| Artem Znachkov | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 19, 1979 Pervouralsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Figure skating career | |
| Country | Armenia |
| Skating club | Armenia Figure Skating Club |
Artem Znachkov (born January 19, 1979) is a former pair skater who competed with Maria Krasiltseva for Armenia. They teamed up in 1998 and represented Armenia at the 2002 Winter Olympics, where they placed 20th.
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