I was born and raised in Bashkortostan, but my life journey has taken me to such marvellous places as Australia, United Kingdom, United States, Ireland, Turkey and Georgia. I funded my travels through a combination of a full scholarship at Duke University, international internships and remote work, and I'm nowhere near stopping. While I've dedicated my professional journey to digital technology and social innovation, my biggest personal dream to become a famous explorer, on par with Isabella Bird and Annie Londonderry — a fabulous old lady, cooped up somewhere in a cottage in Fethiye, writing books about her adventures.