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Oleg Alekseyevich Protopopov (Russian: Оле́г Алексе́евич Протопо́пов; 16 July 1932 – 31 October 2023) was a Russian pair skater who represented the Soviet Union. With his wife Ludmila Belousova he was a two-time Olympic champion (1964, 1968) and four-time World champion (1965–1968). In 1979, the pair defected to Switzerland and became Swiss citizens in 1995. They continued to skate at ice shows and exhibitions until their seventies.

Quick facts about Oleg Protopopov

  • Full name: Oleg Protopopov
  • Born: 1932-07-16
  • Nationality: Switzerland
  • Known as: Creator
  • Wikidata ID: Q1388974

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Who is Oleg Protopopov?

Oleg Alekseyevich Protopopov (Russian: Оле́г Алексе́евич Протопо́пов; 16 July 1932 – 31 October 2023) was a Russian pair skater who represented the Soviet Union.

What nationality is Oleg Protopopov?

Oleg Protopopov is Switzerland.

When was Oleg Protopopov born?

Oleg Protopopov was born on 1932-07-16.

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