Alexander Vedenin became his coach, working with him in Munich, in the 2002–03 season. Vlascenko took bronze at the German Championships and finished 17th at the 2003 World Championships in Washington, D.C. after placing 11th in qualifying, 21st in the short, and 12th in the free. Vedenin remained his coach the following season. Vlascenko ended his career in February 2004 at the European Championships in Budapest, where he placed 7th.