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.

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

Sometimes I just need to switch off.

I believe in reincarnation of the soul.

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

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.

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