Career
She represented Russia (until 2005), and Azerbaijan (2006-2012). Garayeva placed 6th in the all-around competition at the European Championships held in Moscow in 2006. She placed first in the ribbon and became the all-around bronze medalist.
Garayeva finished third at international tournaments held in Russia, Greece and Italy.
In 2006, Garayeva finished 4th at a club world championship held in Japan. Competing in her first Olympics at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, Garayeva finished 6th in the event all-around finals.
Garayeva started the 2012 season by winning bronze medal in the all-around at the Penza World Cup and the silver medal at the World Cup in Tashkent. At the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Garayeva was 3rd in the qualifications.
She finished 4th in the all-around finals with Belarus" Liubov Charkashyna taking the bronze medal.
She completed her competitive career at the end of the 2012 Season. Following the 2012 Olympics, Garayeva announced retiring from gymnastics. Garayeva married in 2013 and in 2014 began a career as a coach in rhythmic gymnastics.