Sergei Anatolyevich Karev (, born 31 March 1986) is a Russian retired pair skater. With former partner Arina Ushakova, he is the 2005 Golden Spin of Zagreb silver medalist and 2007 Winter Universiade bronze medalist. They placed 5th at the 2008 European Championships.
Career Early in his pairs career, Karev competed with Daria Kaziutchitz. They placed 9th at the 2005 Russian Championships and 5th at the Russian Junior Championships.
In 2005, Karev teamed up with Arina Ushakova, with whom he trained in Moscow. Originally coached by Nina Mozer, the pair switched to Natalia Pavlova ahead of the 2007–08 season. Ushakova/Karev won the bronze medal at the 2008 Russian Nationals and were sent to the 2008 European Championships where they finished 5th. In the long program, they had a fall on a lift but were not injured. They split at the end of the season.
Programs (with Ushakova)
Season Short program Free skating 2007–08 Bandits Feeling
Results JGP: Junior Grand Prix
With Ushakova International Event 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 European Champ. 5th Golden Spin 2nd Nebelhorn Trophy 5th Winter Universiade 3rd International: Junior Czech Republic 8th Hungary 5th National Russian Champ. 7th 4th 3rd
With Kaziutchitz International Event 2003–04 2004–05 Russian Championships 9th Russian Junior Champ. 6th 5th
References
External links
Arina Ushakova & Sergei Karev at Tracings