 In the 2012–2013 season, Biryukova was assigned to two ISU Grand Prix events, the 2012 Cup of China and 2012 NHK Trophy, and finished 9th at both.Biryukova won the gold medal at the 2013 Winter Universiade.Since Butsaeva was unable to attend, Svetlana Sokolovskaya stepped in to work with her at the event.