Roman Skorniakov Figure skater

Roman Skorniakov (born 17 February 1976 in Sverdlovsk, Soviet Union is a Russian-Uzbekistani figure skater. He represented Russia early in his career, but moved with Tatiana Malinina to represent Uzbekistan in 1996. Skorniakov is the 1997-2003 Uzbekistani national champion. He represented Uzbekistan at the 1998 and 2002 Winter Olympics, twice placing 19th. His highest placement at an ISU Championship was 7th at the 2000 and 2002 Four Continents Championships. Skorniakov married Tatiana Malinina in January 2000. They coached each other during the later part of their careers after the death of former coach Igor Ksenofontov. Skorniakov works as a skating coach in Dale City, Virginia.