Ishmouratova won the gold in the women's 15 km individual contest at the 2006 Winter Olympics.

[2] Svetlana graduated from the Trade Secondary School of Zlatoust and then the State Academy of Physical Education.

In 1996, she started once in the FIS Cross-Country World Cup but was accused of doping and disqualified for two years.

Four years later, she won two gold medals at the 2006 Winter Olympics in the individual race and relay.

On 2 December 2007, Ishmouratova was elected to the 6th State Duma as a member of the United Russia party.