This does not apply to you, because you Luca for 22 years together. Who made the first move?
Luke. Saw me on the podium, was interested, but did not believe that I am very serious Russian girl. After the fashion show of swimsuits came up and said, “marry me”. I said, “not gonna make it Today, come tomorrow”. He realized that the joke didn't work, and started talking about education: “I know you're an engineer and I'm studying to be a lawyer. I need to pass two tests”. And began a friendship that grew into love.
As a mom you are, are you Luke?
As a native. Although generally Italian Mama is in trouble! She can take care of a son to old age. But I was lucky with my family — everything without fanaticism. Luke's mom, Tanya, Italian with a Russian name — my hero: beat cancer of the breast and kidney, cheerful, she has three diplomas, the latter being obtained in 72 years! My Italian parents are very similar to my Russian parents.
Didn't plan to marry a foreigner? Tell us a little about your husband, please.
I even live in another country is not going to. On the contrary, thought that marrying a foreigner is a misunderstanding. Sometimes one wants to talk and cry in Russian, but have to do it in Italian. Now, however, Luke teaches Russian, and recently watched “War and peace” in Russian, but with Italian subtitles. Guess I'm lucky, I'm the needle in this world your soul mate. Onion completes me and appreciates. Don't even know what the cons with him. (Smiles.) He is a businessman. Implements the shoes are very high quality — Hugo Boss, Cavalli. Now, starred in the Russian film, working title “me and Sophia”. Luke plays an Italian Director who lives in Russia and he had to learn Russian.
In Italy the cult of women, here you will easily hear from a stranger: “How well you look!”
You are very high. How tall is Luke?
My height is 1,87,Awlaki is 1.85. In my youth I had complexes about this. I was angular and flat — called as wanted. That all changed when I arrived in Italy. Here a popular proverb: “the High growth is half of beauty”.
You are very emotional, Luke, it seems, too. How to get along?
Yes, I am very emotional. I called here neapolitana. I have always gestured when he talked. Mother said: “Natasha, don't move your hands”. But... they themselves are moving, it is easier for me to convey the message. I guess I did the right thing, coming to Italy is my country. And with Luke we have long found a common language — if you don't like something, say so. All conflicts must be resolved in the conversation.
Your parents often come?
Every summer! And care for granddaughters Sasha.
And finally say, harder to become famous in the modeling industry was then or now?
Lean was tough because there were other requests: required classic beauty. Now the model can be any girl that loves the camera and which is the highlight. About one famous model in Italy say: “She is not beautiful but more than beautiful”. It means not a classic beauty, but it has a special energy, and when she went to the podium, only her can see that. In General, and it was difficult then, and difficult now. The main thing is sure: if you set a goal, then go to it, and it does not matter what the goal — to become a model, TV presenter or... simply a happy man. I often write about it in my blog Natasha's Way, and even give tips on fashion, food, family relationships and, of course, talk about their lives.
Tips from Natasha
• In RELATIONSHIPS WITH MEN NEED to BE FLEXIBLE, BUT... always say, if something you don't like. Do not limit his freedom. And most importantly — believe in your spouse! LOVE YOURSELF Don't you know that in Russia the most beautiful women in the world? Each must feel.
I think our women lack confidence in themselves.
• ALWAYS SMILE, WHATEVER HAPPENS! Smile can cure, can raise mood and even save the world.
Cooking with Natasha
Grandma's cookies
In our home it's biscuits — a real hit! The recipe was invented by my mother in law Tanya. She loves experimenting in the kitchen.
• 500 g flour
• a handful of fennel seeds
• 1 tsp. spoon of soda
• 1 Cup of brown (cane)sugar
• dark chocolate chips (amount to your taste)
• 1 Cup flavored sunflower oil
• 1 Cup of mulled wine — it attaches the liver to the extraordinary aroma and uplifting
In a large bowl pour the flour and one by one add the ingredients, stirring until smooth. Share the dough into balls, roll the palms of them and the sausages are twisted in the form of bagels. Coat the baking pan with parchment paper, place cookies and bake 25 min at 160°C. Remove, allow to cool and eat with a huge appetite!
