Elena Khalyavina


Elena Dostatni, née Khalyavina is a former competitive ice dancer. Competing for Russia as Elena Khalyavina with partner Maxim Shabalin, she is three times Russian Junior National Championship medalist she won two medals at the ISU Junior Grand Prix Final and two medals at the World Junior Championships.

Career

Elena Khalyavina began skating when she was six years old in Kirov. She skated with Alexandr Glyhih for seven years through the senior level. In 1999, she moved to Samara and teamed up with Maxim Shabalin. In the 2001–02 season, Khalyavina/Shabalin won gold at the JGP Final, gold at the Russian Junior Championships, and silver at the World Junior Championships before parting ways. In 2002, she began her coaching career in her home town in Russia.
In 2011, Elena Dostatni became the director of ice dancing at the Colorado Springs World Arena Ice Hall.

Personal life

Elena Khalyavina moved to the United States in 2003 and is now known as Elena Dostatni. She married Polish former ice dancer and ISU Technical Specialist Andrzej Dostatni in September 2009. They have two sons.

Programs

SeasonOriginal danceFree dance
2001–2002

  • Romeo and Juliet
    • by Nino Rota
    2000–2001

  • Anytime, Anywhere
    • performed by Sarah Brightman

    Results