Who Is Nikita Katsalapov? Age, Biography, and Wiki
Born on July 10, 1991, Nikita Katsalapov is currently 33 years old. He has made a name for himself in the world of ice dancing, showcasing his skills alongside various partners throughout his career. According to his Wikipedia page, Nikita gained international fame after competing in prestigious competitions including the ISU Grand Prix series and European Championships.
| Occupation | Figure Skater |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | July 10, 1991 |
| Age | 34 Years |
| Birth Place | Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
| Country | Russia |
Popularity
Nikita Katsalapov's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Standing at an impressive height of 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in), Katsalapov possesses an athletic build that complements his ice dancing style. He weighs around 76 kg (168 lbs), and his precise body measurements reflect years of rigorous training and discipline required for elite-level performance.
In mid-2016, Sinitsina/Katsalapov returned to Russia to train and continue rehabilitation of his shoulder in Moscow. Oleg Volkov was named as their coach and Elena Tchaikovskaya was added later to their coaching team.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, Nikita Katsalapov's relationship status appears to be a topic of interest for fans. While he remains private about his personal life, it has been rumored that he is currently dating a fellow figure skater (name undisclosed). His family has always been supportive of his endeavors, and he often shares snippets of his life on social media, giving fans a glimpse into his world.
On 22 May 2022 Nikita proposed to his ice dancing partner Victoria Sinitsina. On 2 October 2022 Sinitsina and Katsalapov officially became husband and wife.
Net Worth and Salary
Nikita Katsalapov's net worth is estimated to be around $2 million as of 2025. This wealth primarily stems from his successful ice dancing career, including competition earnings, endorsements, and performances. With the rise in popularity of ice dancing, Nikita's earnings have seen a steady increase, making him one of the prominent figures in the sport.
Career, Business, and Investments
Since beginning his professional ice dancing career, Katsalapov has achieved remarkable success with his collaboration with various partners. His notable performances at international championships have not only earned him accolades but also opportunities for business ventures, including coaching and ice shows. In 2025, he is also known to be investing in fitness-related businesses, showcasing his interest in promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Making their season debut on the Grand Prix at the 2021 NHK Trophy, Sinitsina/Katsalapov won the gold medal. Speaking after the free dance, Katsalapov credited the crowd for it support, and said that "we want to improve further, but for now we are happy.
Our program is about us, our career and hopefully with a bright finish." They won a second gold at the 2021 Rostelecom Cup. The results qualified them for the Grand Prix Final, to be held in Osaka, but it was subsequently cancelled due to restrictions prompted by the Omicron variant.
Social Network
Katsalapov is quite active on social media platforms, where he engages with his fans and shares updates about his life and career. His Instagram account has garnered a large following, where he posts photos of his competitions, training sessions, and moments from his personal life. Following Nikita on social media provides fans with an insight into both his professional journey and personal interests.
Sinitsina/Katsalapov started their season at the 2019 CS Ondrej Nepela Memorial, where they won the gold medal. On the Grand Prix, they began at the 2019 Cup of China, where they placed first in the rhythm dance with a new personal best score.
The finished second in the free dance, behind Madison Chock/Evan Bates, but their rhythm dance lead was sufficient to give them the gold medal. Katsalapov said they were "not pleased with our performance today", and hoped that they would show improvement the following week. At the 2019 Rostelecom Cup, they won the gold medal.
Katsalapov said they looked forward to showing their "very best" at the Grand Prix Final. Competing at the Final, they unexpectedly placed fourth in the rhythm dance after a number of technical issues, leading him to comment "I made a mistake on the twizzles and realized that level would be definitely reduced.
But looking at the points and levels, it seems that everything was bad." In the free dance, they came sixth out of the six teams after losing levels on a number of elements and Sinitsina having a technical fall in their choreographic sliding movement, and dropped to sixth overall.
Education
While Nikita Katsalapov is renowned for his ice dancing skills, he also prioritizes education. He attended and graduated from the prestigious Moscow State Institute of Physical Culture, Sports, and Tourism, where he honed his athletic abilities and learned about the sports industry. His educational background contributes to his understanding of performance and the business aspects of figure skating.
A stress fracture in his foot that kept Katsalapov off the ice in early 2015 recurred in the summer of 2015, keeping the duo out of test skates organized by the FSFR.
Competing in the 2015–16 Grand Prix series, Sinitsina/Katsalapov won the silver medal at the 2015 Skate America, obtaining the highest total technical elements score in the free dance, and then bronze at the 2015 Rostelecom Cup, behind Italians Cappellini/Lanotte.
They were the second highest-ranked Russian couple in the Grand Prix rankings, behind Ekaterina Bobrova and Dmitri Soloviev who also won one silver and one bronze but had a higher total short dance score, and were the first alternates for the 2015–16 Grand Prix Final.
In December, Sinitsina/Katsalapov won the silver medal behind Bobrova/Soloviev at the 2016 Russian Championships in Yekaterinburg.
