Marina was born in 1970 in a small city called Tambov, in rural Russia. She started playing piano at a very early age and was accepted in a special school for musically gifted children at age seven. After graduating from the musical school at age 17, Marina went to work in order to earn a little money to continue her musical and general education in a college. During this time, Marina was hired by a nearby factory, as an assistant to the graphic designer in the advertising department. It was here that quite suddenly Marina discovered that she is a very talented designer and fine artist. In 1990, she enrolled into the art & graphic department of the State University in Kostroma. She graduated with honors in 1996 and for several year...