Ksenia Mashtakova,

I am a journalist by training, and in my free time I have been fond of creative activities with teenagers for 8 years now. The community of the KRMOO “Vertical”, of which I am a member, annually holds a profile change of the children's recreation camp. In the course of this activity, I practice in educating adolescents and stimulating their hidden potential through creativity. Music, choreography, acting, quests and puzzles are our main tools.

My second passion is craving for interior design. I have been writing about the renovation and decoration of living quarters for about 5 years, and do not get tired of discovering something new for myself and my readers. Modern trends in the design of rooms for children and adults, practical recommendations on how to make furniture with your own hands, how to use available tools to create original interior items - I try to reveal these and many other topics in my articles.

Finally, like all dreamers, I love to travel, which I am always ready to tell in colors. My passion for this business even led me to a course in tourism management, so for the last 3 years I have been a qualified specialist in this field. I am especially interested in the experience of independent travel, that is, without the help of travel agencies. I know how difficult it is, and therefore I am ready to share my secrets with everyone who dares to step on this exciting, but incredibly fascinating way!