Nina Mozer (Russian: Ни́на Мо́зер; born 9 May 1972 in Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union) is a Russian figure skating coach and former pair skater. She is best known for coaching several elite Russian pair teams that achieved success at European, World, and Olympic competitions.
Early life and competitive career
Mozer began skating at a young age in Moscow. She competed in pair skating for the Soviet Union, although she did not attain notable international medals during her competitive career. After retiring from competition, she transitioned to coaching.
Coaching career
Mozer is a prominent figure within the Russian figure skating coaching community, primarily working out of the Sambo‑70 Sports School in Moscow. Her coaching achievements include:
- Tatiana Volosozhar / Maxim Trankov – World Champions (2013) and Olympic gold medalists (2014 Sochi).
- Yuko Kavaguti / Alexander Smirnov – Multiple European medalists and World Championship competitors.
- Ksenia Stolbova / Fedor Klimov – Olympic silver medalists (2014 Sochi) and European medalists.
- Viktoria Pavlu / Evgeni Plushenko – Notable national competitors under her guidance.
Mozer’s coaching style emphasizes technical precision and artistic expression, contributing to the continued strength of Russian pair skating on the international stage.
Recognition
She has been recognized by the Russian Figure Skating Federation for her contributions to the sport and has served as a technical specialist in international competitions.
Personal life
Details regarding Mozer’s personal life are kept private, and publicly available information focuses primarily on her professional contributions to figure skating.
