Juri Kurakin
| Juri Kurakin | |
|---|---|
Silná/Kurakin in 2012 | |
| Born | 3 August 1987 Tallinn, Estonia |
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Figure skating career | |
| Country | Austria |
| Partner | Barbora Silná |
| Skating club | EKE Vienna Grazer Eislaufverein |
| Began skating | 1992 |
| Retired | August 3, 2016 |
Juri Kurakin (born 3 August 1987) is a former competitive ice dancer who is best known for his partnership with Barbora Silná for Austria. Together, they won three Austrian national titles and reached the final segment at three ISU Championships. Earlier in his career, Kurakin competed for Estonia and Bulgaria.