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www.MOSTmag.com || FASHIO N MAG A ZINE || 55FMM: Did you get nervous for your first shoot and do you still get nervous before every shoot?MP: Yes. I was nervous during my first photo shoot and I still get nervous! I worry about what the photographer expects the final results to look like. My nerves kick in before and during the shoot sometimes!FMM: What advice would you give to young models wanting to get into the modeling/acting scene?MP: It is very important to set a goal, to achieve what%u2019s desired. At the same time, be aware of all the difficulties along the way. Another useful professional tip - don%u2019t bring your personal problems to work. Your private life should not interfere with the photo shoot, but it is not always easy. FMM: What are some of the must see places in St. Petersburg? MP: Saint Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities in the world! I recommend planning enough vacation time to see our entire city center. It is a city of different moods. There are so many different aspects to the city like our European architecture, historical sights, Russian cathedrals and statues, to name a few. You will not regret visiting!FMM: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?MP: I love my city and its mentality. It is special. I respect our traditions and history. But, like everyone in the world, I like to travel. I have been to most European countries but I always look forward to going home, as it is my favorite place in the world. I also dream of visiting Asia and the United States.FMM: What else can we expect from you in the future?MP: I am launching my own fashion and lifestyle brand, Your Choice Your Fashion- by Maria Popova (YCYF) set to debut in spring/summer 2015 in St. Petersburg and later in Moscow and other cities. You will also see new publications and advertising campaigns, which will reflect and showcase my continued personal advancements.FMM: If you could change one thing about the world, regardless of guilt or politics, what would you do?MP: I would change the attitude towards charity and make sure that people do it out of sincerity and not fame or fortune. FMM: Secret yearnings/wants/must have%u2019s? MP: My secret weakness is beautiful things. I can%u2019t skip past beautiful clothes, dresses, or watches.FMM: Favorite food?MP: I live in the northern city and even though I play sports, live a healthy lifestyle, and eat healthy food, I love Russian national cuisine with its rich assortment and traditions. I like Borscht (beetroot and cabbage soup), pancakes, Okroshka (cold kvass soup with vegetables and cooked meat), and other meats and fish.