I was born in St. Petersburg.
As I recall, I grew up in a very open and loving family.
Shortly after my birth, I was placed in an orphanage. It was a dark, cold and lonely place. Every day, you heard babies crying. I stayed there for four years.
I have tried to reconnect with my birth family. My birth mother doesn't speak with me, but I have spoken with my father. When it comes to that relationship, it’s a bumpy road.