- Prima ballerina of the Bolshoi Ballet.
- Graduated from the Bolshoi Moscow Ballet School in 1961, being the first student in the school's history to receive A+ in the final exams. Studied under Maria Kozhukhova and Sofia Golovkina, and Marina Semyonova.
- People's Artist of Russia and the USSR.
- Had the highest leap among ballerinas of the Bolshoi.
- Joined the Bolshoi ballet in 1961, and was their prima ballerina for over 30 years, until her retirement in 1995.
- Member of jury at many international ballet competitions.
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