Who was the Dr. that did your Lasek surgery? I live in Miami and need it done and want to go to someone very good. Thanks!

Where did you get your red dress you got at the premiere.. It is fabulous.....

Love your work...wondering which canon digital camera you use in the scenes where you were taking pics of your daughter and when ariel was using your camera?

I love your long hair, you look great! I really enjoyed this blog, it showed that there's a lot more to you than what is aired on the show.

I love you! I would have to say that is the best reality TV blog I have ever read. Just goes to show what someone with some depth can say. Thanks and I love your work!!!

Hi Maria! You are very smart, beautiful woman. I'm really like your personality! But I don't like your T.A.T.U style.

Maria, I'm a hobbyist photographer trying to make extra $$ thru fine art photography in local galleries. I'd love to see some of your fine art photos up on your website.

ps. You look fantastic with longer hair.

You are spectacular!

Who does your hair? It always looks fabulous!!!

I second that. I have a major girl crush on you!!!

I can't help my girl crush on you. More shorts please. lol

Wow Maria! Your blogs make me like you that much more. You seem very genuine and strong. You make me want to live life!! :)

Maria, you're awesome. You are so confident and strong. I have to say that the scene and of you and your daughter in the car hugging, saying goodbye. It got me right in the gut and I had tears. It was a small, quiet moment and so incredibly beautiful and real. I could feel the bond you both have. And... I love your hair short. I have short hair now and love it. Hope you snip it short again. What is the beautiful red flower dress you wear in the promos?

You are a beautiful, strong woman! I just adore you on the show.

I always enjoy your blogs - you add value to the discussions. You're not sending out vacuous advice and platitudes and weird quotes like "words are the mirror to your soul..." WHAT? Nobody really talks like that, do they? Your discourse seems very genuine.

Looking forward to watching more of you. You seem to be the most honest and real. Love you!

Hi Maria, just wanted to say that I really enjoyed reading your blog. It seems to be very honest and sincere. You are not afraid to speak your mind or worry what others think. In my opinion many of the cast members are wearing a mask, some sort of defense mechanism, trying to appear strong and rough around the edges. What's really cool about you is that you are being real, true to self and thus appear a very strong and independent woman. Have a few questions for you. Are your parents going to move from St Pete to the U.S.? WHo is your closest friend out of the whole show's crew? Do you and Lina share a bond since both of you grew up in mother-russia?
Looking forward to the next episode (somehow I became a very big fan of the show).