I knew Inna for just a  short time coaching in Fairfax. I had a great deal of respect for her, as a skater, a coach, and a person.  She was very kind to me and I'm very sorry to hear the news.  Sincerest  condolences,  Ann Beardsley

Jeremy

My deepest condolences.  Sorry I wasn’t able to attend.  If you need anything just let me know.

Anna Montoro

Dear Inna,

It’s hard to believe you’re really gone. You shaped me in more ways than you know, and as I’m sure you’ve done for others across the years. You taught me the power of kindness and compassion. There was one time you half-yelled at me, and there was no smile at the end so I knew you really were disappointed. Prior coaches had yelled at me to the point it became the baseline and yet it was your disappointment which broke my heart. You were the only coach who made me cry because you were the only coach I truly loved. The power of compassion and confidence you taught me is something I used when I coached during college and even something I use now when negotiating deals at work. I’ll miss you more than you could know and you’ll always be in my heart. 

To Masha - your mom loved you more than any parent could love a child. I can't imagine the pain you’re going through. We are here for you for whatever you need

To Jeremy - thank you for loving and taking care of Inna. Early on when you two were dating, my mom asked Inna if you were treating her well and I’ll never forget the way Inna’s face lit up when she blushed and said yes he’s good to me, very good to me. Years later at my wedding, my mom told me she could tell that you made Inna very happy, and she didn’t even have to ask this time. You two were meant for each other and I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and the rest of Inna’s family

Love always, 
Melissa

Words cannot express our sorrow. The skating word lost an amazing coach who was beautiful inside and out. Inna coached my daughter Nicki for a decade. She was always ready to inspire, motivate and push for excellence with all her mighty heart, infectious  joy, and beautiful smile. I was an off ice dancing mom that would move to the beat of music behind the glass windows. One day Inna walked up to me and said” you can do it on the ice!” Then I said, “and I get to wear one of these beautiful outfits and compete.” We both started laughing as my daughter who was in middle school at the time didn’t like the idea very much. Then Inna replied “and I will teach you.” Loved her positive attitude and joyful outlook on everything she did and on those around her.
She may be gone physically but she’ll forever remain in our hearts and sweet memories treasure chest.
Sending lots of love, hugs, comforting thoughts and prayers to her loving family. May she rest in peace and be the bright shining star from above to inspire and guide others.

Love, 
Jawadian Family

I am deeply sorry and saddened by the tragedy of losing you, my second cousin. Rest in peace beautiful Inna. Your memories will remain in my mind forever. Your talents, dedication, perseverance, and love for skating left a big void within our family, skating community, and friends. Sending Jeremy and Masha love and piece during this difficult time. I can’t imagine the unimaginable pain you and are going through. My deepest sympathy is with you and your loved ones. Julia, Diane, Helen and Mike, Toronto, Canada

When I was a young girl Inna was my ice skating coach at Fairfax Ice Arena. We worked together for many years and she always trained with so much passion & charisma. My prayers go out to her close friends and beloved family and my heart breaks for those who knew who better than I did. 
The world has truly lost an exceptional human being. She did not deserve this fate and had so much more to offer the world. 
I will always remember her positive attitude, kindness, and love for ice skating. I am very grateful for the time we spent together. 
Rest in peace Inna, you will be missed forever ❤️

Dear Inna, 
We still are in denial and have been consciously putting away penning our last message to you just so that, we feel we can speak with you one more time!
We will always remember you as a tiny woman with a fierce heart of gold, driven by love, ambition, and grit! In short, you were one beautiful “Kohinoor Diamond”! 
We will forever be grateful and thankful for everything you instilled in Abigail. Something we will always stay indebted to you.
We are also very grateful and thankful to your beautiful girl Masha, and strength personified Jeremy! They shared the most precious person in their lives each day with so many of us and that is not an easy thing to do. May all the powers of life give them all the strength to endure this loss.
We love you much, and adored you more!
Until we meet again.
Abigail, Michael, and Divya Ortiz

From the Disney On Ice family!

Sending our condolences to the family and loved ones.

Eduardo Maranhao, Mario Castro, Eduardo Garcia, Cristina Garcia, Ariel Gonzalez, Andrei Lavrentiev, cast, crew, and staff.

