I live a very different life now, with incredible privileges, but looking back I realise that growing up in Russia gave me tools that other people don't necessarily have - such as the will to push that bit further, to make things happen, to succeed.

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.

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

Finding out I was pretty was a very nice realisation.

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

I do modern jazz and contemporary combined. I like to feel strong, flexible, and so there is stretching involved.

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