Mary Trofimov. Born 1957 in Moscow, Russia. Graduated from the Lunacharsky State Institute of Theatrical Arts (renamed as Russian Academy of Theatrical Arts). Graduate work at the All-Union Institute of the History of Art. A member of the Russian Theatre Society of Russain Federation. More than 30 years is engaged in life&works of Prince Serge Wolkonsky, history of pantomime and rhythmics, semiotics (expressive gesture). Has a lot of publications in Russian and World editions (Revue des Etudes Slaves, Paris; encyclopedia "Russian Ballet", Moscow; Le Rythme, Geneve, etc.). Hobby: computer graphic. Dislike: a fuss.