Maria Krasiltseva | |
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Born | Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union | 16 November 1981
Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) |
Figure skating career | |
Country | Armenia |
Skating club | Armenia Figure Skating Club |
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