Makar Ignatov

Makar Denisovich Ignatov (, born 21 June 2000) is a Russian figure skater. He is the 2019 CS Nebelhorn Trophy champion, 2019 Rostelecom Cup bronze medalist, 2016 Cup of Nice bronze medalist and 2021 Russian national silver medalist.

In 2017, he won two medals on the ISU Junior Grand Prix series – silver in Latvia and bronze in Croatia. He is married to fellow figure skater Alexandra Trusova.

Personal life In September 2022, Ignatov received a summons to appear at the military commissariat for a potential call-up to serve in the Russian Army during the 2022 Russian mobilization.

In late 2023, Ignatov began dating fellow Russian figure skater Alexandra Trusova. On 17 June 2024, they formally announced their engagement on Instagram, and subsequently married on 17 August 2024.

On 22 March 2025, Ignatov and Trusova announced they were expecting their first child by sharing a video on Instagram. In April 2025, the couple revealed that they are expecting a son. A post shared on 8 August announced that their son, Mikhail, was born. A video later shared by Sasha confirmed Mikhail was born two days before the announcement and was born on 6 August.

Career

Early years Makar Ignatov began learning to skate in 2004.

Records and achievements The first Russian and also European skater to land four quadruple jumps in the free skate and also six quadruple jumps in two programs (at the 2021 NHK Trophy).

Programs Season Short program Free skating 2024–2025 Solo Eternity 2023-2024 My Funny Valentine Habanera 2022–2023 So Far Gatsby Believed in the Green Light Boom Boom Avarice 2021–2022