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

If you are ambitious you can have a moment of glory but it will most likely be temporary. But talent always finds its way out.

My childhood gave me resilience - and there's little that can surprise me in life.

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.

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

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.

I wear fragrance when I feel that just makeup is not enough. I'm not someone who uses it daily, but when I do, I feel so proud that I remembered and almost like I treated myself because I work really hard.