 The following season, they were awarded silver behind Elena Krykanova / Evgeni Platov at the 1985 World Junior Championships in Colorado Springs, Colorado.After moving up to the senior ranks, Liapina/Sur won silver at the 1986 Nebelhorn Trophy, 1987 NHK Trophy, and 1988 Skate America.They were awarded gold at the 1989 Winter Universiade.