Valery Spiridonov


Valery Fydorovich Spiridonov is a former pair skater who competed for the Soviet Union. With Inna Volyanskaya, he won six international medals, including gold at the 1982 Nebelhorn Trophy.

Career

Early in his career, Spiridonov skated with Zoya Akinfieva. By 1979, he was competing with Inna Volyanskaya.
Volyanskaya/Spiridonov won silver at the 1980 St. Ivel International, gold at the 1980 Blue Swords, silver at the 1981 Prague Skate, gold at the 1982 Grand Prix International St. Gervais, and gold at the 1982 Nebelhorn Trophy. After retiring from competition, they skated together in ice shows, including Torvill & Dean and the Russian Allstars.
Spiridonov coaches in Moscow.

Personal life

Spiridonov was born in 1957. He was formerly married to Volyanskaya. He later married Soviet ice dancer Elena Garanina. Their son, Anton Spiridonov, has competed in ice dancing for Russia and the United Kingdom.

Competitive highlights

;with Volyanskaya