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Rising stars have chance to leave mark at Grand Prix of Russia

The Grand Prix of Russia, the fifth of six Grand Prix of Figure Skating events, is set for the weekend in Moscow, and with it, the chance for some newcomers to possibly take centre stage.

Two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu, seen competing earlier this season, is assured a spot in the Grand Prix final if he finishes no lower than second at the Rostelecom Cup in Russia this weekend.

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Figure skaters will be feeling the crunch under new rules

The one constant in figure skating is change. Once again this season, athletes and their coaches are being forced to adapt to a new scoring system and new rules that present a fresh set of challenges.

Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan skates his short program in the men's competition at the 2018 Skate Canada Autumn Classic event in Oakville, Ontario on September 21, 2018. (Photo by Geoff Robins / AFP) (Photo credit should read GEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images)

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Under figure skating's revised rules, two-time Olympic champ Yuzuru Hanyu and his competitors in the men's division will have less time to work with in their free programs.

Sunday's program included&nbsp;action from the&nbsp;Grand Prix of Figure Skating event in Moscow, Russia, featuring the women's free skate.&nbsp;

Some of the world's best figure skaters compete in the ladies free skate in Moscow.

Watch Road to the Olympic Games: Grand Prix of Russia

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