Natalia Vasiliyevna Laschenova (Russian: Наталья Васильевна Лащёнова) (born September 16, 1973 in Jelgava, Latvian SSR, Soviet Union)[1] is a retired Soviet gymnast.

Laschenova competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics and the 1989 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.

Laschenova is best known for her difficult skills, deceptive power, strong technique and highly expressive dance.

Laschenova continued to compete internationally at the 1986 Belgian Gym Masters, 1986 Moscow News and 1987 US vs USSR.

[2] Laschenova competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics, contributing to a team gold medal for the Soviet Union and placing 5th in the all around.