEB SP. Personal Best!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XdMEiHHxig
2014 TEB FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A1PrdK_enU
2013-14
SP Coultergeist by Phil Coulter
FS Allegro, Rose and Night Run by Rene Aubry
2014 Europeans SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsFybISK_f0
2014 Europeans FS. Personal Best
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0V8IFZmjS-o
2013 NHK Trophy SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8ShSseo7LY
2013 NHK Trophy FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwNJ4AxForo
2013 Rostelecom Cup SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54Ia0oakrxQ
2013 Rostelecom Cup FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcI-91Eyj2E
2012-13
SP Lillies of the Valley from the Pina soundtrack by Jun Miyake
FS Allegro, Rose and Night Run by Rene Aubry
2013 World Team Trophy - his stellar SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo9YDEcBO_g
2013 World Team Trophy Injury
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sCuZxlpYPc
2013 World Team Trophy KnC after Kostya withdraws
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbnGhnmA6eg
2013 Russian Nationals SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9I4edK5e1E
2013 Russian Nationals FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulHOTXe54Ng
2012 NRW Trophy SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzAhV0cfdd0
2012 NRW Trophy FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LbL85HBqp0
2012 Rostelecom Cup SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUao0YIGuLY
2012 Skate America SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsiBi9Fg8pE
2012 Skate America FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE26VRWjWqY
2012 Nebelhorn Trophy FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY3oHWe8xfk
2011-12
SP Dead Silence by Charlie Clouser and music from the Men in Black II soundtrack) by Danny Elfman
FS The Race by Yellow, Battle Without Honour or Humanity from the Kill Bill soundtrack by Tomoyasu Hotei and Clair de Lune by Claude Debussy
2012 Val Gardena FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQE_f2WmIa8
2012 Russian Nationals SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sR7lJrkfEY
2012 Russian Nationals FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZnf0OuNPho
2011 NHK Trophy SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8SoFsLJBKg
2011 NHK Trophy FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=md9uHjbBpxo
2011 Rostelecom Cup.SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Qp1HriT30A
2010-11
SP Silver Guitar by Tomas Balazs
FS Smooth Criminal by David Garrett and Michael Jackson
2011 Russian Nationals SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0Sx9W1Xxpc
2011 Russian Cup Final SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5KqpCv_SN0
2011 Russian Cup Final FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYXsryJDBMs
2009-10
SP Sway by Michael Buble
FS the Saw II soundtrack by Charlie Clouser
2010 Russian Nationals SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFrPHDl75Jo
2010 Russian Nationals FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlZn9uFJISA
2008-09
SP Rise by Safri Duo
FS the Saw II soundtrack by Charlie Clouser
2009 Russian Nationals SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KFSXSh-eXI
2009 Russian Nationals FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_9nGFhQcG4l
2007-08
2008 Russian Nationals SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2m4FKKKd3s
2008 Russian Nationals FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5T7k6HFBjE
2006-07
2007 Russian Nationals SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKmJs-HSH0s
2007 Russian Nationals FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rykQBgbibg
COMPETITIVE HISTORY
Exhibitions and Galas
2015 - Here is a recent video of Konstantin skating to Rachmaninoff, as performed live by pianist Luka Safronov in Elena Berezhnaya's Ice Theatre.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH0UM4yx-m8
2015 Russian Nationals - "Shape of My Heart" by Sting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmpB71Mvxyc
2014 TEB - "Shape of My Heart" by Sting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvcn4y05yOQ
2014 Europeans - James Bond theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMN3q4qBn2Q
2014 Russian Nationals" - a cover version of "Thrift Shop" originally by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8cFoRq6vm0
2013 Rostelecom Cup - a cover version of "Thrift Shop" originally by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Uu5mJb6qoQ
2013 Russian Nationals - "Shape of My Heart" by Sting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgsa627V1a8
2012 Rostelecom Cup- "Shape of My Heart" by Sting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drPo4ffWf-M
2012 Skate America- "Shape of My Heart" by Sting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdyeOmnCFhs
2011 Russian Nationals - James Bond theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlHURCMZl-c
2010 Nebelhorn- James Bond theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0v_KEKHWOA
Golden Skate Articles and Threads
Articles
- Veteran skater Menshov still in the game - Oct 11, 2015
- 2012 Nebelhorn Report-Kostya wins bronze
http://www.goldenskate.com/2012/09/2012-nebelhorn-trophy/ - Sept. 11, 2011 - "Late bloomer Menshov still in the game"
http://www.goldenskate.com/2011/09/late-bloomer-menshov-still-in-the-game/
Associated Thread: http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/sh...r-Menshov-still-in-the-game&highlight=Menshov - Dec. 2012 Russian Nationals Report
http://www.goldenskate.com/2012/12/plushenko-wins-tenth-title-at-russian-nationals/ - Dec. 2010 Russian Nationals Report- Kostya is Russian Champion
http://www.goldenskate.com/2010/12/menshov-wins-gold-at-russian-nationals/
http://www.goldenskate.com/2010/12/menshov-in-front-at-russian-nationals/ - Sept. 2010 Nebelhorn- Kostya Wins Silver
http://www.goldenskate.com/2010/09/machida-takes-nebelhorn-win-as-favorites-finish-off-the-podium/ - Dec. 2004 First Mention of Menshov on Golden Skate in Russian Nationals Highlights
http://www.goldenskate.com/2004/01/2004-russian-national-figure-skating-championships-highlights/
Threads
Feb. 2013 "Menshov Snubbed For Worlds"
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?40249-Menshov-Snubbed-for-Worlds&highlight=Menshov
Other Articles, Interviews and Media
- Oct 2015 Interview
http://allsportinfo.ru/index.php?id=98564
Translation from gallavich:http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/sh...ntin-Menshov&p=1249975&viewfull=1#post1249975 - November 2014 TEB Report
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2014...takes-lead-in-top-heavy-mens-field-at-bompard - 2014 Nebelhorn Reports; Menshov Earns Bronze and discusses the concept of his 2014-15 program
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2014/09/26/96531966/brown-clinches-mens-gold-at-nebelhorn-trophy
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2014/09/25/96373092/browns-juke-the-class-of-short-at-nebelhorn - Feb 2014 Konstantin Menshov: “If my health is ok and I have the power, desire and willingness I will continue to skate. Now I have them”
(Nice Interview)
http://www.insideskating.net/2014/0...ness-i-will-continue-to-skate-now-i-have-them - 2014 Europeans -Kostya Takes Bronze Overall and Has his Best ever Free Skate
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2014...ndez-gives-free-one-last-shot-and-it-pays-off - May 2013 Video Interview from Figure Skating On Line
http://www.figureskating-online.com/konstantin-menshov.html - May 2013 Menshov tries to move past tumultuous season; Skater emerges emboldened after controversy-filled campaign
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47596544&vkey=ice_news - January 2013 Russian Interview with Kostya; focuses on being left off European and World Teams Again
http://m.rsport.ru/interview/20130111/639113406.html - Dec. 2012 Russian figure skaters revolt against national team’s coaches [They are outraged that Kostya was not assigned to 2013 Europeans]
http://rt.com/sport/menshov-kovtun-trankov-revolt-009/
http://sputniknews.com/sport/20121229/178480988.html - Dec. 2012 Menshov beats strong field for second NRW title; Brezina places second, Liebers third; Ge flouts vocal music ban
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121210&content_id=40593030&vkey=ice_news
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121209&content_id=40587614&vkey=ice_news
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