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About Anna

Originally from Ufa, a city within the Ural Mountains in Russia, Anna lived in Moscow for the last 6 years. She graduated from Lomonosov Moscow State University in 2015 with a B.A. cum laude in History and International Relations. She later completed a social entrepreneurship program at Watson University in Boulder, CO. As a high school student, she spent an exchange year in the United States where she donated much of her time to community service. While volunteering as a teacher assistant at a local art gallery, she met an orphaned elementary school student who lived in a foster home. The child led a completely normal life, wasn’t isolated from other kids and went to a regular school. The contrast between his life and those led by Russian orphans seemed so striking that inspired Anna to do something about it back home. Upon her return to Russia, Anna started an independent volunteer project called MDC International, aimed at providing a positive social environment and educational opportunities for inner-city orphans. To date, the project has engaged volunteers in more than 20 cities in Russia and over 8 other countries has impacted over one thousand children. In September 2016, Anna launched a new curriculum at SOS Children's Village - Tomilino in Moscow region that is aimed at educating teenagers about different professions and helping them to successfully transition into adulthood.

Healing long-term trauma of Syrian children

May 20, 2018 3:55 pm Published by Comments Off on Healing long-term trauma of Syrian children

It’s important for me to share stories I work on and come across at SOS Children’s Villages. I am an...


What is care effect?

April 30, 2018 8:35 pm Published by Comments Off on What is care effect?

Every year, 20 November is celebrated as “Universal Children’s Day”, marking the anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations...


The benefits of getting things done.

April 21, 2018 3:07 pm Published by Comments Off on The benefits of getting things done.

Anxiety is disabling. I am sometimes a victim of it. I often compare it with deciding to work out when...


One of the most powerful books I read in America

February 20, 2018 2:06 pm Published by Comments Off on One of the most powerful books I read in America

Very few books get settled in my memory so firmly (maybe I should read more haha). But Americanah by Chimamanda...


Women’s empowerment through vocational trainings

January 25, 2018 1:44 am Published by Comments Off on Women’s empowerment through vocational trainings

I wanted to share a story. One of those hundreds of stories that inspire me every day at SOS Children’s...


What is Care Effect?

December 19, 2017 1:36 pm Published by Comments Off on What is Care Effect?

Growing Up Alone is the Worst Possible Scenario for a Child. Yet 1 in 10 children worldwide is growing up...


Finding creative ways to communicate the mission

November 29, 2017 5:35 pm Published by Comments Off on Finding creative ways to communicate the mission

Celebrating holidays with friends and family wouldn’t be the same without food. Memories created while preparing and sharing a meal...


From Child Worker to Girl with Big Dreams

July 20, 2017 8:28 pm Published by Comments Off on From Child Worker to Girl with Big Dreams

I wrote this article for Girls Globe, a platform that connects young women’s voices worldwide, to tell a story of a...