She was born in Kyiv, and represents the sports club Dynamo Kyiv. In her early career she won the bronze medal in 60 metres hurdles at the 2000 European Indoor Championships. She also competed at the 1995 World Championships, the 1996 Olympic Games, the 1997 World Indoor Championships, the 1998 European Championships, the 2000 Olympic Games, the 2001 World Indoor Championships and the 2001 World Championships without reaching the final. She ran in 12.88 seconds as early as in June 1995 in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, but did not improve this time until August 2000 in Kyiv, when she ran in 12.82 seconds. In 2001, she ran in 12.87 seconds in Seville in June. Also, in the 4 x 100 metres relay she competed at the 2000 Olympic Games without reaching the final.