The Russians took the first three places in pair skating in the short program at the Grand Prix in Sochi

The Russians received 73.91 points from the judges.

The second place was taken by their compatriots, world champions Anastasia Mishina and Alexander Gallyamov (73.64), and the top three were closed by another representatives of Russia Yasmina Kadyrova and Ivan Balchenko (69.39).

The athletes will present their free program on November 27.

Earlier it was reported that the Russians Victoria Sinitsina and Nikita Katsalapov are leading after the rhythm dance at the Grand Prix stage in Sochi.