Irina Ognenovska has dreamed of becoming a scientist since childhood. Four years ago she moved from Serbia to Russia, and now she is working on a scientific project, researching new enzymes of microscopic fungi, which she sampled from the feathers of a bird found on an expedition in Kamchatka.

Irina also models and sings songs in Russian, Serbian, and English.

What is the significance of her research project? What allows Irina to combine science and creative work?

Watch our video for details.

TV BRICS reporter: Anna Gryzlova

TV BRICS cameramen: Pavel Polovinka, Aleksander Martynov

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