Semenenko wins Russian Grand Prix opener in Kazan with 296.13 points

Evgeny Semenenko won the men’s singles event at the opening Russian Grand Prix stage in Kazan, finishing with 296.13 points.

The 23-year-old led after scoring 100.2 points in the short programme. He added 195.93 in the free skate, also the best score in that segment, according to the Russian figure skating federation’s official results.

The next stage of the Russian series will take place in St Petersburg from October 22 to 26.