Graduated from the Gnessins Moscow Secondary Special Music School (undergraduate) and from Russia’s Gnessins Academy of Music (graduate), majoring in solo harp performance. Laureate of international competitions and festivals both in Russia and abroad, fellow of several charity foundations. Participated in recording sessions at the Mosfilm as a harp player with Russia’s State Orchestra of Cinematography. First Category Registrar of Invitations and Visas of the Dean’s Office for International Students’ Affairs (since 2007).