I’ve studied in Tver, Moscow, London, and Toronto—and still think life has been my biggest teacher. I used to run IT projects and built an online language academy that held space for 350 private students at once (yes, it was as intense as it sounds). Three years ago, I moved to Canada and started everything from scratch—career, life, community, self. Big identity shifts, tiny wins, and more questions than answers—but here we are. I’m the kind of person who tracks workouts (86 a year, like clockwork), dreams of spa days, and believes in the healing power of a really good meal. Healthy food is my love language, and movement keeps me grounded. Now I work in tech sales, helping startups grow with Google Cloud. Turns out, this mix of logic, empathy, and ambition? Total sweet spot. I'd be happy to share my experience—and valuable connections, if they can help. Weekends are for movies, unstructured time with friends, and soft rituals. Every August, I treat myself to Cirque du Soleil—my forever childhood love-at-first-sight. It reminds me that magic is real (and stretchy).