Which Russian figure skater, a two-time European medalist, is a brother-in-law of Russian ice dancer Alexander Pavlov?
Alexander Pavlov (figure skater) Alexander Pavlov (born December 22, 1977) is a Russian ice dancer. He competed with his twin sister, Elena, until 1999, and then skated with Nina Ulanova for two years, representing Russia. He later skated for Australia with Danika Bourne, competing at two Four Continents Championships. He is the brother-in-law of Alexander Abt.
Alexei Sokolov Alexei Vladimirovich Sokolov (Russian: Алексей Владимирович Соколов ; born 15 January 1979) is a Russian former pair skater. Early in his career, he skated with Svetlana Nikolaeva and Julia Shapiro. Sokolov found his most success paired with Julia Obertas from 2000 to 2003. After ending his competitive career, he began coaching alongside Natalia Pavlova in Moscow. He later returned to Saint Petersburg where he coaches. His current students include Alina Ustimkina / Nikita Volodin.