The 1971 Prize of Moscow News was a significant event in the history of figure skating. It was the first time the Soviet Union had hosted an international competition, and the first time the Soviet Union had swept the men's podium. The competition was also the first time that ice dancing was included as a medal event. This was a major achievement for the Soviet Union, as ice dancing had only been recently introduced to the international figure skating scene. The 1971 Prize of Moscow News was also a memorable event for the athletes. It was a chance for the Soviets to prove their dominance in the sport, and they did not disappoint. Chetverukhin, Titova, Belousova/Protopopov, and Pakhomova/Gorshkov all put in stellar performances, and the audience was left in awe. While the 1971 Prize of Moscow News was a serious competition, it also had its share of lighthearted moments. The audience was filled with laughter and cheers as the skaters performed their routines. The athletes also had fun, with many of them taking the time to chat and joke with each other during warm-ups and practice. It was a truly special event, and one that is still remembered fondly by those who were there.