Born in Magnitogorsk, Russia, Elena Mikhailenko graduated from local institutions before completing studies at Moscow State Conservatory and Gnesin's Academy. She is a laureate of the Glinka International Vocal Contest in Moscow. Her upcoming engagements include Aida at Bangkok Opera and Ballet Festival, and Katerina Izmailova in Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk at Vienna State Opera. At Helikon Opera, she will perform Turandot, Abigaille in Nabucco, Santuzza in Cavalleria rusticana, and Rosalinda in Die Fledermaus. Recent and past roles include Tatyana in Evgeni Onegin, Amelia in Un Ballo in maschera, Liza in Pique Dame at Deutsche Oper am Rhein and Teatro dell'Opera di Roma and the title role in La Gioconda in Malmö and Innsbruck. At the Israeli Opera she sang Katerina Izmailova in Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk.