| What is your most memorable childhood experience? | When I won a dog show with my German shepherd, I felt very proud not only of myself, but of my pet as well. It might look like it’s not a big deal, but we really spent a lot of time training for almost a year. I read many articles and books about it. And then my parents managed to sell my dog’s puppies for a good price. I took my share of course, so it was worth it. |
| What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why? | My mother and I are very rational and calm most of the time. We can control our emotions and be polite with anyone. I never had a single enemy in my whole life, just like her as far as I know. We also both like classical music. |
| What character traits do you admire in an individual? | I admire loyalty, sincerity, and willpower in people because these traits require significant effort and courage, unlike taking the easier path most choose. |
| What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you? | As a child I wasn't good at math, but when I was asked to count money I could add, subtract, multiply, and divide faster than anyone. |
| If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why? | I would visit Baltic and Scandinavian countries like Estonia or Finland. I'm fascinated by their culture and history, as I find their overall approach to life and wisdom in many matters to be very relatable and profound. |
| When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them? | Honestly, I've never been driven to leave a personal legacy. Simply not making the world worse is an achievement. Ideally, I'd wish for anyone, including potential children, to make it cleaner, greener, and kinder within their means. |
