2008 Cup of Russia | |
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Type: | Grand Prix |
Date: | November 20 – 23 |
Season: | 2008–09 |
Location: | Moscow |
Host: | Figure Skating Federation of Russia |
Venue: | Megasport Arena |
Champions | |
Men's singles: Brian Joubert | |
Ladies' singles: Carolina Kostner | |
Pairs: Zhang Dan / Zhang Hao | |
Ice dance: Jana Khokhlova / Sergei Novitski | |
Previous: 2007 Cup of Russia | |
Next: 2009 Rostelecom Cup | |
Previous GP: 2008 Trophée Éric Bompard | |
Next GP: 2008 NHK Trophy |
The 2008 Cup of Russia was the fifth event of six in the 2008–09 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating, a senior-level international invitational competition series. It was held at the Megasport Arena in Moscow on November 20–23. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. Skaters earned points toward qualifying for the 2008–09 Grand Prix Final. The compulsory dance was the Viennese Waltz.