What Is Your Idea of Perfect Happiness?: "Family, children, home."
What Is Your Motto?: "Be yourself."
Favorite U.S. City and Why: "New York, because it's full of energy."
Hobbies: Cooking, needlepoint
Favorite Food: Japanese sushi
What Do You Value Most About Yourself and Others: "The ability to contact with people and have respect for them."
Favorite Childhood Memory: "Spending summers at my Grandparents' cottage house."
What Is Your Favorite Journey or Vacation Trip?: "Going back home to Russia or different old European cities."
Favorite Actor: Al Pacino, Jack Nicholson
Favorite Books: 'Master and Margarite,' by Bulgakov
Favorite Movie: 'Godfather'
Sports Hero: Scott Hamilton
Most Memorable Skating Achievement: "Olympics in 1988 and 1994."
Accomplishment I Am Most Proud Of: "My baby, Daria."
Best Advice Your Family Gave You: "Always try your best and know your family loves you."
If You Were Not Skating Which Talent Would You Most Like To Have and Why?: "Dancing, not only the ballet."