| 1978 | Born August 15 in Donetsk, Ukraine |
| 1981 | Is abandoned by father during parents' divorce |
| 1983 | Enrolls at the Dynamo Gym in Donetsk |
| 1985 | Wins an age-group competition at age six |
| 1988-92 | Enters regional competitions in Ukraine, Belarus, and Moscow |
| 1990 | Wins a spot on the Ukraine National Team at age 11 |
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