My most precious memories experiencing my highest level of progress and success, all while having fun and feeling so loved! I miss you dearly! 💔

Inna, you were so kind to me over the many years that we’ve spent coaching together. You were a force. You are tiny but mighty, always confident with a showgirl smile and you loved all of your students fiercely. You were such a good friend and we are here to support Jeremy and Masha while you fly with the angels. Sending you my deepest condolences. I’m also sending you love from all of your Disney on Ice family.

We miss you so much dear Inna! Words cannot describe how deep is the gaping hole in our hearts.

We are so deeply sorry for the loss of Coach Inna. The rink will never be the same without her.

Dear Inna we have such great memories with you. You will be forever in our hearts

To my beautiful coach, Inna,
I have been with you for 6 or 7 years now and you were the best coach I have ever had and I wish we could have went on with our skating careers together. You were so passionate for skating and dedicated your life to mentor so many people, including me, and during the time I had you as a coach, you made such a big impact on my life.  You've also shaped who I am today, I am stronger and more perseverant because of you. You pushed me so much and helped me reach levels I thought I would never make. While you were disciplined and serious, you were also kind and encouraging towards everyone. Your kind and caring personality always made my day so much brighter. 

Throughout my competition seasons, I would cry so much and tell myself that I was the worst skater ever, but you made me realize my potential and you always thought that I could do everything which makes me so lucky to have had you as a coach. The time that you took to give me lessons and carefully choreograph my programs meant so much to me because it showed that you wanted me to excel and be the best version of myself. 

You were never just a coach to me, you were like my second mother. Always there for me, comforting when I get upset or frustrated, pushing me very hard to be my best, and loving me from the start. When I was just 7 years old, you gave me a warm hug and a big smile and you would give me one every day until now. We also shared so many memories together that I will cherish forever and ever. I will miss your hugs, your smile, and our moments forever. 

Inna, you had such a huge impact on my life and others. I could never have gotten to where I am today without you. Although, it feels unreal and it feels like I am just waiting for you to come back from vacation. But, I hope you are watching over us and resting peacefully.  I will miss you so much. I love you to the moon and back. 
Love, 
Leena Melkote

Inna was a kind and gentle soul.  I will miss her and I know that she will be greatly missed by so many others.

Dear Inna,

I miss you so much. Thank you for everything you did for my family. I will always remember your sincere smile and positive energy. You will forever hold a special place in my heart.

My deepest condolences to Jeremy, Masha, and the rest of Inna’s family. My heart is with you during this difficult time.

-Dmytro

We met Inna couple years ago when she began coaching my daughter Serena. She was more then a coach but become someone my shaped my daughters confidence in the sport and had that impact on her life. Serena loves Inna. She is broken knowing she is gone but her teachings will live on every day she skates. She was an amazing person, amazing coach and it will never be the same without her. We are thankful to have had her.

Our dear Inna,
I find it so hard to begin this because, somehow, it still feels like you’ll be at the rink with us any moment now. We keep waiting for you to show up, just like you always did.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for being not just a friend, but family. We shared so many moments—our lives, our dreams, and our hearts. You were so much more than a coach; you were the best mentor we could ever ask for. You not only taught Sonya how to be the best skater she could be, but you also taught her invaluable lessons about strength, perseverance, and the importance of following her dreams.

More than anything, you showed her love—unwavering, unconditional love. And for that, we are forever grateful. We loved you, Inna. You will be deeply missed, always in our hearts.

Inna V, You were a joy to watch on the ice, from the day I auditioned you, through the 3 years we toured together. I will always remember your warm smile and your beautiful skateless pair with Alexei, which is still an inspiration today. I’m glad to have run into you last year. My thoughts are with your family and students- I know your spirit will live on through them, and I’ll be watching for it.  Rest in peace, Chantal

I have been struggling with what to say about the passing of my dear friend and neighbor, Inna. The truth is, I am still in disbelief. She and her husband, Jeremy, have been my next door neighbors for 12 years. A tireless force of energy, joy, and kindness, Inna radiated creativity and warmth in a way the world rarely sees. My heart hurts for Jeremy, her daughter Masha, her family, and the figure skating community. 

Inna, may you continue skating and smiling in the skies above us all. I will miss you...

Thank you for adding elegance and love in my skating career and outside. Love and miss you.

