Bestemianova, Natalia (1960–)
Bestemianova, Natalia (1960–)
Russian ice dancer. Born Jan 6, 1960, in Moscow, Russia.
With Andrei Bukin, won a silver medal at Sarajevo Olympics (1984) and a gold medal at Calgary Olympics (1988); won Russian nationals (1982–83, 1987), European championships (1983, 1985–88), and World championships (1985–88).
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