Elena Karpushenko

Elena Lvovna Karpushenko (Елена Львовна Карпушенко; 26 May 1961 – 23 April 2024) was a Russian honored Master of Sports coach in rhythmic gymnastics.

Coaching career
Karpushenko was the personal coach of three-time World all-around champion and World record holder Yana Kudryavtseva. She was introduced by a swimming coach, who was friends with the Kudryavtsev family to their daughter, Yana. Karpushenko was the trainer of Kudryavtseva from when she started rhythmic gymnastics.

Personal life and death
Karpushenko was born in Moscow, RSFSR, USSR on 26 May 1961, and died on 23 April 2024, at the age of 62.

Notable trainees

 * Yana Kudryavtseva – 2016 Olympic silver medalist, Three-time World All-around champion, 2015 European Games champion.
 * Alina Ermolova – 2016 European Junior Champion in rope.
 * Tatiana Kurbakova – 2004 Olympics Gold medal in Group all around.
 * Alexandra Ermakova – 2006 European Junior Champion in rope.
 * Maria Pobedushkina - Member of the Russian Senior National Team
 * Alexandra Borisova - Member of the Russian Junior Team