Photographer Artemii Smetanin

Make-Up ROMEUR Academy

Location Piazza di Spagna, Rome

Designer EVELIN FINK Hungary

Recently, the fashionable life of Anastasia Znobina which was earlier full of photographers’ flashes become also social. Earlier the model successfully declared herself during Roma Fashion Week and managed to visit this high-profile event in the new season, becoming already an honorary guest of the event. For a record time, the girl signed exclusive contracts with fashion houses, opened and closed fashion shows, became the face of collections of the best couturiers, and also took part in filming for dozens of glossy publications.

Recently, the fashionable life of Anastasia Znobina which was earlier full of photographers’ flashes become also social. Earlier the model successfully declared herself during Roma Fashion Week and managed to visit this high-profile event in the new season, becoming already an honorary guest of the event. For a record time, the girl signed exclusive contracts with fashion houses, opened and closed fashion shows, became the face of collections of the best couturiers, and also took part in filming for dozens of glossy publications.

Looking inside the four-day fashion show with a rich program, the young top model was not left without attention. Anastasia received a huge number of proposals for demonstrations of clothes images created by both young and established designers. Despite the demand of the top model, the girl did not neglect the invitations from young designers. «It’s not the name of the brand that plays a role, but rather the emotionality of the collection, its artistic design and individual handwriting. And the demonstration of these unique fashion trends, thought over to detail, gave me real pleasure», - said Anastasia. 

Leaving a considerable memory in the history of Fashion Week in Rome, Anastasia never ceases to create. The model noted that she was very interested in the unique master class of fashion-guru A. Khilkevich. Where the author summarized the results of all the non-Weekly contests (so far the only ones in the world in terms of the number and geography of the participants). He also gave specific recommendations on what to do in order to achieve outstanding results when creating and presenting collections and design projects.

In her early age teens live a normal life, while our heroine has managed to achieve tremendous success that not everyone in adulthood can achieve. In dance, she found her true vocation. Without further words, she captivates the scene with her movements, fashion podiums – with her grace. A participant of international competitions, the model, which had the honor to represent the collection of the most famous fashion designers of the world on the main stage of the country. We can only just imagine how she is ready to surprise us in the future.

M.D.: How did the family move to Moscow influence on your life? After all, this is a metropolis that offers a sea of opportunities for personal development, especially at an early stage.

A.Z.: To begin with, I was born in Penza. In Moscow, our family moved when I was only 2 years old and so I rather feel like an inhabitant of the capital. Note that in the first place, thanks to the parents and, only then, as you rightly pointed out opportunities of metropolis. Since the early childhood I am familiar not only with the high pace of life, but a special style of the town, where the basis for me is a unique cultural and educational environment. Of course, to a certain age, my leisure time is completely dependent on adults, they skillfully took advantage of the resources that gave Moscow. So, my creativity was decided to implement in ballroom dancing, where for many years, each workout takes place in the same breath. In addition, from an early age I was really happy, I study foreign (French and English) languages, so I read the book in the original; I have been actively trying myself in the vast fashion- industry. So, in the big city I feel comfortable swimming in a sea of opportunities for personal development. 

M.D.: How did parents manage to find your talents, exactly «that one» facet in such a «precious jewel»?

A.Z.: I’ll try to convey my vision of this issue, although it probably would be better for my mother to answer it. To the dance club I came by accident: it was located just next to the house, and we decided to try. It seems to me that at the first time lessons were perceived by parents as a certain stage of my life experience. They liked the fact that I’m learning to compete, become more confident, outgoing, I adopt the sense of taste, think over the image before going to the floor. Over time, they began to celebrate my active interest in the sport and the desire to move forward. What about model sphere, the decision to engage in modeling, I took myself, which, in my view, still contributed to ballroom dancing. Parents reacted with respect to my idea, and strongly support it. I know they believe that if the child found addiction to anything, you need to purposefully develop the gift.

M.D.: Tell us how ballroom dancing influenced on your life and childish hobby grew into a professional sport?

A.Z.: Oh, this is a subject on which I can talk for hours. My head is almost always busy with dancing: on the subway I listen to «ballroom» music, watch video contests. Even outside the ballroom, I often mentally on the floor: analyze the choreography, ponder new ideas, including image and costumes. I know that ballroom dancing for me it is not a hobby, but a lifestyle, and it is the right road on my way to the harmonious development. Ballroom dancing in my case, not only contribution to the improvement of the physical, but also spiritual growth. Day by day, step by step, learning the basics in training of dance sport, I grow as a person. I have a very tough schedule: daily training plus a schedule of tournaments (often weekly). All this, of course, I will organize internally. Ballroom dancing – the first kind of sport that teaches me to build a relationship with a partner, to listen and to hear him, to trust, to compromise, to make decisions. Dancing gives me positive. I am the one of those whose dance does not depend on the weather and the mood, but of those when the weather and mood depend on dance. And as the children’s hobby grew into a professional sport, I even myself, to be honest, haven’t noticed. I think it’s total contribution - mine, and people close to me: parents, coaches and partners. M.D.: How did the world of fashion and modeling find place in your busy life?

A.Z.: Until recently, the Russian Union of Dance Sport was headed by Valentin Yudashkin. Perhaps with the advent of his presidential appeared the first idea about the world of fashion. The advantage was the fact that I have always been one of the highest among contemporary, which, in my opinion, was a precondition to try myself on the podium. The attempt was successful, in 2015, I won as the best demonstrator of clothes in the international competition «Couturier of the Year», having the opportunity to visit the «fashion week in Rome.» Now I take part in shows with pleasure, both young designers and famous, among them Sabina Makatova, Anna Chapman, Oxana Fedorova, Santarini brands, Faberlic, Pierre Cardin. So in my life I have united two worlds - dance and fashion.

