Ilia Kulik is a former Russian figure skater who won the gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics. He is considered one of the greatest skating stars of all time, having also won the World Championships in 1995 and the European Championships in 1996 and 1997. He was known for his athleticism and artistry on the ice, and his signature move was a quadruple jump. After retiring from competitive skating, he has gone on to become a coach and choreographer.