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.

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

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

Keeping up with everything I do requires some sacrifices, but once and a while I need to take some time to myself.

I think protecting your family and giving to them is so important. It’s the most important achievement.

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

When you become a mother, you think less about yourself and care more about the world.