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A model with a sense of social responsibility.=/p>

appearing on the cover, is not =nly a top model. She unlike most millennials, began at a=very young age to realized her responsibility to the world at large. . Lana is a devoted social advocate and the founder of the nonprofit organization Education Advance re=nown for its focus on promoting science education in the United States.

What=are fashion and style for you? Do you consider yourself fashionable?

After living and working in the three major fashion capitals ie Paris, Mil=n, and London, I was surprised to find that ambitious New Yorkers are much=20 more casual with their after work fashion choices. If not obliged to =ress formally , modern New York women have become much less formal in their fashion choices. . This passion for relaxed comfort i= their downtime leads many to wear blue jeans or the recently stylish yoga p=nts. These outfits would certainly not be appropriate in many other cities. I have studied at the Moscow=20 State University of International Relations, where one's dress was=20 essential for making a good first impression, sparking new friendship= and of course finding suitable dates. Therefore it was a refreshing surprise for me to have less =AO fashion pressure in the place where purpose and accomplishment are th= paramount drivers.

After more than five years=of living in NYC New York City, my closet has dramatically transformed as if by=magic. . Sneakers and casual clothes have replaced many of the evening dresses and heels I was obliged to wear with such frequency in other cities . I believe that our=20 generation of millennials prioritizes life in a different way : one =99s career, social impact, a purpose in life and the contribution to the society matter more than the brand of clothing you wear. Nowadays in New York's most successful circles, it is hard to impress anyone=with a Chanel bag or a Gucci belt from the latest collection. People seem to pay more attention to the breadth of your travels, or the meaningful projects in which you are involved. I love the way one of my favorite American designers Ralph Lauren articulates that fashion is not about brands and labels, but about something on the inside each of us.

As my career has developed in the fashion industry, I have become familiar with ever-changing trends. That being said, . I completely a=ree with the great designer Giorgio Armani that women should try to use fashion in their interests instead of turning themsleves into fashion victims. When it comes to selectin= outfits, I believe it is essential to know which colors and designs suit you personally. I rarely experiment with new designs and colors and prefer to wear clothes that are certain to always "work"for me.

Style for me is fi=st and foremost elegance, . To me, elegance consists not only in what you wear, but also in how you present yourself, how you =ake part in a conversation, and in what drives and inspires you as a= individual in society. I personally believe that an elegant woman =AO should not catch your attention right away when =he walks into the room . She should makes an impression gradually, step by=20 step to control her presence. In an analogy, very few people want =AO to know the end of the book if its first chapter is not interesting. ?

You =re a successful model and have worked on many shows. Which one has made th= biggest impression on you?

The Fendi show at The Cannes Palace of Festivals in front of thousands of spectators was probably the most interesting and inspiring in my career. The Palacemade a magical impression on me. And the Diesel show in Milan turned out to be the most fun of them all. One the brand executives, Andrea Rosso, was al-ing as we models were encouraged to move as we pleased on the runway, which included dancing.

How have you come up with an idea of starting our own nonprofit organization? Please tell us about the mission of your foundation?c/=>

I started working in the not-for-profit sector several years ago, when I had just moved to New York. I helped organize style="font-family:".SFUIText";font-size:17pt"> and preferred coordinate to and explore differen= fundraising different volunteer for role= needy programs, in areas the sector. of including food scarcity. recruitment,=span I was not focused on any one particular foundation byt

The turning point happened during one of my trips to West Africa where I found that for as little as 100 dollars a year it is was possible to change a child's life. ie paying his college=tuition. Thanks to my family, I have valued education since my early childhood (my Father has a Doctoral Degree and my Mother had to stop working on her Doctoral thesis only because of the obligations of motherhood; all of my grandparents were doctors, and one of my grandfathers was the Distinguished Ssurgeon of the Russian Federation). I was overwhelmed when I won the merit-based state tuition to study at Moscow State University of International Relations and even got the high monthly payments from the state for the excellent grades (in the Russian educational systems students studying on the state tuition can get additional monthly payments as long as they get high grades, the amounts may vary based on the grades). Yet only recently did I come to a realization how lucky I had been with my education and what a critical part it plays in my life.

Therefore, I decided to pursue my future career in the education space. In 2016, I founded Education Advance aimed at promoting STEM education and increasing diversity in the STEM field (STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). I believe that these industries are, and will continue to be the main source of innovations in the world.

What=are you future plans and goals?

I would love to develop and scale my foundation model to make a difference in the United States as well as continue promoting education on the international level. My dream is to apply the priceless experience I have received in the United States to make a difference there as an example of my gratitude for the education it has provided me, and perhaps help those in developing nations maximize their talents and potential by receiving opportunities for Western education as well. In my view, the Internet has had an incredible impact on education, providing more and more students with access to the resources of Western universities. I have noticed that the amount of impact-driven people has been increasing dramatically which allows be to make positive forecasts. So many young people have been interested in learning more about my foundation and have been offering assistance. Many internationally exposed people are aware that the philanthropic sector is more advanced in the United States than in Europe and China, however that could change in the future, offering new markets and spaces to have positive impact on the world.

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