Elizabeth Tkachenko

Elizabeth Tkachenko (born February 21, 2006) is an Israeli–American ice dancer who currently represents Israel. With her skating partner, Alexei Kiliakov, she is the 2024 World Junior silver medalist and 2022 Israeli national champion.

At the junior level, Tkachenko/Kiliakov are the 2023 JGP Japan silver medalists.

Personal life
Tkachenko was born on February 21, 2006, in Rockville, Maryland to parents Valery and Oxana. She has a brother, Alexander. Tkachenko and her skating partner, Alexei Kiliakov, have known each other since they were toddlers.

Early years
Tkachenko began learning how to skate at age three in public sessions. She was later invited to join the Wheaton Ice Skating Academy (WISA), founded by her current coaches, former Russian ice dancers Alexei Kiliakov and Elena Novak, and her brother. Tkachenko teamed up with her current skating partner, Alexei Kiliakov Jr., in 2011.

Competitive highlights
CS: Challenger Series; JGP: Junior Grand Prix