Name Pronunciation: ann-jell-LEEK-ah  KREE-loh-vuh
Birth date:  07/4/73 
Birthplace:   Moscow, Soviet Union 
Residence:  Newark, Delaware 
Height & Weight: 5'8" (172 cm), 127 lbs.



Anjelika's mother wanted her to become a skater.  She thought she was very musical and graceful.  When she was 6, she went to music school.  When she finished music school, she was asked to enter Gnesinka (a musical institute).  Anjelika was not content to sit motionless and play piano all day, so she pursued skating.

Before Anjelika teamed up with Oleg, Vladimir Fedorov was her partner.     In 1993, Anjelika and Vladimir won a bronze medal at the world championships.  In 1994, they won the national title in the absence of Grishuk/Platov and Usova/Zhulin.  They finished 6th at the 1994 Olympics, but had to withdraw from 1994 World Championships because Anjelika broke her wrist.    Although Anjelika planned to continue skating with Fedorov, her coach Natalia Linichuk had other ideas.  She persuaded Anjelika to change partners and created the partnership of Krylova & Ovsyannikov.

Anjelika is probably best known for her expression.    Many of the commentators have made remarks on how she feels the music and that is shows in her face during the dances. 

Just before Anjelika and Oleg came to Newark to train (1995), she injured her back in practice.   This initial injury has plagued her since, and she and Oleg have had to miss the  entire 1999-2000 season so she could seek treatment. 

After skating together just 4 years, she and Oleg stood on top of the 1998 World Championships podium; a title they repeated in 1999.

After the 1999 season, Anjelika and Oleg retired from amateur skating and continue to pursue professional opportunities. Anjelika also choreographs programs for skaters at their training rink, The Pond.