Pozdeyeva's swimming accomplishments earned her one of the highest awards in Russia for her contributions to the nation: the Russian Federation's Certificate to the State and Medal of the Order for Merits before the Fatherland "Second Degree," awarded to her personally in 1995 by President Boris Yeltsin.

In total, Pozdeyeva won 20 gold, silver, and bronze medals at various international competitions throughout her swimming career.

Pozdeyeva was selected to join the Russian Junior National Swimming Team in 1988 at the age of 11.

She swam the 100- and 200-meter butterfly and the medley relay, traveling with the team to many international swimming competitions.

During this time, she trained and competed with the National Team and also participated in junior swimming meets for which she was still eligible.