For the first time in almost five years, Russian skaters appeared in the senior stage of the ISU International Grand Prix Series. On October 24, Aleksandra Boykova and Dmitry Kozlovsky performed a short program in Angers, France and received 75.85 points, winning second place. Reigning champion Russia lost just 1.49 points to 2026 Olympic silver medalists Anastasia Matalkina and Luka Bruleva, representing Georgia.

For the first time in almost five years, Russian skaters appeared in the senior stage of the ISU International Grand Prix Series. On October 24, Aleksandra Boykova and Dmitry Kozlovsky performed a short program in Angers, France and received 75.85 points, winning second place. Reigning champion Russia lost just 1.49 points to 2026 Olympic silver medalists Anastasia Matalkina and Luka Bruleva, representing Georgia.