Originally from a small town in the middle of Russia, Anna’s dedication to her skill has taken her across Russia and around the world in pursuit of excellence. Her journey began when she enrolled as a student in St. Petersburg Economics and Technology College of Nutrition to become a Pastry Chef. A key moment in her development was WorldSkills Sao Paolo 2015, as she represented Russia in Patisserie and Confectionery.

That fact and also high level of her skills let Anna to try herself as Brand Pastry Chef in two restaurants and also to become a trainer for WorldSkills Russia Pastry team. She succeeded in applying to the WorldSkills Champions Trust, and being a representative for Europe for two terms, as she felt she needed to remain a part of WorldSkills family.

To continue to assuage her passion – healthy and sustainable food of the future - Anna is doing a Master’s degree in ISA Lille engineering school in France. At first, she worked at the oldest Patisserie in Lille – Meért, and is now at the Technological Center of Innovation in food industry AGIR, combining the art of craftsmanship and the technological approach to pastry.