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After school, my sister and I helped our mom in the garden. We grew potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes - not for fun, but to eat.

I think a woman feels ugly when she's got the wrong man at her side.

I've felt ugly and insecure.

I was born and raised in a small village, and I didn't even think I was especially pretty.

At 14, I'd have given my left arm to be a boy: I thought I was horrible and that no-one would ever find me attractive.

I'm Russian: I'm into men, diamonds, and caviar.

Relationships are hard, so you have to know what type of man you want by your side and what their values are, what is important in his life.

Both should share the same concept of what a relationship means and the same energy to believe in a monogamous relationship.

I love honest men, and a I love a man who is loyal to women.

I am trying to concentrate on books. You know, I love Dostoevsky; he's my favourite writer.

Irina Shayk