🏆 Elite Figure Skating Summer Camp 2026 | Ryabinin Camps (Teplice, EU)

Figure Skating Judge & Vestibular Training Expert

Arina Tarasova

Arina brings a rare and highly sought-after combination of skills to our team: she is both an experienced coach and an active, certified Figure Skating Judge (2nd Category). With a degree in Sports Management, she delivers highly organized, disciplined, yet incredibly supportive sessions tailored to everyone from absolute beginners to adult amateurs. Why train with Arina? Insider Knowledge: Because she regularly evaluates programs from the judges' panel, Arina knows exactly what it takes to maximize scores. She proactively identifies and corrects hidden under-rotations, "messy" landings, and missed levels before they become costly competition deductions. Strategic Scoring (GOE): Her athletes learn the exact biomechanical and aesthetic nuances required to boost their Grade of Execution and ensure their programs perfectly align with current ISU technical requirements. Advanced Vestibular Conditioning: Drawing from her extensive background in Synchronized Skating, Arina is our resident expert in vestibular training. She implements specialized exercises that build exceptional resistance to dizziness—an absolute must for mastering high-speed spins and multi-rotational jumps. Rhythm & Resilience: Her unique methodology also heavily focuses on musical timing, geometric spatial awareness on the ice, and comprehensive body conditioning to prevent injuries. Coaching in the Czech Republic, Arina seamlessly blends effective European teaching methods with a warm, engaging approach that resonates deeply with children, creating a stress-free environment for rapid progress. "As a judge, I see every detail. My job as a coach is to fix the mistake before it gets deducted in competition." — Arina Tarasova

Figure Skating Coach & Technical Specialist (ISU)

Viktoria Sabova

Viktoria is an international coach, but more importantly for competitive skaters, she is an active ISU Technical Specialist. She is exactly the person who sits on the panel, calls the levels, and catches those slight under-rotations. Training with Viktoria gives athletes a massive advantage because she fixes their technique based on exactly what the technical panel wants to see, helping them stop losing points unnecessarily. On the ice, she focuses heavily on the proper biomechanics for multi-rotational jumps (triples and the Axel) and deep edge work. She has "the judge's eye" for spins and footwork, showing skaters exactly how to hold their positions to guarantee a Level 4 and push their GOE higher. Her methods get real results—she has even guided skaters to the Icelandic National Team. Her off-ice sessions are just as specific. Instead of general fitness, she works on the statics and balance required for solid jump landings, along with the targeted stretching needed for beautiful spirals and Biellmann spins. One of the biggest benefits of having Viktoria at our camps is how open she is to talking with parents. You can actually ask her about the nuances of the judging system, get an honest assessment of your skater's current levels, and walk away with specific recommendations for improvement. With coaching experience across Slovakia, Iceland, and the UK, she easily finds a common language with everyone—from ambitious kids to adult amateurs.

Figure Skating Coach & Choreographer

Margarita Galimova

Margarita brings a great combination of elite competitive experience and deep artistic training to the ice. As a Master of Sports who has competed on the ISU Junior Grand Prix circuit, she knows exactly what it takes to perform under pressure at a high level. What really makes her stand out is her formal background as a classical ballet artist. Margarita doesn't just run through elements; she actively works on a skater's posture, lines, and overall movement aesthetics. If you need a competitive program that actually looks like a performance rather than just a checklist of elements, she is the perfect choreographer for the job. On the technical side, she is excellent at building strong foundational skating skills and stabilizing single and double jumps. But her "secret weapon" is her approach to the mental side of the sport. Coming from a family of sports psychologists, Margarita knows exactly how to build an athlete's mental resilience. She is great at keeping kids motivated and helping skaters push past mental blocks in a highly supportive, stress-free environment. Margarita has coached across Europe and the CIS, and is fluent in English, Russian, Czech, and Spanish. This makes her incredibly easy to communicate with, whether she is working with a young child taking their first steps on the ice or an adult amateur looking to improve their flow and grace.

Figure Skating Coach & ISU Specialist

Katerina Doubravova

If you want to know exactly how a judging panel views your program, Katerina is the person to ask. As a National Technical Panelist and Judge who evaluates all disciplines—singles, pairs, ice dance, and synchronized skating—she provides a complete, professional audit of a skater's competitive routine. She knows exactly where athletes accidentally lose points and how to adjust elements to guarantee maximum levels and avoid deductions. But what makes Katerina truly unique is how she balances this strict technical approach with mental support. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, which means she doesn't just tell skaters what to do; she actually helps them build the mental toughness required to land difficult elements when the competition pressure is on. On top of her technical and psychological expertise, Katerina brings a strong artistic influence to the ice. Thanks to her background as a professional dancer and teacher, she is excellent at refining a skater's presentation, edge work, and overall skating skills, which is crucial for boosting those component scores. Coaching since 2013, Katerina works fluently in English (and understands basic Russian). She has a real talent for taking the very complex, confusing rules of the ISU judging system and explaining them in a way that is easy for both athletes and parents to understand and apply.

Co-Founder & Head Coordinator

Anna Korniseva

While our coaching staff is strictly focused on jumps and edge work, Anna focuses entirely on the athletes and their parents. As the Co-Founder and Head Coordinator, she is the engine that keeps Ryabinin Camps running. She handles all the complex logistics across our European and Asian locations—from ice rink bookings to daily schedules—so that families can just arrive and focus on the sport. Anna knows exactly how demanding a professional training camp can be. That is why she personally designs the daily routine, making sure all intensive on-ice and off-ice sessions are wrapped up by 3:00 PM. This thoughtful approach gives young skaters the crucial time they need to recover, while giving families the chance to actually relax, go on excursions, and enjoy the city. Beyond logistics, Anna is the person who creates the welcoming, "family" atmosphere our camps are known for. If a parent has a question about accommodation, needs a schedule adjustment, or simply wants a local recommendation, Anna is always there to resolve it quickly. She also manages our global online training department, ensuring our remote students receive the exact same level of seamless support. With Anna taking care of the details, parents don't have to stress about the organization. You can confidently hand over the logistics to a professional and simply enjoy the trip while watching your child's athletic progress.

Head Coach

Alexander Ryabinin

Alexander is the Lead Figure Skating Coach and the driving technical force behind Ryabinin Camps. If a skater is struggling with a stalled jump, chronic under-rotations, or two-footed landings, Alexander is the specialist who breaks down the mechanics and fixes the root of the problem. His coaching philosophy is built on pure biomechanics and modern training technology. On the ice, he zeroes in on the precise details of jump techniques—like ensuring the correct left-foot takeoff for a proper Axel—and advanced spin mechanics. Off the ice, he accelerates his students' progress using specialized tools like vestibular rotators and jump harnesses. These tools allow skaters to safely build the muscle memory for multi-rotational jumps before even stepping onto the ice. What makes Alexander’s approach so effective is that he understands the competitive journey completely. As a father who actively coaches his own two daughters in competitive figure skating, he sees the sport from both sides of the boards. He knows how to push athletes to reach their technical peak while keeping them motivated and confident. Whether he is running an intensive camp in Europe or Asia, Alexander is always accessible. He believes in clear communication with parents, offering honest assessments of an athlete's current technique and providing a straightforward, step-by-step roadmap for their development.