Vitali Novikov


Vitali Novikov is a Russian former competitive ice dancer. With Svetlana Kulikova, he is the 2003 Nebelhorn Trophy champion.

Career

Early in his career, Novikov skated with Anastasia Grebenkina, Ekaterina Gvozdikova, and Mackenzie Moliver.
Novikov teamed up with Svetlana Kulikova in January 2003. They won the first competition they entered as a team, the 2003 Nebelhorn Trophy. They won two medals at the Russian Championships and competed twice at the European and World Championships. Their best results were 7th at 2005 Europeans and 13th at 2004 Worlds. Kulikova and Novikov were coached by Tatiana Tarasova and Evgeni Platov. They parted ways after placing 14th at the 2005 World Championships.
Novikov teamed up with Olga Orlova in spring 2005. They placed 6th at the 2005 Cup of Russia and 5th at the 2006 Russian Championships.
Novikov currently works as a coach.

Programs

SeasonOriginal danceFree dance
2004–2005

  • Mon Amour
    • by Sarah Brightman
    • Flamenco
    • Mon Amour
    by Sarah Brightman
    2003–2004

  • Carmina Burana
    • by Carl Orff

    Results

    GP: Grand Prix; JGP: Junior Grand Prix

    With Orlova

    With Kulikova

    With Grebenkina