Name: Marina Paul

Age: 29

Place of Birth: Saratov, Russia

Marital Status: Single but in a serious relationship

Job: Shoe saleswoman

Education: I majored in tourist studies in Russia

How do I begin my day?
I begin with routine. I need my glass of tea in peace and quiet.

What do I consider to be typical German?
Punctuality, organization, and tall nice looking men...

My biggest strength is: I am very goal oriented.

My biggest weakness is: Eating cake.

What do I do in my spare time?
Read, travel, go boating, meet with friends, visit family, play piano, and learn languages.

What is my favorite food?
I don't eat what I don't know. I tend to be picky.

What music do I like? I like Latino music and Mark Medlock.

What would I like to have more time for? My family, my friends, reading, and travelling.

How I feel about my future…? I expect to have a happy family with my boyfriend and that my parents come to Germany.

My motto is… For all problems there is a solution.

Author: Genevieve Baer
Editor: Rina Goldenberg