Julia Shapiro (, ; born 16 December 1984) is a former pair skater who competed for Russia and Israel. Early in her career, she represented Russia with Igor Petrov, Alexei Sokolov, and Dmitri Khromin. With Sokolov, she is the 2000 World Junior bronze medalist. From 2002 to 2005, Shapiro competed with Vadim Akolzin for Israel. They achieved their best ISU Championship result, tenth, at the 2005 European Championships.
Programs (with Akolzin)
Season Short program Free skating 2004–2005 Luna de Paris by Raul di Blasio Underground Tango by Goran Bregovic
Competitive highlights With Akolzin for Israel Results International Event 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 World Champ. 16th 18th European Champ. 15th 10th GP Skate America 8th GP Trophée Bompard 9th Skate Israel 1st International: Junior World Junior Champ. 13th JGP Poland 8th JGP Slovenia 8th National Israeli Champ. 1st 1st 1st JGP = Junior Grand Prix
With Khromin for Russia International Event 2000–01 2001–02 Cup of Russia 9th International: Junior JGP Final 5th JGP Bulgaria 1st JGP Germany 3rd JGP Netherlands 2nd JGP Poland 3rd National Russian Junior Champ. 6th 4th JGP = Junior Grand Prix
With Sokolov for Russia International Event 1999–2000 World Junior Champ. 3rd JGP Final 2nd JGP Czech Republic 1st JGP Slovenia 1st National Russian Junior Champ. 2nd JGP = Junior Grand Prix
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Pairs on Ice: Shapiro & Akolzin