I learnt early to have little expectation so I protected myself from ever feeling greatly disappointed.

I love Yves Saint Laurent and Giambattista Valli and Givenchy and I get given quite a lot, but perhaps nothing is as wonderful as the white fake leather trench coat I got when I was 15.

It's better to be skinny than to be fat.

When I remember my life in Russia it is in totally dark colours.

My appearance gave me access to a particular kind of world and I'm really grateful for it.

Finding out I was pretty was a very nice realisation.

Moscow is a huge inspiration for me. I love what I find here, I love being here.