This is a great loss. Inna was a strong , beautiful woman who never let life get her down.  Inna was always the most stylish dressed.

The McCrave family will keep your family in our prayers and we promise to wrap Masha in love, always.

To My Coach:

It’s unbearable to say goodbye to you, to even imagine the rink without you. I keep picturing you in that ankle-length coat I never quite understood—how could something that looked so uncomfortable move so gracefully? But you did. You made every edge, every turn, seem effortless, even in that long coat.

You were tiny, but mighty. Fierce yet compassionate. Disciplined, but with a heart big enough to hold every one of your students’ dreams. It will be so hard to watch everyone step off the ice and not see you as the last to leave. You always stayed until the very last second of every freestyle, squeezing in one more jump for your students —because that’s who you were. You made sure your students had every possible chance to thrive.

Now, I guess I’ll just have to picture you there—smiling back at us, cheering from somewhere we can’t see but I hope we can always feel.

Yes, I’ll miss my coach. But mostly, I’ll miss my friend. Because you weren’t just a coach—you were family.

I’ll miss our lunches—watching you with your two pounds of turkey ham that my son always managed to steal. I’ll miss bringing you Panera soup when you were sick because I knew how much you loved it. I’ll even miss being mad at you for the Junior Mints Aria would get from you after working hard, even though you both knew exactly how that would play out.

I’ll miss the ever-changing schedules that drove me nuts—but oh, how I’d keep every last one of them if it meant one more day with you. I’ll miss rushing to catch up with you because, somehow, despite being so tiny, you always walked faster than the rest of us.

I love you. I always will. Wherever you are, I hope you know how deeply you’re missed. You were taken from us too soon.
Rest in peace, my mighty, almighty. Skate among the stars now. And watch over us from above.

I spent the bulk of my childhood skating with Inna (and, later, Masha), and she was consistently the most positive, uplifting human. As a kid, I struggled intensely with depression and an  anxiety disorder that didn't get formally diagnosed until adulthood, which caused me to get in my own way often. But, she was always, always there telling me I could--it didn't matter. This sweet woman believed even when I didn't and was waiting with a high five (even when my childhood self tried to brush them off.) I teach kids myself, now. Though, they're 4th graders, and we're not on ice. And, I can only hope I carry some of the best parts of Inna with me into the classroom every day: a big heart, a warm smile, and an unwavering  belief. I hadn't seen her recently, but I'll miss her every day. And, I'll think of her every single time I step into my classroom. Though I won't be applying them in a rink, the lessons I've taken from our time together are timeless. I've been shattered by her loss, though I'm so lucky to have known her.

Without doubt Inna positively influenced each of her students over the years and helped shape them both on and off the ice.

My dear cousin Inna, since I was a child I have heard many beautiful stories about you and have always admired you - your athleticism, your ambition, your beauty and how you pursued your dreams.
Unfortunately, the big age difference and the distance have separated us. I would have loved to know more about your life and as I now realize, you had a wonderful family with a loving husband around you and many amazing friends. Your profession was more than just a job because your students loved and admired you so much!
Rest in peace, beautiful ice princess! Your family in Germany will always love and remember you.
Your cousin Katja

Jeremy and Masha, we send you our deepest condolences. 
You should know that you are not alone and that you will always have a family here in Germany who is thinking of you. 
Alexander, Elena, Eugen+family, Katja+family

my beautiful and talented coach inna, 
you poured so much love and passion for skating and teaching all your students. I’ve always considered you to be a part of my family; forever grateful for all the memories and fun times we shared together. you made the world a better place with your warm smile and hugs, you lit up every room you walked into and you’re one of the kindest, most selfless people I’ve met. behind those strict lessons and off-ices was pure passion and desire to make us stronger and better. you will be greatly missed, fly high 🕊️❤️ 
-isabella aparicio

Dear Inna, rest in Peace 
You ll be in our hearts.

My dear beautiful friend,  I will cherish our chats during gazillion number of skating competitions.  I will always remember you as the sweetest,   the strongest,  the most beautiful and determined humming bird.  Rest in peace darling Inna.  God rest your soul.  God help your loved ones to survive saying good bye to you.   I will always love you.
EB

Sending love to Masha, Jeremy, Inna’s parents, and the community she built. Inna was kind and gentle soul. May she rest in peace.

