Svetlana worked as a senior coach at the Olympics School, developing medal winners. She was appointed Secretary General of the Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation of Moscow in 1988, and was actively involved with the Main Judges Board, judging both National and international events. Because of her successes, she was able to attend the World Championships of 1987 and 1989. In 1994, when working with Irina Viner at the Sport National Centre, she was included by the Russian authorities as one of the six best coaches to participate at the Worlds in Paris. She also gained a lot of experience by training gymnasts in Korea, Finland, Great Britain and Australia.

Svetlana came to Canada 1994 and began working for Evelyn Koop at Kalev Sportive, preparing Provincial stream athletes, many of whom (among them Alexandra Orlando and Mary Sanders) became winners at different levels. In 1996, she began working with the then Head Coach of Kalev, Lusi Dimitrova, with Provincial and National gymnasts, many of whom competed internationally.
Svetlana is a Level 3 Coach, working on her Level 4. She is also a Judge at F.I.G. Level Br. 3.

From 1998 Svetlana is the Head Coach of Kalev competitive program. In that year, her Novice group won silver at the Nationals. And in 1999, that group became National Champions, while the Junior group won silver. Also in 1999, Irina Funtikova won Elite Canada and then became Junior National Champion. In 2000, Irina started her international career as member of the Senior National Team, and two of Svetlana’s Novices placed 2nd and 6th at the Nationals, qualifying for Elite Canada 2001.

NATASHA KASHAEV is a certified Level 3 Coach/Judge. Master of Sports in Rhythmic Gymnastics (from 1986) with a Bachelor degree in physical education (from 1996). She is a former coach of the leading clubs of Ukraine and Israel. Natasha was the trainer of the leading champion in Israel.