Mukhina was a guest columnist for "Moscow News" in the late 1980s. Her injury was a featured topic in the 1990 A&E documentary "More Than a Game"; and her World Championship performance is captured in the ABC Sports video "Gymnastics' Greatest Stars". Mukhina took a keen interest in children and young gymnasts both before and after her injury. She also expressed a deep religious faith, and was fond of horses and animated cartoons. Mukhina was thankful to her former teammates who kept in touch with her, especially Yelena Davydova, whom she described as "A real friend".