Background
Smetanina, Raisa was born on February 29, 1952 in the Komi Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic.
Smetanina, Raisa was born on February 29, 1952 in the Komi Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic.
Graduated from the Syktyvkar Pedagogical High School, 1970.
Honoured Master of Sports (skiing), 1976. With Syktyvkar Urozhai. Schoolmaster. USSR champion, 1974 and 1976-1977 at various distances.
World champion, 1974 and 1978. Olympic champion, 1976 (10 km race).