If I am a sex symbol, it's certainly not in the classic sense. I'm opposed to the traditional image of a woman's role.

I was treated better than others, simply because there was so much public attention. In my case, they did adhere to the eight-hour workday required by law. The other women were often forced to slave away for up to 16 hours a day.

I support equality. Everyone should feel free to live out the parts of their personality that correspond to the classic male or female image.

If I am a sex symbol, it's certainly not in the classic sense. I'm opposed to the traditional image of a woman's role.

When I am weak, then I am strong.

There are areas of official life in the United States that are similar to Russia. For example: disbursement of protest, and the way American prisons are run, which is pretty tough.

Every woman with a career has to make sacrifices when it comes to her children. It's no different with me, as a political activist, than with businesswomen, of which there are thankfully more and more in Russia. Or a female cabinet minister.