I was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, before the Perestroika, but after World War II. I had an idyllic Russian childhood, incredibly sheltered and blissful.

My family moved to the USA in ’93, ending up in Cleveland OH. I don’t live there anymore. I’ve moved around quite a bit since, but I call Seattle my home. It feels a lot like St. Pete, with its moody weather and monochrome style of dress. 

For the past 14 years i’ve made my living as a technical editor.