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

Russian women are very friendly with makeup, almost too friendly sometimes.

If you never know hardship, you can't really support people around you.

The secret to applying my makeup is that I just put it where it's needed.

But when my grandmother saw me plucking [my eyebrows] she said: 'Don't. You will regret it. One day you will wake up with no eyebrows and think how stupid you were. Your eyebrows are the most beautiful thing about you.'

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 really treat myself, I go to incredible Leonor Greyl in Paris for a head massage.