AthleteRussian1975 – present
Oksana Kazakova
Rhythmic gymnast, World and European Championships medalist
Biography
Oksana Kazakova is a Russian rhythmic gymnast who was a prominent competitor in the 1990s. She won multiple medals at World Championships and European Championships.
Quick Facts
Category
Athlete
Nationality
Russian
Born
1975
Thinking about the name
Oksana
Greek origin
“Derived from Greek 'xenia' (hospitality), meaning 'hospitable' or 'welcoming.' Popular throughout Slavic countries, Oksana has a luminous, elegant quality with a touch of Eastern European sophistication. The name gained international recognition through figure skater Oksana Kazakova and has maintained steady appeal for its lyrical sound and gracious meaning.”