M.D.: You become a member of «Young Miss Russia 2016» the most prestigious children’s beauty and talent show. How did such a great event influence on the development of your career?

A.Z.: I think the opportunity to participate in the national competition a great success and victory - an unforgettable gift of fate. In my opinion, to appreciate the magnitude of this event, you need to go there, and it is better not as a spectator. Four bright days with a rich and interesting program, excitement before leaving the interview, a test recording, shows in Gostiny Dvor, new acquaintances are not easy to describe in words. Plus an incredible feeling that you are like a queen. And it is not the superiority relative to rivals, but in the interior, suddenly appeared, a firm confidence in your own abilities. Competition has become the next step in my career. First, I had the opportunity to participate in the competition «Miss Universe beauty 2016», which took place in France in the summer in the annual «Festival of Pierre Cardin», and where I was again the winner in my age category. I was offered a contract with the fashion house Pierre Cardin.Secondly, there was a real chance to represent our country at the international contest «Young Miss World 2016». This is the most prestigious competition among children and adolescents around the world, which was held recently in Astana (Kazakhstan). Serious training, self-confidence, a sense of the importance of this event, the support of parents, friends, acquaintances and a little luck helped me to get the title of «Gran- Prix Young Miss World 2016» with another opportunity to participate in the summer in the competition «Young Miss Universe 2017» in Lacoste.

M.D.: What are your plans for the future, and perhaps significant events in the near future?

A.Z.: At the moment, due to the circumstances I got a new dance duet, so there are a lot of work, aimed at the result. Of course, I do not forget about the upcoming final certification at school. So, apparently, I will study hard and dance in the near future. In April I plan a trip to the «Fashion Week in Rome», in the summer - at a beauty contest in Lacoste.

M.D.: Tell us about your familiarity with the fashion house of Pierre Cardin?

A.Z.: Meeting happened in the spring in the framework of the project «Young Miss Russia 2016», where Pierre Cardin fashion house together with a center of cultural and business cooperation «Maxim`s club» were the partners. Then, quite unexpectedly, I took a major casting for a special show of the great couturier in Gostiny Dvor. Of course, it was a great honor to present the creation of fashion designer of world on the main stage of the country. It was then that I first had the luck to work with representatives of the French fashion house Galina Baroness de Bouar, Rodrigo Bazilikatti, Maryse Gaspard. These people impress me with their professionalism, perfect style and the sea of positive energy. A little later, in July 2016, there was my full-time acquaintance with Pierre Cardin himself. It was an unforgettable 5 days of my life. Together with the Russian delegation, I was invited to Lacoste, the residence of the master - castle de Sade. As a VIP - guests, we were given the opportunity to attend the show of the fashion house, in a small circle to talk with the legend of the fashion world, and even dine in an informal atmosphere. I’m sure, that such a chance drops not to everyone, and sometimes once in life. So I was very lucky. 

M.D.: A young person has such an adult life... But you are still attending school. How about the progress in studying, and how do you treat it in general?

A.Z.: Yes, of course, I study in the 9 form and treat to it quiet seriously. I’m sure that qualitative education - this is the key to success in adult life. Despite the fact that I am still more «humanist», for me it is important to be erudite, knowledgeable in various fields. I agree with the view that «education gives a person dignity.» Therefore, I have never had the problems with the study, «excellent» – is my normal mark. I am pleased to participate in the Olympiads of different levels, including being the winner and prize-winner of various rounds of the annual All-Russian Olympiad. Of course, in the future, I plan to get higher education, and possibly more than one.

M.D.: What «forbidden» things would you like to try in real life? Are you an adventurous person?

A.Z.: I’m not sure that all the famous adventuress as, for example, Princess Tarakanova, close to me in spirit. I do not look for adventure on my head. I feel closer to when all laid out on shelves. I think that the sport has taught me to prioritize... Although would be happy to try to jump with a parachute.

M.D.: As a child, you probably were called «indigo», the number of talents that you have is enormous! We would to know more about your fascination with «pen», because you - the young writer.

A.Z.: Among the friends of my circle there are a lot of enthusiastic creative people. Therefore, I do not remember, to be called «indigo» and certainly I myself never felt any special. Surrounding often notice my activity, the ability to go to the goal, the desire and interest to work on something. Maybe that’s why I have a lot of interests. But with regard to the literature, it is still sidelined. I do not feel myself a young writer. Honestly, I try «feather» not so often, more for occasions: writing or creative task in school competitions. Sometimes these attempts obtain successful. My biggest achievement in this area - a victory in the International Competition of Children’s Art under the auspices of the Commission UNESKO «Tales of a beautiful heart.» Of course, it was very nice to reap the fruits of the labor when my essay in poetic form «Life is a Miracle: thinking out loud» was the best among the 4,000 works of my contemporaries from around the world. But, hand on heart, I want to admit that it is not the result of a special love for writing, but rather a desire to take part in an interesting project.

M.D.: Your resource of inspiration?

A.Z.: The source of inspiration for me can be anything you want. Sometimes the emotional high tide forces and the creative inspiration promote new acquaintance, warm family dinner, the success of a friend, beautiful music, even pleasant lighting ballroom. Always successfully motivate people, such as parents.