The Russian people get so insanely close to each other as friends. Their lives are interrelated so much on an everyday basis.

I feel very uneasy with a lot of aspects of the Russian life and the Russian people.

You see, dancers are quite mature people because they start performing so early. They become professionals when they start to take everyday classes.

I think art education, especially in this country, which government pretty much ignores, is so important for young people.

My life has been immensely enriched by gay mentors, colleagues and friends, and any discrimination and persecution of gay people is unacceptable.

Your heart is very much connected to your mind.