Chuvina was 56 when she discovered knife throwing in 2007. She'd done a simple job in the coat check section of the local factory. One day, two young men discussed the possibility of opening a knife throwing club there. It was the first time that Chuvina had heard of knife throwing, so she desired to have a try and signed up for training. Just a month and a half later, she learned that her hometown would host a knife throwing competition. She signed up and shocked the audience by winning first place.
Her victory inspired many people, but there were also those who simply called it beginner's luck. Chuvina silenced the latter at the 2007 National Knife Throwing Championship in Moscow, where she beat the best knife throwers in the country. Her first prize had been a new heater, but for her win at the nationals, she received a mobile phone and an air mattress. These motivated her to participate in more competitions.
In 2008, Chuvina competed in the World Knife Throwing Championship, against 36 of the world's best knife throwers. She was the oldest player, but she won once again, becoming number one knife thrower all over the world.
Throughout her amazing career, Chuvina won 5 national championships, as well as 50 medals and titles. She was considered as a national treasure, getting much attention from the press, giving interviews and making appearances on television shows.
