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Published: 26 December, 2009, 15:56

Ksenia Makarava (RIA Novosti Photo)

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Ksenia Makarava, Russia’s latest shining talent in figure skating who has only just turned seventeen and has become the country’s new champion, now has her sights set on both the European championships and the Olympics.

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