Communism destroyed so many generations. I look at my grandparents and their generation, and it's as if their lives were taken from them. It's really sad and frightening that something like that could have happened. But I don't really think of myself as Russian anymore. I didn't even live there for that long.

I feel lucky to be in whatever I'm in. I feel lucky to be working.

My parents were of the opinion, because they had started skating very young, that you should have something that you do that you care about, because it structures your life as you're growing up.

I'm fascinated by how ethnic communities have assimilated into massive capitalist environments.

The ability to have a choice in what you do is a privilege.

When you don't understand the fashion world you're just grateful you get to wear good clothes.

I think any time you're in a new relationship, there's so much to look forward to.