Anna Levandi
A Soviet-era skater whose technical precision earned her world silver, who later shaped Estonian sport as a coach and politician.
Born 1965 (age 61)·Russian former competitive figure skater·Birthday: June 30·Generation X
Biography
Anna Levandi, competing under her maiden name Kondrashova for the Soviet Union, carved her place in figure skating with a reputation for formidable consistency and clean technique. In the era of powerhouse skaters like Katarina Witt, Levandi became known as the perennial bronze medalist at European Championships, a testament to her enduring presence at the top. Her career pinnacle was a silver medal at the 1984 World Championships, where her flawless execution stood out. After retiring from competition, her life took a significant turn. She married an Estonian ice dancer and moved to Tallinn, becoming Anna Levandi. There, she helped build the skating program of a newly independent nation, transitioning from Soviet athlete to Estonian coach and sports administrator. This journey culminated in a stint as a member of the Estonian parliament, where she advocated for athletics and youth.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Anna was born in 1965, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Anna Was Born
The biggest hits of 1965
#1 Movie
The Sound of Music
Best Picture
The Sound of Music
#1 TV Show
Bonanza
Anna's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1965Born
US sends combat troops to Vietnam
Gas: $0.31/galHome: $13,600Min wage: $1.25/hrPresident: Lyndon B. Johnson"(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" — The Rolling StonesBest Picture: The Sound of Music
1970Started school
First Earth Day; The Beatles break up
Gas: $0.36/galHome: $17,000Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Bridge over Troubled Water" — Simon & GarfunkelBest Picture: Patton
1978Became a teenager
First test-tube baby born
Gas: $0.63/galHome: $35,300Min wage: $2.65/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Shadow Dancing" — Andy GibbBest Picture: The Deer Hunter
1981Could drive
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1983Could vote
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1986Turned 21
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1995Turned 30
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2005Turned 40
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2015Turned 50
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 60
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 61 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the silver medal at the 1984 World Figure Skating Championships in Ottawa.
- Earned four consecutive European Championship bronze medals from 1984 to 1987.
- Represented the Soviet Union at two Winter Olympic Games, in Sarajevo 1984 and Calgary 1988.
- Later served as a member of the Estonian Parliament (Riigikogu) from 2007 to 2011.
Did You Know?
She is married to former Soviet ice dancer and coach Igor Levandi.
After retirement, she coached in Finland before settling in Estonia.
Her daughter, Maria, is also a competitive figure skater who has represented Estonia internationally.
“My skating was built on discipline, not just artistry.”
