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.

I was born in Nizhny Novgorod to a very poor family and unfortunately my father and mother separated when I was very little.

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

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

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

The best part of work is always working with people and getting to know them and having the sense that you're not actually working.

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.