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| Zhukova was born in Moscow in 1981. Her father is ], an oil trader. Her mother is Elena Zhukova, a Russian scientist who is now retired from ] where she taught ]. Her parents split when she was three.<ref name=3Dasha>{{cite news | url = http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052748703421204576329420182131288 | title = Dasha, Dasha, Dasha | last = Helmore | first = Edward |date = 26 May 2011 | work = ] | accessdate = }}</ref><ref name=voguepedia>{{cite news | url = http://www.vogue.com/voguepedia/Dasha_Zhukova | title = Dasha Zhukova | last = | first = |date = | work = ] | accessdate = }}</ref> At the age of 10 she moved with her mother to the United States. Her mother is Jewish and her father is Christian; she says she identifies more with her mother's religion.<ref name=guardian>{{cite news | url = http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2009/oct/04/dasha-zhukova-interview-roman-abramovich | title = Dasha Zhukova: From It Girl to Art Girl | last = Sawyer | first = Miranda |date = 4 October 2009 | work = ] | accessdate = 22 March 2011}}</ref> She lived in ] in the early 90s and grew up in ]. Zhukova attended a Jewish day-school in California.<ref name=guardian/> She attended ] for high school, and graduated in 1999. She graduated with honors from the ] with degrees in Slavic Studies and Literature. After becoming involved with Roman Abramovich she returned to Moscow and later moved to London. In 2004, she entered London’s College of Naturopathic Medicine.<ref name=voguepedia /> | Zhukova was born in Moscow in 1981. Her father is ], an oil trader. Her mother is Elena Zhukova, a Russian scientist who is now retired from ] where she taught ]. Her parents split when she was three.<ref name=3Dasha>{{cite news | url = http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052748703421204576329420182131288 | title = Dasha, Dasha, Dasha | last = Helmore | first = Edward |date = 26 May 2011 | work = ] | accessdate = }}</ref><ref name=voguepedia>{{cite news | url = http://www.vogue.com/voguepedia/Dasha_Zhukova | title = Dasha Zhukova | last = | first = |date = | work = ] | accessdate = }}</ref> At the age of 10 she moved with her mother to the United States. Her mother is Jewish and her father is Christian; she says she identifies more with her mother's religion.<ref name=guardian>{{cite news | url = http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2009/oct/04/dasha-zhukova-interview-roman-abramovich | title = Dasha Zhukova: From It Girl to Art Girl | last = Sawyer | first = Miranda |date = 4 October 2009 | work = ] | accessdate = 22 March 2011}}</ref> She lived in ] in the early 90s and grew up in ]. Zhukova attended a Jewish day-school in California.<ref name=guardian/> She attended ] for high school, and graduated in 1999. She graduated with honors from the ] with degrees in Slavic Studies and Literature. After becoming involved with Roman Abramovich she returned to Moscow and later moved to London. In 2004, she entered London’s College of Naturopathic Medicine.<ref name=voguepedia /> | ||
| Zhukova is affiliated with ] (NHD, a ] group company financially backed by Abramovitch) that on 15 November 2010 won an investment tender held by the city of ] to redevelop historical ].<ref>{{cite web|title=About project|url=http://www.newhollandsp.ru/en/project/about.php|work=New}}</ref> | |||
| ==Career== | |||
| Organizations affiliated with Zhukova include: The IRIS Foundation,<ref>, garageccc.com.</ref> the ] in Moscow, a bi-annual publication named "Garage,",<ref>{{cite web|title=W Hotels Worldwide Moscow Fashion Next October 11 - October 25, 2011|url=http://archive.garageccc.com/eng/projects/18569.phtml|publisher=]}}</ref> fashion label, Kova & T, ], and ] (NHD, a ] group company) that on 15 November 2010 won an investment tender held by the city of ] to redevelop historical ].<ref>{{cite web|title=About project|url=http://www.newhollandsp.ru/en/project/about.php|work=New}}</ref> | |||
