I was born in a Russian-speaking family in Estonia.

Being of Russian descent, I didn't really feel like I fully belonged to Estonian community, but when I visited Russia, I didn't really feel like I fit in there either.

So the thoughts about leaving to work and study abroad were always present in my mind.

I never really played with dolls.

I only had dragons and monsters.

I was rather geeky and I liked to play on my own.

I always loved drawing and painting, but I knew I should strive for something more than traditional art.

My father introduced me to games at early age.

We used to spend a lot of time at his office playing StarCraft and Quake.

That gave me an idea that maybe one day I can make art for games.

At the university I felt like I need to work super hard so I can prove myself and break into the industry.

So after one week I met Hannah and she was a project lead for our game.

I thought she is so cool and she knew everything.