Elena Garanina Figure skater
Elena Garanina is a former Soviet ice dancer. With partner Igor Zavozin, she represented the Soviet Union in international competition, winning the 1978 Nebelhorn Trophy, and 1981 Winter Universiade although they never made it to the World Figure Skating Championships due to the depth of the Soviet dance field.After turning pro, Garanina and Zavozin toured with Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean. They are the parents of American ice dancer Maxim Zavozin and have since divorced.Garanina currently works as a coach. Her current and former students include her son Maxim Zavozin during his partnership with Morgan Matthews, Katherine Copely & Deividas Stagniūnas, and Kayla Nicole Frey & Deividas Stagniūnas.