– Irina, where did you live before coming to Austin and what did you do?
My family moved to America from Moscow, and for the first three years we lived in Florida.
– How did you end up in Austin?
We decided to move to Austin two years ago, but went through with moving just recently.
– What is your occupation?
Back in Russia, and then in Florida, I did my favorite thing – I am a pastry chef not by profession, but because it is my calling. I made my first decorative cake when my eldest son turned one year old. I remember this cake was in the form of a toy car from the cartoon “Cars”, it was very funny, but it was also very tasty. Now I consider my dessert hobby more of a creative process, decorative cakes are like art. In my opinion, my cakes have not only become more beautiful but also, most importantly, more delicious. I am always wanting to implement my new ideas in my sweet works. I approach each cake with an incredible desire to do something so that the result will pleasantly surprise my clients, and I love when I receive amazing reviews because it inspires me and fills me with incredibly positive energy.
– How is your relationship with your homeland?
I miss Russia very much, my beloved relatives still live there. But we chose life in the United States.
– What cultural characteristics and habits from your pre-American life do you uphold?
Of course, my family and I celebrate all our Russian holidays, which sometimes do not coincide with the American ones. But we cherish and value our traditions and we teach children to do the same.
– How has your lifestyle changed when you moved to Texas?
Of course, it’s hard to say everything has been easy, but we do our best to overcome any obstacles and enjoy every day.
– Please tell us about your family
I have three sons and my beloved husband.
– Tell us about your hobbies
My kids all go to school, so right now I devote myself to my favorite creative process of making decorative cakes. I also study in college, do sports, love riding bikes, and on weekends we often go with the whole family on a bike ride.
Contact information:
Irina Guru
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guru.cake
E-mail: Officeirina33@gmail.com
What’sUp : +17272125174
Editor: Olga Falkowski
Publisher: Russian Cultural Center