About Tatyana Zhuk
Lived 1946 – 2011 (aged 65). Tatyana Zhuk was a Russian figure skater.
Tatyana Alekseyevna Zhuk (, January 1, 1946 - March 21, 2011) was a Soviet/Russian pair skater. With partner Aleksandr Gorelik, she was the 1968 Winter Olympics silver medalist. They were also the 1965 World bronze medalists and the 1966 and 1968 World silver medalists, as well as the 1965 European bronze and 1966 silver medalists.
Zhuk previously competed with Aleksandr Gavrilov, with whom she medaled at the 1963 and 1964 European Championships and the 1963 World Championships. They placed 5th at the 1964 Winter Olympics.
In 1969, Zhuk became pregnant. She and her husband Albert Shesternyov decided to keep the baby and retire from competitive skating.
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Who was Tatyana Zhuk?
Soviet figure skater (1946–2011)
When was Tatyana Zhuk born?
Tatyana Zhuk was born on 2 January 1946 in Saint Petersburg.
When did Tatyana Zhuk die?
Tatyana Zhuk died on 21 March 2011 in Orekhovo-Zuyevo.
What was Tatyana Zhuk's occupation?
Tatyana Zhuk was a figure skater.
What nationality was Tatyana Zhuk?
Tatyana Zhuk was Russian.
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