Education
Between 1983 and 1984 she studied for a certificate in Journalism and Television, before studying for a Bachelor in sociology and anthropology at Tel Aviv University between 1985 and 1988.
Between 1983 and 1984 she studied for a certificate in Journalism and Television, before studying for a Bachelor in sociology and anthropology at Tel Aviv University between 1985 and 1988.
Born in the Soviet Union, Shamalov-Berkovich made aliyah to Israel in 1979. She later returned to the university to complete an Master of Business Administration in 1998. She was amongst the founders of Israel Plus, the country"s Russian language television channel, and Vesti, its largest Russian-language newspaper.
She also worked as a marketing and media consultant.
She joined Kadima shortly after its establishment, and was placed fortieth on its list for the 2006 Knesset elections, but missed out on a seat. However, she entered the Knesset on 2 July 2009 as a replacement for Haim Ramon, who had resigned.
In December 2012 it was announced that she would head the Economics party"s list for the 2013 elections. However, the party failed to cross the electoral threshold and she subsequently lost her seat.