Zhanna Vasiura

Zhanna Petrivna Vasiura (, born 6 February 1954) is a Soviet female rhythmic gymnast.

Career Zhanna Vasiura trained in the local sport club "Spartak Kiev" with her coach Albina Deriugina.

In 1970, Zhanna firstly competed at the USSR Rhythmic Gymnastics Cup, where the Russian coach of rhythmic gymnastics Irina Viner were among participants, without reaching any medal.

Since that competition, she was joined to the Soviet national team, becoming of Albina Deriugina's first notable pupil to compete in international competitions.

In 1971, at the World Championships in Havana, the Soviet group won a silver medal in the group all-around competition.

In 1972, Vasiura represented Ukrainian SSR at the USSR National Championships, winning two silver medals in individual and team all-around competition, and a bronze medal in freehands.

The following year, at the World Championships in Rotterdam, Vasiura with her team won a gold medal in the group all-around event. In that year, she was honored of the Merited Master of Sports of the USSR.

Personal life In 1975, Vasiura gratulated from National University of Ukraine on Physical Education and Sport in Kyiv. They have two children - daughter Oksana and son Andrii.