The Cup of Russia, or ISU Grand Prix Cup of Russia, is an event in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series. Elite figure skaters compete in the disciplines of ladies' singles, men's singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating is a series of competitions organized by the International Skating Union. ... Figure skating is an ice skating sporting event where individuals, mixed couples, or groups perform spins, jumps, and other moves on the ice, often to music. ... Pair Skating Pair skating consists of a team of a man and a woman skating to music. ... Ice dancing is a form of figure skating which draws from the world of ballroom dancing. ...

The Cup of Russia is organized by the International Skating Union. The other events in the Grand Prix are Skate America, Skate Canada International, Cup of China, Trophée Eric Bompard, NHK Trophy, and the Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final. The International Skating Union (ISU) is the international governing body for competitive ice skating disciplines, including figure skating, synchronized skating, speed skating, and short track speed skating. ... Skate America is a figure skating competition in the Grand Prix Series. ...

External links

• 2005 Cup of Russia results