Virolaynen was born in Moscow. Her mother is biathlete and cross country skier Anfisa Reztsova. Virolaynen debuted at the World Cup on 6 March 2014, when she got second place in the sprint event in Pokljuka. Earlier in the year Virolaynen had finished third in the pursuit competition at the European Championships. The following season, Virolaynen got her second podium, a second place in the pursuit in Antholz-Anterselva.