Born in 1969 in Saint Petersburg, Russia, I began studying piano at the age of six and gave my first public performance at just ten years old at the National Theatre Vladimir Lenin in Leningrad. My musical education was shaped by numerous esteemed professors, most notably Udizkaya at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory. I furthered my studies at the Conservatory of Vilnius and the Academy of Kaliningrad, where I graduated in 1988 with top honors and a special distinction.

In 1989, I began teaching at the Music School of Riga in Latvia, while continuing to perform extensively throughout the Soviet Union. In 1998, I completed my studies at the Conservatory of Bologna in Italy under Professor Mostacci, once again graduating with the highest marks.

My dedication to refining my craft led me to participate in numerous masterclasses and advanced training programs with distinguished instructors such as Yablonskaya, Mostacci, and Balzani. I also completed a postgraduate program at the Arts Academy of Rome. More