Rafael Arutyunyan
Rafael Arutyunyan is a highly regarded figure skating coach known for his success in training elite skaters. Born in Armenia, Arutyunyan has worked with numerous top athletes, helping them achieve remarkable accomplishments in their careers. He gained attention for coaching skaters like Michelle Kwan and Adam Rippon, and he recently became the coach of Sofia Samodelkina after she moved to the United States to enhance her training. Arutyunyan's expertise and guidance are pivotal in shaping the next generation of figure skaters.
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Rafael Arutyunyan is the coach who led Ilya Malinin to his world championship and Olympic gold.
Илья Малинин лидирует на Олимпиаде: секрет успеха
Kazakhstan· 2026-02-12
Rafael Arutyunyan is recognized as one of the most experienced specialists in the world, contributing to the systematic preparation of athletes.
Тренер о Софье Самоделкиной: ”результат труда и характера”Kazakhstan· 2025-11-17
Sofya Samodelkina trains under the renowned coach Rafael Arutyunyan in the USA.
Софья Самоделкина установила рекорд на Гран-При в ЯпонииKazakhstan· 2025-11-09
Rafael Arutyunyan is a coach who trained Ilia Malinin and is known for his background in the Soviet figure skating school.
Der Gott der Vierfachsprünge auf dem Eis
Switzerland· 2025-11-05
Rafael Arutyunyan is another coach of Sofya who noted her decision to correct an element during the tournament.
Судейский скандал? Что помешало Самоделкиной на чемпионате мира: 31 марта 2025, 15:07Kazakhstan· 2025-03-31
Rafael Arutyunyan is a renowned coach with whom Sofya Samodelkina moved to train in the USA.
Впервые за 6 лет: казахстанская фигуристка дебютировала на чемпионате мира: 27 марта 2025, 01:47Kazakhstan· 2025-03-26
Sofya Samodelkina moved to the USA to train with the renowned coach Rafael Arutyunyan.
Казахстанские фигуристки остались без медалей Азиатских игр: Вчера, 13:55Kazakhstan· 2025-02-13