I received my PhD in molecular biology from M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State University. My research has spanned a diverse range of projects, from investigating mitochondrial outer membrane protein dynamics using state-of-the-art single-particle tracking to uncovering the mechanisms and functions of bacterial Argonaute proteins. I am motivated by solving challenging scientific problems and enjoy mentoring and collaborative research. Outside the lab, I grow tropical plants and spend clear nights with my stargazing rig, capturing the night sky through astrophotography.