Natalya Anatolievna Cherlyanova

Returned to Russia, December 1999

Vital Statistics:

Nickname: Natasha
Maiden Name:  Kaverzina

Birthdate:  December 18, 1978
Birthplace:  St. Petersburg (Leningrad), U.S.S.R.
Hair: Brown
Eyes:  Blue    
Height: 5'1"    
Weight/Build:  98 lbs
Parents:  Anatoly and Marina    
Siblings:  Svetlana (b. 1975)
Roommate:  Mitya Cherlyanov
Relatives at KMAS: Mitya, her husband

Skating Statistics:

Discipline: Pairs
Partner:  Dmitry Cherlyanov
Coaches:  Marie Landauf
Competitive History: See results database

Competitions/Assignments this Season:  Russian Nationals
Short Program:  "American Wake" from Riverdance
Long Program:  "Phantom of the Opera" Medley
Exhibition:  "You're The Boss" by Brian Setzer and Gwen Stefani

Biography/Personality:

Natasha is a very strong and determined person, especially on the ice, but has a weak spot when it comes to Mitya.  She lost her mother at the age of 10, and her partner Oleg deserted her this past summer after much success.  Natasha graduated from university in St. Petersburg, and was planning on attending medical school, before she knew she was coming to America.

Other Noteworthy News/Facts:

Natasha and Mitya's relationship was put on hold when he cheated on her first with Anya Markova, and almost cheated with Yelena Bukaryeva.  He became involved in an abusive relationship with Anya, but turned to Natasha as he was in real trouble.  After the ordeal with Anya was over, they got
back together, and are now engaged.