A Russian junior figure skater who ranked first in the Short Program of the Junior Grand Prix Final. He possesses the Triple Axel along with two major weapons: the Quadruple Toe Loop and Quadruple Salchow. His Free Skate had minor mistakes on his 3A and an advanced triple-triple combination jump, but the rest was flawless with artistry far surpassing previous skaters. His total score was 223.93, leading Miyazaki Hirano by over 30 points.