I was incredibly fortunate to work alongside Inna and witness firsthand the dedication, knowledge, and passion she poured into coaching. Her technical expertise and ability to nurture young athletes were truly remarkable, but just as inspiring was the camaraderie and respect she shared with her fellow coaches. Inna’s impact on the skating world—and on all who knew her—was profound. Her absence leaves a deep void, and she will be missed beyond words.

Inna wasn’t just a coach - she was a mentor, a friend, and a truly special person who poured her heart into everything she did. This season, she helped choreograph my daughter’s program, bringing creativity, passion, and a belief in her skaters that went far beyond technique.

Beyond skating, we bonded over our Moscow roots, swapping childhood stories and laughing about what we missed. Our husbands, both in aerospace, gave us another connection, and she shared plenty of wisdom when she learned my daughter was heading to Virginia Tech.

I’ll always cherish the off-ice moments - jumping into ball games with her, laughing, joking, and giving the kids a hard time. She was full of life and love in everything she did.

My heart aches for her husband, her daughter, her parents, and her family. I hope they find comfort in knowing how deeply she was loved and how many lives she touched.

I will miss seeing her on the ice. Rest in peace, Inna. You will never be forgotten 💔

Masha so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. Glsd Besu is there with you. Dave @ phyllis  Mcgill.

Like many other little girls, Inna had a huge impact on my life. For years, she and I skated the first session of the day, where she taught me grace and discipline. She provided mentorship to me and my peers through our teenage years, no small feat for even those who don't have to deal with the drama inherent in skating. I have only recently returned to the ice, but to my surprise, both body and mind remember, a testament to the work we did together. Inna was always supportive and kind, and I always remember her fondly.

You loved working with us and we will always remember you

Alina says she will miss hearing “my baby girl”

These last 2,5 years with you have been remarkable for Alina. She was only 6 when you took her under your warm wings. You have always believed in her just like in all of your students. You used to tell Alina “you are my youngest student, you are so strong and beautiful”. She made a praying station at home and prays for your soul and the souls of all the perished ones every single night. Thank you for all you have done for us, for all the encouraging words, hugs, high fives, long conversations on the phone. We will miss seeing you on the highway. Remember our races? :) the rink will never be the same without you. I will always remember your compliments. How you genuinely expressed your admiration about our family’s fitness routines. And every time I buy Alo clothing, I will think of you and smile because I know you would approve my choices ❤️ 
Inna’s family… she loved you so much. Masha, we have never met but I heard so much about you. She was so proud of your accomplishments! I loved how she pronounced your name «Маша». Dear Jeremy, we are sending you warm hugs and prayers!

Masha your mother loved you so much and was so proud of you.  Our hearts are broken for you.

You were taken to soon Inna.  I prayed so hard that your fighting spirit would prevail but God took your beautiful soul away from us.  We will hold Jeremy close and watch over him for you until you meet again.

I will cherish the countless experiences we shared over the years- the laughter and understanding that was between us.
She will always be family to us.

Together they achieved the impossible. But this was Inna-making the impossible possible every day with so many lives. The strength and determination in that small frame seems paradoxical but Inna was a force to be reckoned with, guided by her abundant love for her skaters

Dear Inna, we still can’t accept not able to see you when we go to the rink, this must be a bad dream, I wish I could wake up in the morning and everything goes back to normal. We miss you so much. Alyssa’s  regular lessons with you are still on my calendar, reminders still pop up making me think of you, scenes of you teaching Alyssa are still vivid in memory. 

Thank you so much for making Alyssa a competitive skater, she could not have gone this far without you.

Inna was a rare gem of a person. We never had the pleasure of working with her, but at competitions she was always very kind and encouraging to my daughter. We shared time with her and her students after competitions at times and the love she had for her students was evident. She treated her students like family. My condolences and prayers are with her family, her students, and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. May she Rest in Peace.

Dear Family of Coach Inna, i am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot describe this. Coach Inna was top professional and it was a pleasure to watch her students strive. This is so heartbreaking. May you find strength in knowing how many people mourn her and remember what Special person she was. 💔

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Inna Volyanskaya

July 5, 1965 – January 29, 2025

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