A PhD in history and ethnologist. Daryna graduated from Kyiv Eastern Languages Gymnasium. It was there that her love for the magical Eastern world took root. Daryna has long been passionate about Japan and its traditional and contemporary culture. She is studying the Japanese language and the art of calligraphy. Her professional interests include international relations and diplomacy.
For Safran publishing house, Daryna edited and proofread «88 Ornaments of Kimono».