| In February 2009, Zhukova was appointed ] of the fashion magazine '']''. Many in the industry saw her as an unlikely replacement for widely respected launch editor ].<ref name=3Dasha /> The experiment lasted three issues, and she resigned from that position in November 2010.<ref>Odell, Amy (11 October 2010) . Nymag.com. Retrieved on 17 July 2013.</ref> | In February 2009, Zhukova was appointed ] of the fashion magazine '']''. Many in the industry saw her as an unlikely replacement for widely respected launch editor ].<ref name=3Dasha /> The experiment lasted three issues, and she resigned from that position in November 2010.<ref>Odell, Amy (11 October 2010) . Nymag.com. Retrieved on 17 July 2013.</ref> | ||
| Zhukova is a member of the board of trustees of LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art).<ref name=LACMA>, accessed 27 December 2013.</ref> | |||
| == Personal life== | == Personal life== | ||
| Her partner is ], a Russian oligarch and the main owner of the private ] ]. The couple have two children.<ref name=MiamiNewsday> 14 April 2013</ref> | Her partner is ], a Russian oligarch and the main owner of the private ] ]. The couple have two children.<ref name=MiamiNewsday> 14 April 2013</ref> | ||
| Her former partner is ], the retired tennis player. The couple split late in 2005. | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Dasha Zhukova | |
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| File:Dasha Zhukova September 29, 2009.jpgDasha Zhukova (29 September 2009) | |
| Born | Darya Alexandrovna Zhukova (1981-06-08) 8 June 1981 (age 43) Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Alma mater | University of California, Santa Barbara |
| Label | Kova & T. |
| Children | Aaron Alexander Abramovich Lea Abramovich |
| Parent(s) | Alexander Radkin Zhukov (father) Elena Zhukova (mother) |
Darya "Dasha" Alexandrovna Zhukova (Template:Lang-ru; born 8 June 1981) is a Russian philanthropist, businesswoman, fashion designer and magazine editor. She is the editor-in-chief of bi-annual art and fashion magazine GARAGE..
Early Life
Zhukova was born in Moscow in 1981. Her father is Alexander Radkin Zhukov, an oil trader. Her mother is Elena Zhukova, a Russian scientist who is now retired from UCLA where she taught molecular biology. Her parents split when she was three. At the age of 10 she moved with her mother to the United States. Her mother is Jewish and her father is Christian; she says she identifies more with her mother's religion. She lived in Houston, Texas in the early 90s and grew up in Los Angeles, California. Zhukova attended a Jewish day-school in California. She attended Pacific Hills School for high school, and graduated in 1999. She graduated with honors from the University of California, Santa Barbara with degrees in Slavic Studies and Literature. After becoming involved with Roman Abramovich she returned to Moscow and later moved to London. In 2004, she entered London’s College of Naturopathic Medicine.
Zhukova is affiliated with New Holland Development (NHD, a Millhouse group company financially backed by Abramovitch) that on 15 November 2010 won an investment tender held by the city of Saint Petersburg to redevelop historical New Holland Island.
In February 2009, Zhukova was appointed editor-in-chief of the fashion magazine Pop. Many in the industry saw her as an unlikely replacement for widely respected launch editor Katie Grand. The experiment lasted three issues, and she resigned from that position in November 2010.
Personal life
Her partner is Roman Abramovich, a Russian oligarch and the main owner of the private investment company Millhouse LLC. The couple have two children.
References
- Silva, Horacio (25 February 2010) Red Hottie. The New York Times.
- ^ Helmore, Edward (26 May 2011). "Dasha, Dasha, Dasha". Wall Street Journal.
- ^ "Dasha Zhukova". Vogue.
- ^ Sawyer, Miranda (4 October 2009). "Dasha Zhukova: From It Girl to Art Girl". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 March 2011.
- "About project". New.
- Odell, Amy (11 October 2010) Dasha Zhukova Is Leaving Pop – The Cut. Nymag.com. Retrieved on 17 July 2013.
- Miami Newsday: "Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich celebrates birth of his seventh child, his second with model Daria Zhukova" 14 April 2013
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