| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Kazakhstan |
| Born | 28 March 1975 Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union |
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 50 kg (110 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Synchronized swimming |
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