World Records
Over the course of her career, Zhukova skated eight world records:
| Event | Result | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 m | 2:36.7 | 17 March 1950 | Kirov |
| 5000 m | 9:22.3 | 17 March 1950 | Kirov |
| 3000 m | 5:21.3 | 8 January 1952 | Medeo |
| 1000 m | 1:36.6 | 22 January 1952 | Medeo |
| Old combination | 208.750 | 22 January 1952 | Medeo |
| 3000 m | 5:13.8 | 23 January 1953 | Medeo |
| 5000 m | 9:01.6 | 24 January 1953 | Medeo |
| Old combination | 204.010 | 24 January 1953 | Medeo |
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