About Marina Sanaya
Lived 1959 – 2016 (aged 57). Marina Sanaya was a Russian figure skater and figure skating judge.
Marina Valterovna Sanaya (Melnyk) (; 7 January 1959 – 6 October 2016) was a Russian figure skating official and competitor who represented the Soviet Union. Competing at the age of 13, she placed 18th at the 1972 Winter Olympics.
Life and career Born in Moscow,
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Who was Marina Sanaya?
Russian figure skater (1959-2016)
When was Marina Sanaya born?
Marina Sanaya was born on 7 January 1959 in Moscow.
When did Marina Sanaya die?
Marina Sanaya died on 6 October 2016 in Moscow.
What was Marina Sanaya's occupation?
Marina Sanaya was a figure skater and figure skating judge.
What nationality was Marina Sanaya?
Marina Sanaya was Russian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marina Sanaya. https://biography.guide/marina-sanaya/
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