2009 Rostelecom Cup | |
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The opening ceremony parade of flags
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Type: | Grand Prix |
Date: | October 22 – 25 |
Season: | 2009–10 |
Location: | Moscow |
Host: | Figure Skating Federation of Russia |
Venue: | Megasport Arena |
Champions | |
Men's singles: Evgeni Plushenko |
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Ladies' singles: Miki Ando |
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Pair skating: Pang Qing / Tong Jian |
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Ice dancing: Meryl Davis / Charlie White |
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Previous: 2008 Cup of Russia |
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Next: 2010 Cup of Russia |
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Previous GP: 2009 Trophée Eric Bompard |
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Next GP: 2009 Cup of China |
The 2009 Rostelecom Cup was the Cup of Russia Grand Prix competition of the 2009–10 figure skating season. It was the second event of six in the 2009–10 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating, a senior-level international invitational competition series. Skaters earned points towards qualifying for the 2009–10 Grand Prix Final. The event was organized by the Figure Skating Federation of Russia. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.
The event was renamed the Rostelecom Cup in 2009 after Rostelecom, the sponsor of Russian Figure Skating Federation. It was held in Moscow from 22 through 25 October. The compulsory dance was the Tango Romantica.