occupation: student, moscow state institute of international relations

residence: moscow, russia

i was born in moscow in 1989 and have spent almost all my life there. i played with barbie dolls as a child (the first barbie i got was the target exclusive spots n dots) and at the age of 14, i decided to start collecting barbie dolls. at that time my tiny collection consisted of around 30 all from my childhood barbies. i have been collecting barbie since 2003 and now my collection consists of around 900 barbie dolls, with 16 premium ooak dolls, 12 of which are ninimomos.

after high school (in 2006) i went to moscow state institute of international relations to study international economic relations. i am majoring in finance and credit with insurance being my submajor.  i will be graduating with a bachelor’s degree in summer 2010 and i aspire to continue my studies at parsons the new school for design in nyc. i have always dreamt of becoming a fashion designer and I am doing my utmost to realize this dream=).

in 2009 i attended my first barbie doll collectors convention and met the ninimomo guys – nik and marie. guys, you are wonderful and you know how much I love your beautiful creations!!=) you are awesome!!! Lots of hugs and kisses from russia!!!!=)