CANVASREBEL Press
We caught up with the brilliant and insightful POLINA YATSUK a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

POLINA, appreciate you joining us today. Do you have a hero? What have you learned from them?

In my teenage years, the show “America’s Next Top Model” aired on Russian television, quickly gaining popularity. I remember coming back from school and enthusiastically watching every episode. Back then, I couldn’t imagine that I would one day become a part of that world. I simply watched the show, envisioning myself in the shoes of those girls, but I never seriously considered it. It seemed unattainable to me. Tyra Banks was my idol. Beautiful, intelligent, and wise, she delicately sensed each model and guided them. That’s when I first became interested in the modeling business, and Tyra Banks became my first source of inspiration.
Later, already on the runway, I had the opportunity to meet many famous and talented people, including Natalia Vodianova. She came to Moscow to present her collection as part of Fashion Week, where I also participated. This delicate but strong woman inspired me with her example—fearlessly pursuing goals while preserving her uniqueness. Natalia’s story fascinates me: a girl from a regular family, reaching great heights. It’s worth noting that we both come from Nizhny Novgorod, adding a special meaning to it. I still follow her career and feel inspired by her creativity.

BOLD Journey Press
Meet POLINA YATSUK and our conversation below.

POLINA, appreciate you joining us today. Do you have a hero? What have you learned from them?

In my teenage years, the show “America’s Next Top Model” aired on Russian television, quickly gaining popularity. I remember coming back from school and enthusiastically watching every episode. Back then, I couldn’t imagine that I would one day become a part of that world. I simply watched the show, envisioning myself in the shoes of those girls, but I never seriously considered it. It seemed unattainable to me. Tyra Banks was my idol. Beautiful, intelligent, and wise, she delicately sensed each model and guided them. That’s when I first became interested in the modeling business, and Tyra Banks became my first source of inspiration.
Later, already on the runway, I had the opportunity to meet many famous and talented people, including Natalia Vodianova. She came to Moscow to present her collection as part of Fashion Week, where I also participated. This delicate but strong woman inspired me with her example—fearlessly pursuing goals while preserving her uniqueness. Natalia’s story fascinates me: a girl from a regular family, reaching great heights. It’s worth noting that we both come from Nizhny Novgorod, adding a special meaning to it. I still follow her career and feel inspired by her creativity.

SHOUTOUT LA Press
We had the good fortune of connecting with Polina Yatsuk and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Polina, is there something that you feel is most responsible for your success?

My three simple rules for achieving success are: never give up, focus on your goals and believe in yourself. It may seem trivial, but all these principles really work. Throughout our lives we all face difficulties and failures and it is only through perseverance that we can overcome the obstacles that stand in our way. When we have a clear understanding of what we are trying to accomplish, it is much easier to achieve our goals.