[1] He is the elder brother of Vladimir Uspenski, who also competed in figure skating.

[2] Alexander Uspenski began competing on the ISU Junior Grand Prix (JGP) circuit in 2001.

Over the course of five seasons, he would win seven medals – three gold, two silver, and two bronze – and qualify three times to the ISU Junior Grand Prix Final.

[4] After taking the silver medal at the 2006 Finlandia Trophy, he debuted on the senior Grand Prix series, finishing 5th and 6th at his two events.

Uspenski missed the Russian national championships as a result of whooping cough.