Suraikin began figure skating in 1957 and became a member of the USSR National Team in 1968.

[3] Suraikin competed with Liudmila Smirnova, coached by Maya Belenkaya.

[4] Smirnova and Suraikin won the silver medal at the 1972 Winter Olympics.

[1] In 1972 Suraikin paired with Natalia Ovchinnikova for a few seasons before retiring to coach.

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