• 1973 : Born in Kerch (Ukraine)
• Graduated from Vaganova Academy
• 1991 : Joined the Mariinsky Ballet
• 1995 : Promoted to Principal

She dances in the movie "Ballerina".
Awards :

• 1991 : Prize winner at Vaganova Competition
• 1995 : Won Golden Sofit
• 1996 : Elected Best Ballerina
• 1997 : Golden Mask - Benois de la danse
• 1999 : State prize of Russia
• 2001 : Monaco World Dance Awards
• 2005 : People's artist of Russia

What they say about her : "excels in classic and dramatic roles. Perfect exampl willowy limbs, steely strength and a classical purity of line, an instinctive musicality."Dès qu'elle apparaît sur scène, c'est un événement" Jérôme Frilley.