Before I left Russia in 1999, I was living in a very poor factory town with my family and friends, and nothing was ever going to change.

I don't want to have strong arms, like you get from Pilates or yoga. But dancing arms become your best accessory. And it's great for your core muscles.

When I was a teenager, I remember I wanted to put so much makeup on - it was just a natural thing over there. Why they do it, I guess, is because historically, there were twice as many women as there were men after the World War II.

After pregnancy, the important thing is rebuilding your back muscles.

I don't mind being called Supernova. If one nickname is going to stick, that's not a bad one!

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

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