Maria is the president of the intenational music and arts school ArtimA, founder and co-organizer of Nouvelles Etoiles competition. Maria is a graduate of the Tchaikovsky Conservatory of Moscow. After a concert career in Russia and at the international level, Maria moved to Paris in 2008 where she obtained the Certificate of Aptitude at the CNSM (Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique) in Paris as well as a Master of Musicology at Paris 8 University. Today, Maria is largely dedicated to teaching students of different ages and levels and organizes cultural exchange programs between France and Other countries.