Julia Nikolayevna Soldatova (; born 17 May 1981) is a Russian former competitive figure skater who competed for both Russia and Belarus. She represented Belarus at the 2002 Winter Olympics. She is the World Junior champion, the World bronze medalist, the European silver medalist, and the 1997 JGP Final champion.
Personal life Soldatova was born on 17 May 1981 in Moscow. She studied at the Institute for Physical Culture.
Career Soldatova began skating at the age of four. She won the 1998 World Junior title. In 2000, she finished fourth at the Russian nationals, and therefore was not selected to compete at the 2000 World Championships.
In spring 2000, Soldatova decided to compete for Belarus internationally. She withdrew from the 2001 European Championships after the short program due to a shoulder injury. In 2004, she returned briefly to compete for Russia.
Soldatova has progressed into a coaching career. One of her best student is Daniela Asanova, a competitor at the Russian novice junior nationals 2010.
Programs Season Short program Free skating 2004–05 Sheherazade by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Don Quixote by Ludwig Minkus 2001–02 La Ballade de Caramandiana by Richard Clayderman Luna de Paris Une Folle Envie d'Aimer Lupita by Raúl Di Blasio 2000–01 Nyah (from Mission: Impossible 2) by Hans Zimmer To Be Aria de Syrna Le cri des Forets by Saint-Preux 1999–00 La Leyenda del Beso by Raúl Di Blasio El Dia Que Me Quieras by Raúl Di Blasio 1998–99 La Leyenda del Beso by Raúl Di Blasio Lluvia De Estrellas by Raúl Di Blasio
Competitive highlights International Event 1995–96 1996–97 (RUS) 1997–98 (RUS) 1998–99 (RUS) 1999–00 (RUS) 2000–01 2001–02 (BLR) 2003–04 (RUS) Olympics 18th Worlds 3rd 20th 18th Europeans 7th 2nd WD Grand Prix Final 4th GP Cup of Russia 2nd 2nd GP Lalique 6th GP Skate America 2nd GP Skate Canada 2nd Golden Spin 1st 1st Karl Schäfer 5th 1st Nebelhorn 10th International: Junior Junior Worlds 1st JS Final 1st JS Germany 2nd JS Hungary 1st EYOF 1st National Belarusian 1st 1st Russian 7th 4th 2nd 2nd 4th 2nd
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