Slutskaya leads at the European Championship after execution of a short program

Irina Slutskaya leads after the execution of a short program at the European Figure Skating Championship, which these days are held in Lyon. In addition to Slutskaya, Russia is represented by two leading skaters - Elena Sokolova and Victoria Volchkova at this pre -Olympic tournament.

The six -time European champion received a total estimate of 66.43 points from judges, which by more than 5 points exceeds the result of her compatriot Elena Sokolova. The 2005 champion of Russia before the execution of an arbitrary program takes an intermediate second place.

Suddenly, the Swiss skater Sarah Mayer, who only lags behind Sokolova, received high marks for confident rental, was received by the Swiss skater Sarah.

The silver medalist of the Russian National Championship Victoria Volchkova, who had not played in international competitions for a long time due to injury, took sixth place with an estimate of 57.08 points.

Arbitrary programs of a single-handle will be demonstrated on Thursday.