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Hello, I'm Anna

I’m a writer, social historian and food educator. I believe in the power of stories and human connection. 

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In 2022 I left Russia for Istanbul and then Sydney. I’ve been reconciling the experience of migration by studying counselling and writing a memoir about my experience and my family history (I’ve even won The Wingate Unpublished Manuscript Award for it).​

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I create a warm, therapeutic space for people to get together and connect over kneading together. If you're in Sydney, check out Time of Knead.

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I also teach zero waste cooking classes and give talks about family history - in person and online.

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The Soviet Diet
Cookbook

I cooked my way through the iconic Soviet Book of Tasty and Healthy Food, and wrote down my grandmother's stories about each dish.

Propaganda versus real life, delicious and terrible recipes, and a real insight into Russian & Soviet life.

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Time of Knead bake therapy.

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Imagine: the soothing rhythm of kneading and rolling out dough, a safe therapeutic space, heartfelt conversations. I believe flour & butter are what you need to build communities.

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