Biography
Elena Mukhina lost both of her parents by the time she was five years old. She was raised by her grandmother, Anna Ivanova. At a young age she took an interest in gymnastics and figure skating. When an athletic scout visited her school, she eagerly volunteered to try out for gymnastics. She later joined the CSKA Moscow ("Central Red Army") sports club. In recognition of her accomplishments, Mukhina was inducted into the CSKA Hall of Fame.
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